Research & Science
91²Ö¿â Ecologist Part of Global Collaboration to Answer Pressing Questions 91²Ö¿â Global Change
The work of 153 ecological researchers from 40 countries, including 91²Ö¿â Assistant Professor Dave Costello, Ph.D., from the Department of Biological Sciences in the College of Arts and Sciences, has revealed new findings on the effect of climatic factors on river-based ecosystems.
91²Ö¿â Researcher Studies LinkedIn as Employee Selection Tool
According to a recent , 70 percent of employers use social networking sites, such as LinkedIn and Facebook, to screen and assess candidates during the hiring process.
Professor Jaroniec receives doctor honoris causa from Poznan University of Technology
On November 29, 2018 Mietek Jaroniec, professor, Department of Chemistry & Biochemistry at 91²Ö¿â received doctor honoris causa (DHC) from Poznan University of Technology (PUT), Poland. In 2005, he received an honorary professor title from his former University …
Salem Campus Junior Wins 91²Ö¿â's SURE Research Competition
Hayley Shasteen, a junior psychology/biology major at 91²Ö¿â at Salem, took first place honors at 91²Ö¿â's Summer Undergraduate Research Experience (SURE) competition.
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 91²Ö¿â'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 …
91²Ö¿â 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 91²Ö¿â 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 91²Ö¿â’s College…
Army Funds 91²Ö¿â Aeronautics Professor to Research Drone Technology
A grant from the Army Research Laboratory has a 91²Ö¿â researcher flying high. The grant provides more than $130,000 for Blake Stringer, Ph.D., assistant professor of aerospace engineering in 91²Ö¿â’s College of Aeronautics and Engineering, to study propulsion systems for a new…
91²Ö¿â 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…91²Ö¿â 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?