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Research at Chicago is produced by the Chicago Media Initiatives Group for the Office of the Vice President for Research and for National Laboratories, and in cooperation with the University News Office and a variety of university research centers.
Frequently Asked Questions
- What are the computer, browser, and plug-in requirements for viewing the site?
- How might I contact a faculty member or researcher mentioned on the Research at Chicago Web site?
- How might I obtain a publication discussed in an article?
- Who should I contact to discuss licensing a technology developed at Chicago?
- How are materials selected for inclusion on Research at Chicago?
- How can I find information about a particular topic, researcher, or program?
- How can I join a research group described in Research at Chicago?
- How do I obtain permission to use an image or multimedia element from Research at Chicago?
- What office coordinates research conducted at the University of Chicago?
- What does the orange button RSS signify?
What are the computer, browser, and plug-in requirements for viewing the site?
Windows 2000 or higher with latest updates installed
Mac OS X 10.3 or higher
Firefox 1.1+, Internet Explorer 5.0+, or Safari 1.0+
Broadband connection with 500+ Kbps
If your system meets all the requirements, but the video player still isn't working properly, please try troubleshooting with a different browser.
Plug-ins and Players
To experience all the audio and video segments, you may need to download plug-ins and/or players from the following sites:
QuickTime (Version 7.0 or higher required. The most recent version is available with iTunes or version 7.0 is available as a standalone player.)
How might I contact a faculty member or researcher mentioned on the Research at Chicago Web site?
To contact a faculty member or researcher with questions, or to arrange media interviews, please visit The University of Chicago Experts Guide or search / browse through the University's home page.
How might I obtain a publication discussed in a Research at Chicago article?
Your local bookstore or librarian can help your locate the publications, such as books or journal articles, mentioned here. Also, for the Web publications listed here, follow the links directly to that publication's Web site for assistance.
Who should I contact to discuss licensing a technology developed at Chicago?
Visit the UChicago Tech Web site for contact information and specific guidance.
How are materials selected for inclusion on Research at Chicago?
Interviews with faculty presented here have been conducted specifically for the Research at Chicago Web site, in coordination with the Office of the Vice President for Research and for National Laboratories and related University of Chicago divisions or schools.
How can I find information about a particular topic, researcher, or program?
From any page within the Research at Chicago Web site, you may use the top navigation to search by keyword and browse by category.
How can I join a research group described in Research at Chicago?
Prospective students should visit the University of Chicago admissions page and follow the instructions found there. For employment opportunities at the university, visit the Human Resources Web page.
How do I obtain permission to use an image or multimedia element from Research at Chicago
If an image or multimedia element includes a credit line, please contact the source listed. For other inquires, please contact us.
What office coordinates research conducted at the University of Chicago?
The Office of the Vice President for Research and for National Laboratories coordinates research services conducted throughout the University. To find a particular research program, consult visit http://research.uchicago.edu.
What does the orange button RSS signify?
RSS stands for "Really Simple Syndication" and is an XML dialect to allow news feeds to be published by content producers and delivered to subscribers. RSS feeds, often indicated by an orange "RSS" or "XML" button, are found on hundreds of sites for major news publications. To receive RSS feeds, you will need to download an RSS reader.
If you have additional questions or would like to add your research program to this site, please contact us.
