Research & Science

IN A FLASH: It's a Jungle in There
When it's cold and gray outside, there's plenty of green in the Herrick Conservatory.

Sex, Lies and Swiping Right
Alumna's research focuses on thought processes behind online dating, sexting and relationships in the digital age.

WHAT'S THE BIG IDEA? BIRDS AND DRONES
ÐÔ¸£ÎåÔÂÌì President Todd Diacon rides to the College of Aeronautics and Engineering to learn more about research involving birds and aircraft.

Passing With Grace and Dignity: Nursing Professor Honored for Her Work in Hospice Care
Making sure the seriously ill have the chance to communicate their final messages to loved ones, share their feelings and mend family relationships has been the primary focus of Dana Hansen's career as a hospice nurse.

'Everyone Is Here To Make You Feel At Home'
A physician from India is pursuing a second doctoral degree at ÐÔ¸£ÎåÔÂÌì.

Research Forum Explores Topics of Mentorship, Peacebuilding and Education in Dance
Three ÐÔ¸£ÎåÔÂÌì researchers presented their projects at a Research and Sponsored Programs event hosted by the Anti-Racism and Equity Institute.

Earthworms are the Stars of the Show in Graduate Student’s Research on Composting Â
Kathalina Thorpe's research on using earthworms to compost theater and fashion fabric waste recently won her the 2022 Three Minute Thesis (3MT) competition, a year after she was selected by audience members for the People’s Choice award during the fall 2021 competition.

Equal Pay For Workers With Disabilities May Not Even Playing Field
Professor of economics questions potential outcomes during survey about minimum wage for disabled workers.
Neuroscience Symposium Brought Top Researchers to ÐÔ¸£ÎåÔÂÌì
ÐÔ¸£ÎåÔÂÌì University alumnus Earl Miller, Ph.D., a leading cognitive neuroscientist, and his wife Marlene Wicherski were recognized at the university’s 10th Annual Neuroscience Symposium, for their $2 million commitment to support research programs and students in ÐÔ¸£ÎåÔÂÌì’s Brain Health Research Institute.

Applying to Graduate School? Learn Secrets From an Insider
As a senior at ÐÔ¸£ÎåÔÂÌì University in 2019, Ya’el Courtney recalls well the advice she was given about applying to graduate school – some was helpful, but a lot missed the mark.