Research & Science

Caring For Yourself When Caring for a Sick Pet: One Researcher’s Mission
Professor of psychological sciences Mary Beth Spitznagel has experienced the burden of caregiving for her beloved dog, Allo, who developed bladder cancer. This influenced her research into how a pet with chronic illness can affect caregivers.

Aiding Grief Recovery for Black Men Previously Involved With the Justice System
Faculty spotlight with Jeffrey Hallam, professor and the associate dean for Research and Global Affairs at the College of Public Health.

The Importance of Dusty, Old Boxes
A researcher unboxed the history of local Urban Leagues in ÐÔ¸£ÎåÔÂÌì's University Library.

Award-Winning Dissertation Focuses on How Black Men Develop as Leaders
Michael Daniels, Ph.D., director of the E. Timothy Moore Student Multicultural Center, is recognized for outstanding dissertation research by receiving NASPA's Melvene D. Hardee Dissertation of the Year Award.

Now We’re Cooking with STEM
Engaging young students in cooking activities can promote lifelong learning in science and math.

What Makes Someone 'a Math Person' or Not?
Building a "sense of belonging to math" in underrepresented students.
When is a Jab Not a Jab?
Researchers use mixed reality and haptic technologies to develop teaching tools.

Research Forum Discusses Injection Training, Math Belonging and Cooking with STEM
Forum highlights on-campus research in new ways of teaching in nursing, math and STEM.

How Can We Best Support Mothers Experiencing Homelessness?
One ÐÔ¸£ÎåÔÂÌì researcher is working to understand how support services and housing can keep groups like single mothers out of vulnerable situations.

A Growing Desire To Learn
Gus Holman knows a thing or two about mushrooms.
First, he knows that morel mushrooms are prized finds by those who hunt and gather them. Secondly, he knows that these mushrooms are expensive for others to purchase. And, he knows that morels are not easy to grow outside of their natural environment.