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Robert Deluty, Graduate School, Publishes his 41st Book

Robert Deluty, associate dean of the Graduate School, has published a new book, titled “Entering Through the Window.” In his review, physician, poet, and writer Ronald Pies writes, “Robert...

Posted: May 1, 2013, 5:55 PM

Nicole Else-Quest, Psychology, in the News

Nicole Else-Quest, assistant professor of psychology, is in the news for a forthcoming paper in the journal Psychology of Women Quarterly.  The study shows that male and female students earn...

Posted: April 5, 2013, 7:28 PM

Shawn Bediako, Psychology, To Speak at Symposium

Shawn Bediako, associate professor of psychology, will speak at the 4th Annual Roland B. Scott Memorial Symposium.  The topic of the symposium is “Pain in Sickle Cell Disease: Pain: Myths, Facts,...

Posted: April 4, 2013, 4:04 PM

Robert Provine, Psychology, in New Scientist

Robert Provine, professor of psychology, is a contributor to the recent “Body Issue” of New Scientist magazine. Provine’s piece, “It’s Only Natural,” discusses the curious behaviors of our...

Posted: March 26, 2013, 6:13 PM

Robert Provine, Psychology, on Midday with Dan Rodricks

On Tuesday, March 12, Robert Provine, professor of psychology, talked to WYPR’s “Midday with Dan Rodricks” about his new book, “Curious Behavior: Yawning, Laughing, Hiccuping, and Beyond.”...

Posted: March 13, 2013, 2:08 PM

Robert Provine, Psychology, to Speak at “Science Cafe”

Robert Provine, professor of psychology, will lead a discussion at the DC Science Café on May 21.  The DC Science Café, which is sponsored by the DC Science Writers Association, aims to give the...

Posted: March 8, 2013, 3:17 PM

Robert Provine, Psychology, Judges “Brain Bee”

Robert Provine, professor of psychology, was a keynote speaker and judge at the U.S. finals of the Fifth Annual International Brain Bee on March 2 and 3.  This is the second time that Provine has...

Posted: March 8, 2013, 3:02 PM

Robert Provine, Psychology, in the Globe and Mail

Robert Provine, professor of psychology, is featured in a Globe and Mail story entitled “Why do Oscar Winners Cry Tears of Joy?” Provine pointed out that it is important to distinguish between...

Posted: February 25, 2013, 10:03 PM

Robert Provine, Psychology, In New Book

Robert Provine, psychology, has an essay in a newly published book entitled “This Explains Everything,” a collection of answers to Edge.org’s annual question for 2012. This year’s question was...

Posted: February 20, 2013, 9:18 PM