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Doctoral student receives grant for research on head trauma and Alzheimer’s Disease
Erica Howard, a doctoral candidate in the Department of Psychology’s clinical psychology graduate program, has received the Brain Injury Association of America’s Dissertation Grant. A fifth…
$3 million NIH award funds Ohio State research on concussion and neurodegenerative disease
Jasmeet Hayes, a Scarlet and Gray Associate Professor in The Ohio State University Department of Psychology, has received a $3 million grant from the National Institute on Aging to study biological…
Laura Wagner on making research public
In a recent episode of Voices of Excellence, Dr. Laura Wagner discusses the unique setup of her lab at COSI, which allows visitors to participate in and observe language research.
Beyond Minnesota, social media fuels false rumors of fraud among Somalis
Dr. Kurt Gray was recently quoted in a New York Times story about false allegations of fraud against Ohio Somalis and social media's role in the spread of this misinformation.
How doubting your doubts may increase commitment to goals
A recent study by social psychology professor Patrick Carroll suggests that doubt in one's uncertainties can boost confidence.
Ruchika Prakash on engaging the public with the complexities of the human brain
On 89.7 NPR News' All Sides with Amy Juravich, Dr. Ruchika Prakash discusses a new interactive exhibit at COSI and its goal to help museum visitors better understand the human brain.
Kentaro Fujita on the science of sticking to New Year's resolutions
On 89.7 NPR News' All Sides with Amy Juravich, Dr. Kentaro Fujita explains why New Year's resolutions often fade quickly and how to come up with goals that last.
Sarah Schoppe-Sullivan on Contemporary Family Dynamics
In a recent episode of the Voices of Excellence podcast, Dr. Schoppe-Sullivan discusses her research on father-child relationships, co-parenting, and the transition into parenthood.
Preventing dementia starts with daily decisions
In answers to alumni questions, Dr. Jeremy Grant discusses what we can do to prevent, or at least slow down symptoms of, neurodegenerative diseases.