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Psych professor writes simple science — by writing for kids
This past summer, visiting professor Ashleigh Maxcey challenged students in her cognitive psychology class at Vanderbilt University to write a research paper for the journal Frontiers for Young Minds…
The New Face of STEM Research: Diverse Students, Shared Experiences
It is no secret that achieving diversity is an ongoing challenge in STEM fields. Since 1987, the National Science Foundation has sponsored the annual Research Experience for Undergraduates (REU)…
ACCAD alumnus earns Academy Award in Technical Achievement
Matt Derksen (BFA 2001, MFA 2003) and his team at Rhythm & Hues, a visual effects and animation company, are being awarded with an Academy Award in Technical Achievement for creating a one-of-a-kind…
Q&A faculty spotlight: David Steigerwald
History Professor David Steigerwald teaches courses in 20th Century America, ranging from WWI through the 1960s and is the director of the department's World War II Study Abroad…
Computational chemist receives $1.8 million grant to discover new heart drugs
Steffen Lindert, assistant professor of chemistry and biochemistry, was awarded a $1.8 million R01 grant from the National Heart, Lung and, Blood Institute to identify potential new drugs to treat…
Exploring approaches to save coral reefs — right here in Ohio
Coral reefs are threatened by climate change. But researchers are narrowing in on what keeps corals healthy.
TRONDBUSS provides new science-based study abroad experience
Founded by Patrice Hamel, an associate professor in the Department of Molecular Genetics, TRONDBUSS is a bilateral U.S.-Norway international education initiative between the Molecular Genetics…
Earth Sciences doctoral student studies effects of climate change in Antarctica
PhD student in the School of Earth Sciences Melisa Diaz spent her winter break in Antarctica studying how ecosystems respond to changes in climate.
Young alumna lands dream job at Cincinnati Zoo
ASC alumna Angela Hatke is a communications coordinator at the Cincinnati Zoo, where hanging out with Fiona the baby hippo is just another day on the job.