Research & Science
Salem Campus Junior Wins 51³Ô¹ÏÍø's SURE Research Competition
Hayley Shasteen, a junior psychology/biology major at 51³Ô¹ÏÍø at Salem, took first place honors at 51³Ô¹ÏÍø's Summer Undergraduate Research Experience (SURE) competition.
Salem Campus Junior Wins 51³Ô¹ÏÍø's SURE Research Competition
Hayley Shasteen, a junior psychology/biology major at 51³Ô¹ÏÍø at Salem, took first place honors at 51³Ô¹ÏÍø's Summer Undergraduate Research Experience (SURE) competition.
Kinsman-Costello Named as New Director of 51³Ô¹ÏÍø's Center for Ecology and Natural Resources Sustainability
51³Ô¹ÏÍø has a broad range of faculty, resources, and opportunities that come together to make it a leader in environmental science and water resources. The Center for Ecology and Natural Resources Sustainability (CENRS) was established in 2011 to showcase the strength of environme…
Researchers Reveal How Loss of South African Grasslands to Shrubs Could Affect the Soil and Atmosphere
Ecosystems in today's world are responding to a wide variety of environmental changes. What happens when these changes interact? That was the topic of a recent paper published by David Ward, Ph.D., the Art and Margaret Herrick Endowed Professor of Plant Biology in 51³Ô¹ÏÍø's Depart…
Researchers Reveal How Loss of South African Grasslands to Shrubs Could Affect the Soil and Atmosphere
Ecosystems in today's world are responding to a wide variety of environmental changes. What happens when these changes interact? That was the topic of a recent paper published by Dr. David Ward and international colleagues and graduate students in the journal Scientific Reports. Although climate …
51³Ô¹ÏÍø Biologist Wins Grant to Study Neurological Roots of Chronic Stress and Fear
People who suffer trauma will, with few exceptions, never forget what happened to them, but a 51³Ô¹ÏÍø researcher may be able to offer them the hope of living without constant fear and anxiety. John D. Johnson, Ph.D., associate professor of biological sciences in 51³Ô¹ÏÍø’s College…
Army Funds 51³Ô¹ÏÍø Aeronautics Professor to Research Drone Technology
A grant from the Army Research Laboratory has a 51³Ô¹ÏÍø researcher flying high. The grant provides more than $130,000 for Blake Stringer, Ph.D., assistant professor of aerospace engineering in 51³Ô¹ÏÍø’s College of Aeronautics and Engineering, to study propulsion systems for a new…
51³Ô¹ÏÍø Psychologist Leads NIH-Funded Study to Identify Children at Risk for Persistent Distress After a Traumatic Injury
The way in which a parent responds to a child’s injury often impacts how upset the little one becomes. A panicked parent often means a crying, hysterical child. A calm kiss on the boo-boo and a quick return to regular business, though, and the child is likely to forget about the incident. This age…51³Ô¹ÏÍø psychologist leads NIH-funded study to identify children at risk for persistent distress after a traumatic injury
Several factors — including, age, gender, and medical history — determine how a child processes a trauma and what treatments may be most effective at preventing long-term psychological distress. But what role do parents play?
Chemistry Professor Named Associate Editor of Science Advances
Mietek Jaroniec, Ph.D., professor in the Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry of 51³Ô¹ÏÍø’s College of Arts and Sciences, was appointed to the editorial board of the journal Science Advances.