A perfect storm: It can erupt at any time if a variety of factors interact just right. Maybe it all starts with a stressful day at work. Although you’re relieved to go home and get work off your mind, you can’t, leaving you with a fitful night of sleep. When you wake, you have a kink in your neck. The morning rolls on, and you juggle your schedule as well as the needs of your … [Read more...] about Seeking treatment for brain’s ‘perfect storm’
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“Dr. Barnhart can be considered the godfather of mussel-rearing,” Pletta said. Pletta worked for a year and a half in Minnesota on a field-survey team studying mussels in the Mississippi River, then graduate school beckoned. The opportunity to work with someone like Barnhart drew her to Missouri State. Students see full life cycle of mussels The Missouri State lab is a … [Read more...] about Student examines effect of new pesticide on mussels
Dr. Wafaa Kaf, a professor of audiology from Al Sharqia, Egypt, has spent many of her 10 years at Missouri State researching ways to evaluate the hearing of these challenging populations. Kaf is most interested in detecting mild degrees of hearing loss using “electrophysiological measures” — ways to assess hearing that don’t rely on patient response, but instead objectively … [Read more...] about Did you hear? Students offer free screenings
But it is. And that’s one of the things that attracted Buddhist studies scholar Dr. Stephen Berkwitz to Sri Lanka in the first place. Although Berkwitz, professor of religious studies and current department head, originally hails from Minnesota, he has long harbored an interest in Asia. “I became interested in studying Buddhism, particularly Buddhism in Sri Lanka, which … [Read more...] about Scholar explores one of world’s oldest Buddhist Cultures
Using the community as a laboratory for his research, Stout, along with colleagues Drs. John Harms and Tim Knapp, conducted a series of community assessments investigating how social connectedness, membership in voluntary associations and participation in the community are related to economic opportunity. “We want to inform policy … if we can weave together a civic … [Read more...] about Studying civic engagement in Missouri
Schmitt has worked with elephants for more than 30 years. In addition to his role at Missouri State, he serves as the chair of veterinary services and director of research and conservation at the Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey Center for Elephant Conservation. In this capacity, he oversees the care of about 50 elephants for Ringling Bros. Although elephants are … [Read more...] about Working with endangered Asian elephants
Working with an international group of human/computer interaction researchers, Brahnam has published widely and performed several studies that investigate the extent of agent abuse. In addition, she has examined agent abuse as an ethical issue and has proposed methods for designing agents so they are less likely to elicit these negative responses from users. Brahnam uses her … [Read more...] about Exploring how humans interact with computers
Dr. Catherine Jolivette, associate professor of art and design at Missouri State University, will soon release a new book, “British Art in the Nuclear Age” (Ashgate, 2014), which addresses the role of art and culture in the realm of nuclear science and technology, atomic power and nuclear warfare in Cold War Britain. “Researching for this book really brought to light that … [Read more...] about Writing about British culture in the Nuclear age
It is taught early and tested often, and it is a lifetime skill that should be expanded to improve comprehension in daily life. Although children often enter school with a basic grasp of reading and language, educators must be prepared to engage students to improve these skills. Dr. Deanne Camp, professor of reading, foundations and technology and the graduate literacy … [Read more...] about Improving literacy in children
Here, researchers like Dr. Wenping Qiu, director, and Dr. Chin-Feng Hwang, associate professor at the William H. Darr School of Agriculture, explore grape genetics. They want to increase the profitability of the grape and wine industry, ensure its stability and improve human health with their genetic findings. One of the primary grapes studied at the center is Missouri’s … [Read more...] about Keeping grape populations healthy
Since becoming a registered art therapist in 1987, she has hosted a variety of workshops and researched art therapy for children in pediatric oncology units and patients who are terminally ill. Knowing the importance of art in life, especially in the lives of children, she organized efforts to donate more than 150 boxes of art supplies and 75 boxes of craft supplies to … [Read more...] about Sharing the healing power of art