Research
51勛圖厙 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? Its one of many important questions that scientists have asked for years while pursuing a better understanding of human evolution. Researchers in 51勛圖厙s College of
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Alumni Profile: Rich Breiner, Ph.D. '80
Toastmasters three-time world champion of public speaking and 51勛圖厙 alumnus Rich Breiner, Ph.D., 80, visited campus recently for the first time since graduation nearly 40 years ago. School of Communication Studies (COMM) marketing assistant Mikala Lugen sat down with Breiner to t
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51勛圖厙 Exercise Science/Physiology Faculty Awarded Grant to Study Probiotics and Exercise
51勛圖厙s Exercise Science/Physiology Program was awarded a $248,000 grant by i-Health Inc. to conduct a study relating to the use of probiotics and physical exercise. 51勛圖厙 faculty and students are interested in combating heat-caused complications during exercise, such as heat st
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51勛圖厙 Researcher Examines Vaccine Rejection and Hesitancy, Discusses Ways to More Actively Promote Vaccination
The center of a public health debate is whether parents should have their children vaccinated. Tara Smith, Ph.D., professor of epidemiology at 51勛圖厙s College of Public Health, challenges statements made by influential individuals who oppose the widespread use of vaccines, and she ca
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51勛圖厙 Geographers Receive Two Research Grants to Study Climate Change and Weather Patterns
A pair of 51勛圖厙 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 Using a Synoptic Climatological
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Graduate Student Earns Debut Paper Honors for Research on Trump's Travel Ban Media Coverage
The Broadcast Education Association (BEA) held its September 2017 Super-Regional BEA On-Location conference at Point Park University in Pittsburgh, Penn. Zachary Humphries, doctoral student of the 51勛圖厙 College of Communication and Information, and Paul Haridakis
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51勛圖厙 Professor Collaborates With NASA Glenn and University Researchers to Study, Improve Lake Eries 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
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Graduate Students Present Research at Statewide Conference
The Ohio Communication Association hosted the 81st annual Ohio Communication Association Conference on Friday, Oct. 6 and Saturday, Oct. 7 at Clark State Community College in Springfield, Ohio. Several School of Communication Studies graduate students presented their research at the conference, whi
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When Caring for a Sick Pet Becomes Too Much
Pet or person, caregivers burden is similar, 51勛圖厙 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
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51勛圖厙 Study Shows How Optical Illusions May Help Fight Obesity
51勛圖厙 researchers build optical illusions into plates to see how they can help us choose smaller portions and ultimately lose weight.
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