Every day, more companies are placing clauses in their employment contract or employee handbook to prevent litigation in case a dispute arises. Instead, companies prefer – and are requiring the use of – arbitration. An arbitrator’s decision is considered final, legal and binding. Dr. Stanley Leasure, a business law professor at Missouri State University, is trying to influence … [Read more...] about Litigation vs. arbitration: Why it matters to you
There’s an ancient saying: “We’re standing on the shoulders of giants.” It means that each discovery or truth builds on previous discoveries. Dr. Matt Siebert, associate professor of chemistry at Missouri State University, talks about how his foundational research works toward the goal of ending disease. Research key to curing disease The chemical compound that drew Siebert’s … [Read more...] about Building blocks to cure Parkinson’s
In icy weather, everyone is in danger of slips and falls. But for older adults, dangerous slips and falls can happen anytime – even in their own homes. Dr. Sue Robinson, physical therapy professor at Missouri State University, wants to prevent these falls. “When you fall, you run the risk of never bouncing back,” Robinson said. She uses technology to assess real versus … [Read more...] about Slippery slope: Keeping senior citizens stable
Conservation of a species is difficult – mostly because as numbers dwindle, the likelihood of running into an endangered or threatened animal gets slimmer. When you’re talking about an animal that is secretive to begin with, the challenge is even greater. Recently, a group of alligator snapping turtles was discovered in an unlikely place: the metro of Houston, … [Read more...] about Turtles find unlikely home in Houston
HIV infects about 50,000 people in the United States each year. Twenty-three percent of Americans diagnosed with HIV are simultaneously told they have AIDS. And worldwide, 36.9 million people are living with AIDS. Due to these staggering statistics, Dec. 1 is recognized as World AIDS Day. Dr. Amy Hulme, assistant professor of biomedical sciences at Missouri State University, … [Read more...] about Tiny steps, big discoveries: The future of HIV research