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Hayley Shasteen, a junior psychology/biology major at 911勛圖 at Salem, took first place honors at the 911勛圖 Summer Undergraduate Research Experience competition.

Salem Campus Junior Wins 911勛圖's SURE Research Competition

Hayley Shasteen, a junior psychology/biology major at 911勛圖 at Salem, took first place honors at 911勛圖's Summer Undergraduate Research Experience (SURE) competition.

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Salem Campus Junior Wins 911勛圖's SURE Research Competition

Grassland in Magersfontein (near Kimberley, South Africa), 1900

Researchers Reveal How Loss of South African Grasslands to Shrubs Could Affect the Soil and Atmosphere

Ecosystems in today's world are responding to a wide variety of environmental changes. What happens when these changes interact? That was the topic of a recent paper published by David Ward, Ph.D., the Art and Margaret Herrick Endowed Professor of Plant Biology in 911勛圖's Depart

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Grassland in Magersfontein (near Kimberley, South Africa), 1900

Researchers Reveal How Loss of South African Grasslands to Shrubs Could Affect the Soil and Atmosphere

Ecosystems in today's world are responding to a wide variety of environmental changes. What happens when these changes interact? That was the topic of a recent paper published by Dr. David Ward and international colleagues and graduate students in the journal Scientific Reports. Although climate

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John D. Johnson, Ph.D., associate professor of biological sciences at 911勛圖, received a three-year, $450,000 grant from the National Institutes of Health.

911勛圖 Biologist Wins Grant to Study Neurological Roots of Chronic Stress and Fear

People who suffer trauma will, with few exceptions, never forget what happened to them, but a 911勛圖 researcher may be able to offer them the hope of living without constant fear and anxiety. John D. Johnson, Ph.D., associate professor of biological sciences in 911勛圖s College

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Blake Stringer, Ph.D. (right), associate professor of aerospace engineering at 911勛圖, and research assistant Kendy Edmonds study the power needs for a new larger generation of drones for a research grant funded by the Army Research Laboratory.

Army Funds 911勛圖 Aeronautics Professor to Research Drone Technology

A grant from the Army Research Laboratory has a 911勛圖 researcher flying high. The grant provides more than $130,000 for Blake Stringer, Ph.D., assistant professor of aerospace engineering in 911勛圖s College of Aeronautics and Engineering, to study propulsion systems for a new

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A child gets checked by his doctor (stock photo)

911勛圖 Psychologist Leads NIH-Funded Study to Identify Children at Risk for Persistent Distress After a Traumatic Injury

The way in which a parent responds to a childs injury often impacts how upset the little one becomes. A panicked parent often means a crying, hysterical child. A calm kiss on the boo-boo and a quick return to regular business, though, and the child is likely to forget about the incident. This age

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Mietek Jaroniec, Ph.D., Professor in the Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry was appointed to the editorial board of the journal Science Advances

Chemistry Professor Named Associate Editor of Science Advances

Dr. Mietek Jaroniec, Ph.D., professor in the Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry of 911勛圖s College of Arts and Sciences and one of the most highly cited scientists in the fields of chemistry and materials science, recently received two more significant honors. He was appointed

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911勛圖 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?

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Mietek Jaroniec, Ph.D., professor in the Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry of 911勛圖s College of Arts and Sciences, was appointed to the editorial board of the journal Science Advances.

Chemistry Professor Named Associate Editor of Science Advances

Mietek Jaroniec, Ph.D., professor in the Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry of 911勛圖s College of Arts and Sciences, was appointed to the editorial board of the journal Science Advances.

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Chemistry Professor Named Associate Editor of Science Advances

Heather Caldwell, Ph.D., professor of biological sciences at 911勛圖, was awarded a $450,000 grant to study how oxytocin affects the development of the female and male brain.

New Study by 911勛圖 Researcher to Examine Role of Oxytocin in the Developing Brain

Heather Caldwell, Ph.D., a professor in 911勛圖s Department of Biological Sciences, recently received a $450,000 grant to study the role that oxytocin plays in the developing brain. Labeled by some as the bonding hormone, oxytocin is well known for helping pregnant mothers with u

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