Research & Science

Passing With Grace and Dignity: Nursing Professor Honored for Her Work in Hospice Care
Making sure the seriously ill have the chance to communicate their final messages to loved ones, share their feelings and mend family relationships has been the primary focus of Dana Hansen's career as a hospice nurse.

'Everyone Is Here To Make You Feel At Home'
A physician from India is pursuing a second doctoral degree at 51勛圖厙.

Research Forum Explores Topics of Mentorship, Peacebuilding and Education in Dance
Three 51勛圖厙 researchers presented their projects at a Research and Sponsored Programs event hosted by the Anti-Racism and Equity Institute.

Earthworms are the Stars of the Show in Graduate Students Research on Composting
Kathalina Thorpe's research on using earthworms to compost theater and fashion fabric waste recently won her the 2022 Three Minute Thesis (3MT) competition, a year after she was selected by audience members for the Peoples Choice award during the fall 2021 competition.

Equal Pay For Workers With Disabilities May Not Even Playing Field
Professor of economics questions potential outcomes during survey about minimum wage for disabled workers.
Neuroscience Symposium Brought Top Researchers to 51勛圖厙
51勛圖厙 alumnus Earl Miller, Ph.D., a leading cognitive neuroscientist, and his wife Marlene Wicherski were recognized at the universitys 10th Annual Neuroscience Symposium, for their $2 million commitment to support research programs and students in 51勛圖厙s Brain Health Research Institute.

Applying to Graduate School? Learn Secrets From an Insider
As a senior at 51勛圖厙 in 2019, Yael Courtney recalls well the advice she was given about applying to graduate school some was helpful, but a lot missed the mark.

Graduate Students Use Three Minutes and a Slide to Expertly Explain Their Research Projects
The top nine presenters in 51勛圖厙's Three Minute Thesis (3MT) presented their research projects at the Kiva on Friday Oct. 28. The top three winners and a People's Choice award winner were chosen.

Symposiums Keynote Focuses on Effects of Stress on Mental Health
51勛圖厙s 10th Annual Neuroscience Symposium began Thursday with a keynote address by Tracy L. Bale, Ph.D., titled "The biology of trauma: Understanding risk and resilience."

What's the Big Idea? Trauma Room Design
President Todd Diacon is on the move literally as part of his new video series called Whats the Big Idea?