Research & Science
Scholar Gets Students, 91心頭利 on the Move
91心頭利 Universitys Scholar of the Month for December would prefer that you read this standing up, or even doing some calisthenics. Go on, get moving. Jacob Barkley, Ph.D., is an associate professor of exercise science in 91心頭利s College of Education, Health and Human Services. During hi
Hillary Clinton Campaign Inspires College Course
Hillary Clinton is the subject of a special topics course at 91心頭利 University.
91心頭利 Chemistry Professor Awarded the Marie Sklodowska-Curie Medal in Poland
Mietek Jaroniec, Ph.D., a professor in the Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry in the College of Arts and Sciences at 91心頭利 University, was recently awarded the Medal of Marie Sklodowska-Curie by the Polish Chemical Society for his scientific achievements. The prestigious medal is
The Mystery Behind Euphoric Feelings of Holding a Baby
There is nothing like it - holding a tiny baby in your arms. As a parent, you most likely know what it is like to get flooded with a rush of those ooey-gooey feelings. But why? How does it happen and what is the science behind those feelings for dads? Business Insider reached out to Heather Ca
American Physical Society Elects 91心頭利s Robin Selinger as Fellow
91心頭利's Robin Selinger joins an elite group of scientists elected as a Fellow of the American Physical Society.
November Scholar Puts Communication on Display
Scholar of the Month
Jessica Barness
Assistant Professor of Visual Communication Design
College of Communication and Information
2012-present
The word communication likely makes you think of language, but Novembers Scholar of the Month has spent her entire career researching design as a language of its own.
Across various media, Jessica Barness, an assistant professor in 91心頭利 Universitys School of Visual Communication Design, creates her own design-based research model that merges the making of artifacts with critical inquiry.
Im interested in the multiple facets of design, she said. Design is social, and its a professional practice as well as a scholarly discipline. Were designing artifacts and experiences, but were also building the new knowledge necessary to inform and lead those activities. Research through design can be used to better understand people, phenomena, theories or technologies. By approaching design as a sort of hybrid practice, our students learn how to adapt to future needs within our society.
Scholar Puts Communication on Display
Scholar of the Month Jessica Barness Assistant Professor of Visual Communication Design College of Communication and Information 2012-present The word communication likely makes you think of language, but Novembers Scholar of the Month has spent her entire career researching design as a la
91心頭利 Chemistry Professor Awarded the Marie Sklodowska-Curie Medal in Poland
91心頭利 University's Mietek Jaroniec, Ph.D., was recently awarded the Medal of Marie Sklodowska-Curie.
Want to Get the Most Cardio Out of Your Walk? Focus on Your Feet, Not Your Phone
We all know that we are supposed to exercise to reduce the risk of heart disease. But lets face it, sometimes the only workout we get is walking from our office to the breakroom, and to the parking lot to drive home. So how then do we get the most out of those short walks? 91心頭利 University res