Year of Science
°µÍø½ûÇø College of Arts and Sciences is celebrating a Year of Science!
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Nov. 21, 2017
On Monday, November 13, 2017, the °µÍø½ûÇø 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 °µÍø½ûÇø team,…
°µÍø½ûÇø Team Captures "People's Choice" Vote in International Competition
On Monday, November 13, 2017, the °µÍø½ûÇø 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 °µÍø½ûÇø team,…Nov. 20, 2017
Marilyn Norconk, Ph.D., a Professor Emerita of Anthropology in °µÍø½ûÇø’s College of Arts and Sciences, has been elected a Fellow of the American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS), the world’s largest general scientific society and publisher of the…
°µÍø½ûÇø Professor Emerita Elected as 2017 Fellow of Prestigious Scientific Society
Marilyn Norconk, Ph.D., a Professor Emerita of Anthropology in °µÍø½ûÇø’s College of Arts and Sciences, has been elected a Fellow of the American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS), the world’s largest general scientific society and publisher of the…Image
Oct. 31, 2017
Dementia affects one-third of all people older than 65 years in the United States. The most common cause of dementia is Alzheimer’s disease, a progressive, irreversible brain disease that results in impaired cognitive functioning and other behavioral changes. Humans are…
°µÍø½ûÇø Researchers Help Find Pathologic Hallmarks of Alzheimer’s Disease in Aged Chimpanzee Brains
Dementia affects one-third of all people older than 65 years in the United States. The most common cause of dementia is Alzheimer’s disease, a progressive, irreversible brain disease that results in impaired cognitive functioning and other behavioral changes. Humans are…Image
Oct. 30, 2017
A pair of °µÍø½ûÇø geographers have teamed up to secure two research grants totaling more than $550,000 for separate projects to study climate change and weather patterns.
°µÍø½ûÇø Geographers Receive Two Research Grants to Study Climate Change and Weather Patterns
A pair of °µÍø½ûÇø geographers have teamed up to secure two research grants totaling more than $550,000 for separate projects to study climate change and weather patterns.Image
Oct. 10, 2017
The discovery of fossilized dinosaur feces has scientists rethinking the eating habits of certain dinosaurs.
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.Image
Oct. 9, 2017
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.
°µÍø½ûÇø Professor Collaborates With NASA Glenn and University Researchers to Study, Improve Lake Erie’s 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.Image
Sept. 18, 2017
Pet or person, caregiver’s burden is similar, °µÍø½ûÇø 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…
When Caring for a Sick Pet Becomes Too Much
Pet or person, caregiver’s burden is similar, °µÍø½ûÇø 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…Image
Sept. 6, 2017
Electroencephalogram (EEG) caps are helping °µÍø½ûÇø researchers unlock the secrets of the mind.
Mapping the Brain Activity of Buddhist Monks
Electroencephalogram (EEG) caps are helping °µÍø½ûÇø researchers unlock the secrets of the mind.Sept. 1, 2017
The Peace, War and Social Conflict Section of the American Sociological Association (ASA) presented Patrick G.
Distinguished Career Award to °µÍø½ûÇø Professor Patrick G. Coy from the American Sociological Association
The Peace, War and Social Conflict Section of the American Sociological Association (ASA) presented Patrick G.Image
Aug. 30, 2017
°µÍø½ûÇø researchers build optical illusions into plates to see how they can help us choose smaller portions and ultimately lose weight.