First 3D simulation of rat’s complete whisker system acts as a tactile ‘camera’

Northwestern University engineers have developed the first full, three-dimensional (3D), dynamic simulation of a rat’s complete whisker system, offering rare, realistic insight into how rats obtain tactile information. Called WHISKiT, the new model incorporates 60 individual whiskers, which are each anatomically, spatially and geometrically correct. The technology could help researchers predict how whiskers activate different…

UTA named inaugural winner of national racial justice, equity award

IMAGE: From left, Peggy Semingson, Denise Hernandez, Peace Ossom Williamson and Gabriela Wilson view more  Credit: Erika Suarez/UTA Aiming to address racial injustice and inequity through university-city partnerships, the Coalition of Urban Serving Universities (USU) has named The University of Texas at Arlington as its inaugural Racial Justice and Equity Program Award Winner. UT Arlington has…