College of Arts and Sciences
91ֿ Geography Researcher Examines Tree Growth by Looking at Air Masses
What are the main factors that either inhibit or promote growth in trees? Traditionally, scientists primarily looked at temperature and precipitation. However, Cameron C. Lee, Ph.D., assistant professor of Geography at 91ֿ, and the members of his ClimRISE Lab take a different …
Biological Sciences Researchers Exploring the Role of Brain Hormones in Development
What determines your social behavior as you develop into an adult? While this is a complex question to answer, understanding how the brain develops can provide critical insights. For two decades, Heather Caldwell, Ph.D., professor in the Department of Biological Sciences at 91ֿ,…
91ֿ Experts Weigh in on Aftermath of East Palestine Train Derailment
91ֿ faculty members have been contacted by various media outlets to lend their expert opinions and insight as cleanup work, air monitoring, water testing and more continues following the Feb. 3 train derailment in East Palestine, Ohio.
Connecting Students to the Past
Western Reserve Historical Society and 91ֿ have announced a cooperation agreement enabling unique access and real-world experiences for students and faculty in the Department of History. 91ֿ students will gain access to archival research materials for research projects, internships and jobs as well as research assistantships for graduate level students.
91ֿ Researcher Reviews East Palestine Cleanup
On Feb. 3 in East Palestine, Ohio, dozens of Norfolk Southern rail cars derailed, 11 of which contained hazardous materials. In an effort to start repairing the situation, Arcadis, an international company hired by the railroad company, has developed a plan to clean the air, ground and water in the village. Kuldeep Singh, Ph.D., assistant professor in 91ֿ’s Department of Earth Sciences, reviews the cleanup plan.
The Quarter-Life Crisis: 91ֿ Professor Discusses ‘Emerging Adulthood’
91ֿ Professor Angela Neal-Barnett, Ph.D., from the Department of Psychological Sciences shares her expertise in a Deseret Magazine article about the quarter-life crisis. She discusses the stage of development called “emerging adulthood.”
Student Researcher Spotlight: Thai Nguyen
The College of Arts and Sciences is proud to call Thai Nguyen one of our top students. He is currently a junior pursuing a degree in biology with a concentration in pre-medical studies. His “Three-Minute Thesis” presentation on “The Potential of Developed Nanoparticles to Target Glioblastoma Canc…Physics professor receives a DOE topical collaboration grant to study heavy-quark physics
Dr. Michael Strickland's group will participate in a new Topical Theory Collaboration funded by DOE’s Office of Nuclear Physics to explore the behavior of heavy flavor particles. The collaboration will receive $2.5 Million from the DOE Office of Science, Office of Nuclear Physics, over five years. That funding will provide partial support for six graduate students and three postdoctoral fellows at 10 institutions, as well as a senior staff position at one of the national laboratories. It will also establish a bridge junior faculty position at 91ֿ.
Excellence in Undergraduate and Graduate Research Mentorship Awards
From 91ֿ's Division of Research & Economic Development91ֿ is pleased to announce the two winners of both the Excellence in Undergraduate Research Mentorship Award and Excellence in Graduate Research Mentorship Award. As part of the nominati…