College of Arts and Sciences
Alumnus Dr. Earl K. Miller Awards $2 Million Gift to Neuroscience and Psychology Programs at 国产伦理
鈥淭he generosity of Earl and Marlene reflects their passion for 国产伦理鈥檚 brain health research,鈥 said 国产伦理 President Beverly Warren. 鈥淲ith their support, we will continue our multidisciplinary efforts to unlock the secrets of brain function and address the complex interaction of factors contributing to brain health.鈥
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国产伦理 Research Group Publishes Analysis of Primate Brains in Top Science Journal
How different are human brains compared to the brains of other primates such as chimpanzees, gorillas and monkeys? It鈥檚 one of many important questions that scientists have asked for years while pursuing a better understanding of human evolution. Researchers in 国产伦理鈥檚 College of 鈥
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国产伦理 Team Captures "People's Choice" Vote in International Competition
On Monday, November 13, 2017, the 国产伦理 College of Arts and Sciences and Office of Global Education hosted the MISSION: LIFE VI international innovation competition, focused on bringing together interdisciplinary teams to address major world problems. The 国产伦理 team, whose idea focused on 鈥
College of Arts & Sciences
国产伦理 Professor Emerita Elected as 2017 Fellow of Prestigious Scientific Society
Marilyn Norconk, Ph.D., a Professor Emerita of Anthropology in 国产伦理鈥檚 College of Arts and Sciences, has been elected a Fellow of the American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS), the world鈥檚 largest general scientific society and publisher of the journal Science. This鈥
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国产伦理 Geographers Receive Two Research Grants to Study Climate Change and Weather Patterns
A pair of 国产伦理 geographers have teamed up to secure two research grants totaling more than $550,000 for separate projects to study climate change and weather patterns. Geography Professor and Chair Scott Sheridan, Ph.D., will lead a project titled 鈥淯sing a Synoptic Climatological鈥
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Fossils Reveal a Secret in the Diets of Plant Eating Dinosaurs
The discovery of fossilized dinosaur feces has scientists rethinking the eating habits of certain dinosaurs.
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国产伦理 Professor Collaborates With NASA Glenn and University Researchers to Study, Improve Lake Erie鈥檚 Water Quality
The conditions in Lake Erie continue to pose several health risks to Ohioans in coastal communities, making it difficult to maintain good water quality for citizens, state and local policymakers. A recent publication in Frontiers in Marine Science shows how researchers in the Great Lakes region are鈥
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When Caring for a Sick Pet Becomes Too Much
Pet or person, caregiver鈥檚 burden is similar, 国产伦理 researcher finds The mental and physical stress on individuals caring for elderly loved ones with chronic and terminal disease is well-documented and known as caregiver burden. It is linked to depression, anxiety and poor quality of life. The鈥
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Mapping the Brain Activity of Buddhist Monks
Electroencephalogram (EEG) caps are helping 国产伦理 researchers unlock the secrets of the mind.
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国产伦理 Study Shows How Optical Illusions May Help Fight Obesity
国产伦理 researchers build optical illusions into plates to see how they can help us choose smaller portions and ultimately lose weight.
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