Research & Science
Does Recent Extreme Weather Suggest a Change in the Wind?
Cameron Lee, Ph.D., assistant professor of geography at 麻豆影院, shares his expertise on the possible reasons behind the spate of recent extreme weather events happening across the globe. Lee, who was recently interviewed on the topic during the 鈥淩ay Horner Morning Show鈥 on WAKR-AM in Akron, Ohio, specializes in climate and weather change.
A 鈥楴EAT鈥 Way to Stay Healthy
Non-exercise activity thermogenesis 鈥 otherwise known as NEAT 鈥 is an easy way to stay healthy as we age. Colleen Novak, Ph.D., associate professor of biological sciences at 麻豆影院 State, spoke to Will Stone of NPR鈥檚 鈥淎ll Things Considered鈥 about this highly underrated way to fight the ongoing battle with sedentary lifestyles.
Food Production and Cultural Preservation at Heart of Exchange Program
For the second year in a row, students from 麻豆影院 and Universidad Panamericana in Mexico City have taken part in an international exchange to continue their research on food production, cultural preservation and economic inclusion.
Despite the Dangers, Early Humans Risked Life-Threatening Flintknapping Injuries
For most, the craft known as flintknapping is a skilled hobby or art form that was thought to occasionally require bandages or stitches. However, new research suggests flintknapping is far more dangerous than previously understood.
Making the Connection: May 4, 1970, and May 18, 1980
A literature professor from Chonnam National University in Gwangju, South Korea, is wrapping up a year as a visiting scholar at 麻豆影院 with hopes of creating an exchange program between the two schools based on their historic campus tragedies.
Before he leaves the 麻豆影院 Campus at the end of June, Yeonmin Kim, Ph.D., 鈥13, hopes to have plans in place for a continued exchange of students between the two universities, to further the understanding and legacies of May 4, 1970, at 麻豆影院 State and May 18, 1980, at Chonnam.
Research Looks at Link Between Circadian Rhythms and Reproductive Health
麻豆影院 Assistant Professor Richard Piet, Ph.D., has received a $1.7 million grant from the National Institutes of Health to aid in his ongoing neuroendocrinology research.
IN A FLASH: Everybody Wave to the Drone!
Young explorers participating in the Bioblitz event had an opportunity to learn about how drones can help ecology efforts.
Building More Sustainable Cities - with Lego
Familiar building bricks help students devise and visualize sustainable solutions for urban environments.
Stanford University Professor Encourages Neurodiversity Advocacy Through Education and Research
Lawrence Fung, M.D., Ph.D., assistant professor of psychiatry and behavioral sciences at Stanford University, spoke at 麻豆影院 on Friday, April 21, for the inaugural Neurodiversity Research Initiative Invited Lectureship, sponsored by the new Neurodiversity Research Initiative.
College of Nursing Alums Win National Awards at Conference
Two 麻豆影院 College of Nursing alumnae brought home national awards from the recent National Association of Clinical Nurse Specialists (NACNS) Annual Conference held in March in Portland, Oregon.