Features
His current quest
John B. Goodenough, SM’50, PhD’52, the father of the lithium-ion battery, sparked the wireless revolution. Now, at 94, he’s working on the next breakthrough.
Peripheral vision
The iconic photographs of Danny Lyon, AB’63, document more than 50 years of social change and life outside the mainstream.
Vote of confidence
A start-up founded by three alumni helps voters think beyond the presidential race.
Safe harbor
Poet and retired Navy physician Frederick Foote, AB’80, is helping wounded veterans recover.
Storied publisher
The Washington Post’s Katharine Graham, AB’38, learned as she went—and made history along the way.
Editor’s Notes
Tend your garden
On cultivating our gardens.
Letters
Readers sound off
Readers debate the lessons of the Great Recession; examine the legacies of Barack Obama and Antonin Scalia; share memories of Kartemquin Films and its founders Gordon Quinn AB’65, and Gerald Temaner, AB’57; tell us what they know (“not much”); and more.
On the agenda
Introducing UChicagoGRAD
UChicagoGRAD gives graduate students the skills they need to succeed wherever their careers take them, from the classroom to the boardroom, writes executive vice provost Sian Beilock.
Course Work
History Inc.
Historian Jonathan Levy, AM’03, PhD’08, traces the rise of the modern corporation and the company man.
UChicago Journal
New classics
The Ear Taxi Festival will highlight contemporary classical music in Chicago.
Map of life
Computational biologist John Novembre uses statistics to understand human genetic history.
After the attacks
Many 9/11 first responders still face serious health problems. Jacqueline Moline, AB’84, MD’88, has been helping them since 2001.
Legal advice
Attorney Robyn McCoy, AB’96, teaches what to do during a police stop.
In your dreams
Kelly Bulkeley, PhD’92, examines what our dreams reveal about our religion, our culture, and our politics.
Overcoming anger
Martha C. Nussbaum argues a culture of rage and retribution is harming American society.
Interview: She leads
With She Leads Africa, Afua Osei, MBA’13, MPP’13, is supporting talented business-women in one of the world’s fastest-growing economies.
Citations: Faculty research
Healthy aging isn’t just about managing chronic disease; increased atmospheric carbon dioxide improves crop efficiency; in turbulent times, family businesses are safe investments; for women, grooming pays.
For the Record: University news
A selection of the latest headlines from UChicago.
Original Source: Travel records
Illustrator and adventurer Cyrus LeRoy Baldridge, PhB 1911, found inspiration for his art in his travels.
William Rainey Harper’s Index: In bloom
Counting campus flora.
Fig. 1: Deadly force
A by-the-numbers analysis of suicide terrorism.
Peer review
Releases
The Magazine lists a selection of general interest books, films, and albums by alumni. For additional alumni releases, browse the Magazine’s Goodreads bookshelf.
Notes
Highlights from the latest alumni news columns.
Alumni essay
Damn your meddling ways
A walk through campus sparks memories of Wayne Booth, AM’47, PhD’50.
Deaths
University obituaries
Recent faculty, staff, and alumni obituaries.
Lite of the Mind
Photo finish
The winners of our Alumni Weekend photo contest.