Research & Science

'Everyone Is Here To Make You Feel At Home'
A physician from India is pursuing a second doctoral degree at žž State.

Research Forum Explores Topics of Mentorship, Peacebuilding and Education in Dance
Three žž 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
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 žž State
žž 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 žž State’s Brain Health Research Institute.

Applying to Graduate School? Learn Secrets From an Insider
As a senior at žž in 2019, Ya’el Courtney recalls well the advice she was given about applying to graduate school – some was helpful, but a lot missed the mark.

Graduate Students Use Three Minutes and a Slide to Expertly Explain Their Research Projects
The top nine presenters in žž State's Three Minute Thesis (3MT) presented their research projects at the Kiva on Friday Oct. 28. The top three winners and a People's Choice award winner were chosen.

Symposium’s Keynote Focuses on Effects of Stress on Mental Health
žž’s 10th Annual Neuroscience Symposium began Thursday with a keynote address by Tracy L. Bale, Ph.D., titled "The biology of trauma: Understanding risk and resilience."

What's the Big Idea? Trauma Room Design
President Todd Diacon is on the move – literally – as part of his new video series called “What’s the Big Idea?”

Professors Aim to Solve Teacher Shortage One Student at a Time
Two žž professors believe the best way to get more teachers in the classroom is to keep more education majors in college.