Are Elementary School Start Times Too Early for Young Children?
Associate professor of psychology Peggy Keller's research explores how school start times affect student performance.
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Chellgren Center Honors 43 New Fellows
Students from a variety of departments in the College of Arts & Sciences were recently named Chellgren Fellows.
Translating Research into Policy & Practice: The OPSVAW with Carol Jordan
Looking toward a future that protects women and decreases violence, in 2014 the College of Arts & Sciences created the Office for Policy Studies on Violence Against Women (OPSVAW) to the College. The OPSVAW, headed by Carol Jordan, delves into research associated with gendered violence and seeks to use this research to improve policy and the lives of women.
Can Alcohol Release the 'Beast Within' in Spiritual People?
Professor Peter R. Giancola and graduate student Aaron Duke have found an unexpected relation between spiritual beliefs, violence, and alcohol consumption.
Sophomore Among Top Award Winners in Psychology Video Challenge
Sophomore psychology major Kara McCord recently won one of the 2014 Noba Student Video Award top prizes, awarded by the Diener Education Fund and Noba Psychology.
Perhaps Blue and Pink Aren't the Right Colors
In "Parenting Beyond Pink and Blue: How to Raise Your Kids Free of Gender Stereotypes," A&S faculty member Christia Spears Brown explores how parents can truly validate their children's unique strengths.
Emily Holsopple Wins NCAA Postgraduate Scholarship
Emily Holsopple, a biology major and member of the UK rifle team, was recently awarded the NCAA Postgraduate Scholarship.
Making Technology More User-friendly
Dr. Melody Carswell, a professor of psychology and associate director of the Vis Center, explores the relationship between humans and technology.
March: the Season of Good Luck Charms
Assistant professor of psychology Will Gervais explores the psychology behind superstition.
