Research & Science
91ֿ 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?
Division of Research & Economic Development
Tim Ryan presents ceremonial check to KSU For $3.7 million in research funds
Congressman Tim Ryan (OH-13) joined 91ֿ leaders and faculty to celebrate more than $3.7 million in federal research funding awarded to 91ֿ over the past year. The funding was spread out across 12 separate projects funded by the National Science Foundation and the Department…
Division of Research & Economic Development
U.S. Rep. Tim Ryan Announces $3.7 Million in Federal Research Grants to 91ֿ
U.S. Rep. Tim Ryan has announced $3,723,765 in federal research grants from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services and the National Science Foundation to be awarded to 91ֿ. “91ֿ has been at the forefront of academic research and education,” U.S. Rep. …
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91ֿ Geologist Wins Grant to Study Climate Change Factors and Inspire Young Scientists
The greenhouse effect is one of the most widely known causes of global climate change. It is currently caused by an excess of carbon dioxide (CO2) in the atmosphere due to burning of fossil fuels. Some natural processes can help slow climate change by removing CO2 from the atmosphere. For example, p…
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Communication Scholar to Discuss How New Technologies Make Work More Visible
The 91ֿ School of Communication Studies has named communication scholar Paul Leonardi, Ph.D., the L. Leroy Cowperthwaite Communication Lecturer. Professor Leonardi will visit campus Sept. 17-19 to meet one-on-one with undergraduate and graduate students and faculty to review t…
School of Communication Studies
University Teaching Council Awards Grant to Assistant Communication Studies Professor to Review Software Applications
91ֿ’s University Teaching Council (UTC) awarded Aaron Bacue, an assistant professor in the School of Communication Studies (COMM), a 10-week Summer Teaching Development Grant (STDG) to test two software applications aimed at improving student-learning outcomes in COMM’s b…
School of Communication Studies
Alumnus Dr. George R. Newkome Awards $1 Million Gift for Endowed Professorship in Materials Science at 91ֿ
George R. Newkome, Ph.D., and his wife, Mary Jane Saunders, Ph.D., have pledged $1 million to fund a first-ever professorship in materials science in 91ֿ’s College of Arts and Sciences. Dr. Newkome is a two-time 91ֿ alumnus. “George and Mary Jane both have a passion and d…
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Faculty, Students Travel to Prague to Present at International Communication Association Conference
A mix of faculty and students from the 91ֿ School of Communication Studies (COMM) will present their latest research during the 68th Annual Conference of the International Communication Association (ICA) May 24 to 28 in Prague. With more than 80 percent of its global communication …
School of Communication Studies
91ֿ Receives $2.7 Million Grant to Study Affective Disorders
Depression is the leading cause of ill health and disability worldwide. According to the World Health Organization (WHO), more than 300 million people are currently living with depression.
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CCI Spring 2018 Research Colloquium to Highlight the Process of a Research Agenda
The next Spring 2018 CCI Research Colloquium presentation will take place at 2:15 p.m. on Friday, April 6, in Rm. 332 of the University Library. Danielle Sarver Coombs, Ph.D., the College of Communication and Information interim associate dean for research and graduate education, …
School of Communication Studies