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Hayley Shasteen, a junior psychology/biology major at 91传媒在线 at Salem, took first place honors at the 91传媒在线 Summer Undergraduate Research Experience competition.

Salem Campus Junior Wins 91传媒在线's SURE Research Competition

Hayley Shasteen, a junior psychology/biology major at 91传媒在线 at Salem, took first place honors at 91传媒在线's Summer Undergraduate Research Experience (SURE) competition.

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Salem Campus Junior Wins 91传媒在线's SURE Research Competition

Students perform environmental research in 91传媒在线 natural areas

Kinsman-Costello Named as New Director of 91传媒在线's Center for Ecology and Natural Resources Sustainability

91传媒在线 has a broad range of faculty, resources, and opportunities that come together to make it a leader in environmental science and water resources. The Center for Ecology and Natural Resources Sustainability (CENRS) was established in 2011 to showcase the strength of environme鈥

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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 David Ward, Ph.D., the Art and Margaret Herrick Endowed Professor of Plant Biology in 91传媒在线's Depart鈥

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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 鈥

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John D. Johnson, Ph.D., associate professor of biological sciences at 91传媒在线, received a three-year, $450,000 grant from the National Institutes of Health.

91传媒在线 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 91传媒在线 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 91传媒在线鈥檚 College鈥

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Blake Stringer, Ph.D. (right), associate professor of aerospace engineering at 91传媒在线, 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 91传媒在线 Aeronautics Professor to Research Drone Technology

A grant from the Army Research Laboratory has a 91传媒在线 researcher flying high. The grant provides more than $130,000 for Blake Stringer, Ph.D., assistant professor of aerospace engineering in 91传媒在线鈥檚 College of Aeronautics and Engineering, to study propulsion systems for a new鈥

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A child gets checked by his doctor (stock photo)

91传媒在线 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 child鈥檚 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鈥

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91传媒在线 psychologist leads NIH-funded study to identify children at risk for persistent distress after a traumatic injury

Several factors 鈥 including, age, gender, and medical history 鈥 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 91传媒在线鈥檚 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 91传媒在线鈥檚 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 91传媒在线, was awarded a $450,000 grant to study how oxytocin affects the development of the female and male brain.

New Study by 91传媒在线 Researcher to Examine Role of Oxytocin in the Developing Brain

Heather Caldwell, Ph.D., a professor in 91传媒在线鈥檚 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 鈥渢he bonding hormone,鈥 oxytocin is well known for helping pregnant mothers with u鈥

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