Research & Science

What's the Big Idea? Seeking a Deeper Understanding of the Mission of the Urban League
Hop on board as Âé¶¹Ó°Ôº State President Todd Diacon engages with Elizabeth Smith-Pryor, associate professor of history with Âé¶¹Ó°Ôº State’s College of Arts and Sciences, as she conducts research on the impact of the Urban League.

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
Âé¶¹Ó°Ôº State 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 Âé¶¹Ó°Ôº State.

Research Forum Explores Topics of Mentorship, Peacebuilding and Education in Dance
Three Âé¶¹Ó°Ôº State 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 Âé¶¹Ó°Ôº State
Âé¶¹Ó°Ôº 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 Âé¶¹Ó°Ôº State’s Brain Health Research Institute.