Margaret Gardel, University of Chicago (IMAGE) University of Chicago Caption Margaret Gardel, professor in physics at the University of Chicago, is uncovering the fundamental physics laws that govern the behavior of cellular materials in collaboration with Jennifer Ross of the University of Massachusetts, Amherst. Their work is supported by a four-year, $800,000 INSPIRE grant from the National Science Foundation. Credit Robert Kozloff/University of Chicago Usage Restrictions News organizations may use this image in connection with reports about the research of Margaret Gardel, Jennifer Ross, and Patrick McCall. License Licensed content Disclaimer: AAAS and EurekAlert! are not responsible for the accuracy of news releases posted to EurekAlert! by contributing institutions or for the use of any information through the EurekAlert system.