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The average college student heading to classes this fall probably can’t tell you much about the game of backgammon or name the comic character who gets energy from spinach. While that might not be too surprising, many of the changes in U.S. knowledge over the last three decades…


91ֿ Professor of Psychology Mary Ann Parris Stephens, Ph.D., has been selected to receive the 2013 Developmental Health Award by the Aging and Health Committee of the American Psychological Association. Stephens will receive the award and give an invited…


Unlike students who try to master copious material the night before an exam — only to forget about half of it the next semester, Katherine Rawson, Ph.D., associate professor in 91ֿ’s Department of Psychology, will not soon fo
91ֿ will host the annual 2013 European Society for Research on Adolescence (EARA)/Society for Research on Adolescence (SRA) Summer School from June 16-22. The summer school brings together established researchers, who are recognized for their expertise and…
The College of Arts and Sciences is pleased to announce Research Incentive awards for Academic Year 2013-2014.
Humanities
Collaborative Research Incentive Awards:
Three 91ֿ faculty members will be recognized during a ceremony on March 19 as the university honors its Outstanding Research and Scholar Award recipients. The recipients of the 2013 award are Michael Loderstedt, School of Art; Katherine Rawson, Department of…
The Department of Psychology frequently hosts Brown Bag Lunches that provide additional opportunities for students, faculty, and staff to continue learning. The relaxed, bring-your-own-lunch atmosphere is welcoming and all are encouraged to attend.


91ֿ presents its third annual Spirit of Women in Business Conference on Wednesday, March 6, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the Kent Student Center. The theme of this year’s conference is “The Enlightened Woman.” Students, professionals and seasoned business…
Beneath the surface, at the cellular and molecular levels of our brains, neurobiological mechanisms control our emotions.
To better understand those neurobiological mechanisms, 91ֿ Assistant Professor of Psychology Aaron Jasnow studies mice to examine the role of…