Meet the New Faculty: Dr. Justin Garrison in Public Affairs

January 18, 2014

Dr. Justin Garrison is an Assistant Professor of Public Affairs teaching Introduction to Political Science, American Political Theory, Western Political Theory, and American Political Institutions, as well as INQ courses at the 200 and 300 levels. Dr. Garrison has his Ph.D. and M.A. in Politics and his B.A. in History R/IAP and Russian Studies. His […]

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2014 Amgen Scholars Summer Research Program in Science and Biotechnology

January 18, 2014

The University of Washington (UW) in Seattle will be having the 2014 Amgen Scholars Summer Research Program in Science and Biotechnology. “This national program provides undergraduate participants with premiere research experiences with UW faculty mentors in the biomedical sciences, while receiving a generous stipend, housing, meal plan, transportation to and from the UW campus, and […]

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Adrian Gillem presents on Japanese Political Leadership Trends at the ISA Conference

December 3, 2013

Adrian Gillem recently travelled to the International Studies Association South Annual Conference in Charlotte, NC to present his research project, “Understanding Japanese Political Leadership Trends Post-World War II: Do the Leaders’ Personal Traits Matter?” For this project Adrian “analyzed the premierships of three of the longest serving Prime Ministers in post-World War II Japanese history; […]

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Sarah Barb presents on the Migration of Han Chinese into Historic Tibet at the Annual Mid-South Sociological Association Conference

December 3, 2013

Sarah Barb recently presented her research project, “Economic Development and Political Integration in China: The Migration of Han Chinese into Historic Tibet”, at the 39th Annual Mid-South Sociological Association Conference in Atlanta, Georgia. This is Sarah’s first year doing research and this particular project is her Honor’s project. Sarah explains that this project is “about […]

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Samantha Garst presents on Foreign Direct Investment at the ISA Conference

December 3, 2013

Samantha Garst recently travelled to the International Studies Association South Annual Conference in Charlotte, NC to present her research project, “Risky Business: A panel study of the effects of government policies on attraction of FDI in post-conflict countries.” For this project she “aimed to give foreign government the policy-making tools to attract foreign capital when […]

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Meet the New Faculty: Dr. Pablo Hernandez in Economics

October 17, 2013

Dr. Pablo Hernandez is an Associate Professor of Economics teaching introductory and intermediate microeconomics, international trade and finance, and a 200-level INQ course. Dr. Hernandez’s fields are in development economics; environmental and ecological economics and his specialty is in environmental economics.   1. Tell us about your research. I am researching land reforms and recent […]

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Meet the New Faculty: Dr. Guan Soon Khoo in Communication Studies

October 17, 2013

Dr. Guan Soon Khoo is an Assistant Professor in Communication Studies teaching Research Methods, Communication Theory, and an INQ 120 (Storytelling Cinema) in the Spring. He has a PhD in Mass Communications in the Media Psychology, Media Effects field with a specialty in Entertainment Research and Narrative film.   1. Tell us a little bit […]

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Dr. Richard Keithley wins Baxter Young Investigator Award

October 17, 2013

This past month Dr. Richard Keithley won the Baxter Young Investigator Award from the Baxter Healthcare Corporation. This award is given to highlight a young scientist’s accomplishments and he presented his research project, “Ultrasensitive Single-Cell Analysis of Glycosphingolipid Metabolism”, at their worldwide headquarters in Deerfield, IL. He is one of five recipients out of fifty-eight […]

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Meet the New Faculty: Dr. Richard B. Keithley in Chemistry

October 17, 2013

Dr. Richard B. Keithley is an Assistant Professor of Chemistry teaching General Chemistry/General Chemistry Laboratory, Environmental Chemistry, and Instrumental Analysis. He has a PhD in Analytical Chemistry and his specialty is Electrochemistry, Separations, and Neuroscience. 1. Tell us a little bit about your research. As an analytical chemist, my expertise lies in the development of […]

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Can’t resist texting while working? Summer Scholar Jessica Gladfelter (’15) says blame it on your hormones

October 17, 2013

Jessica Gladfelter (’15) spent her summer studying texting behavior in college students. In particular, Jessica’s research project focuses on technointerruptions, such as text messages or Facebook notifications. Most students do not turn off their electronic devices when studying or completing coursework even though they are known to cause stress and distract students from what they are […]

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