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University of CincinnatiA trip to the Mayan Ruins is one of four international study abroad experiences that University of Cincinnati faculty will be leading over winter break.
A trip to the Mayan Ruins is one of four international study abroad experiences that University of Cincinnati faculty will be leading over winter break.
University of Cincinnati faculty with research backgrounds ranging from law to economics to political science and medicine weigh in on what’s at stake if the government doesn’t take action to avert the fiscal cliff.
University of Cincinnati researchers report on the positive connections that offset tragedies among teenagers.
Are you one of those people who can’t sit still? A UC researcher develops a questionnaire to explore the physical, cognitive and social issues surrounding the anxiety related to kicking back a little.
The program focused on the “3 C’s” of relationship building: commitment, communication and conflict resolution.
The findings will be presented at the 46th annual convention of the Association of Behavioral and Cognitive Therapies.
Early findings from a new University of Cincinnati study will be presented at the annual meeting of the American Anthropological Association.
The research will be presented at the 140th annual meeting of the American Public Health Association in San Francisco.
New research out of the University of Cincinnati suggests boys are more likely than girls to abuse over-the-counter drugs.
University of Cincinnati innovations on reducing the noise of the nation’s most sophisticated military aircraft will be presented at an international conference in New York.
A new survey indicates that parents believe TV and other screen media hold educational value. But are they using it for that purpose?
Results of a new study are based on in-depth interviews with couples in heterosexual marriages as well as gay and lesbian partnerships.
At the heart of the proposal is reducing crime and costs to taxpayers.
University of Cincinnati research reveals why more kids may be munching on unhealthy foods.
The findings will be presented at the annual conference of the Society of Industrial and Organizational Psychology.
The NSF-funded research will be presented at the Society for American Archaeology annual meeting in Memphis, Tenn.
Get details on what’s in the planning for an April trip to Iraq as the University of Cincinnati continues a State Department-sponsored linkages program to improve education around the world.
Data reveals men are most likely to start businesses for the money, women for social value.
Reintroduction of the American Chestnut tree after billions died due to blight could be accomplished more effectively thanks to a software tool developed and recently tested by the University of Cincinnati.
UC’s Lauren Flick, a 19-year-old, triple-major senior, will present findings at an upcoming regional conference on the first-ever use of a surgically implanted device to record the habits of snakes in their natural environment. This particular study holds promise in “keeping score” as Ohio’s Lake Erie water snake defends its native habitat against an invasive fish species.
Is the existence and effect of momentum real, or is it a sports superstition? UC research analyzes five years’ worth of plays in the NFL.
UC archaeologists are the only U.S.-based researchers with a permit to excavate at Pompeii. What's more, the current UC-led excavation is the largest in the history of the site in terms of size of the area covered. See video and listen to podcasts for more.
The findings inside a cave and a key cultural and religious center for the ancient Maya will be presented at the annual meeting of the Association of American Geographers in New York.
The selection follows a series of demonstrations from publishers as part of an initiative to reduce textbook costs and improve student learning.
In a January publication for Ohio educators, a University of Cincinnati researcher highlights a top-10 list of recommendations for schools as they consider the legal implications of social media.
Just published this month, new research shows how spiders eavesdrop on other males and copy their courtship signals as a likely means of stealing their mate.
A University of Cincinnati-based journal devoted to research on papyri from Egypt sheds light on job training, prayer, dream interpretation and belief in magic in the ancient world.
With his June 2011 senior thesis examining tent cities, UC planning graduate Andrew Heben seemingly foreshadowed current “Occupy” protests. That research has already been published in Planning magazine, and Heben hopes to turn his student thesis into a book.
University of Cincinnati researchers examined calls for police service from rental units, including Section 8 housing. The ongoing research indicates that a focus on the owners of problem properties may reduce police-call volume.
A University of Cincinnati researcher will bring Ohio educators up-to-date on issues surrounding evolving technology and the legal responsibilities of schools.
UC research on Nigerian immigrant self employment will be presented at the annual meeting of the American Anthropological Association.
University of Cincinnati research examining the edgy intersection of fashion and crime is revealed at the annual meeting of the American Anthropological Association in Montreal.
A University of Cincinnati researcher from Ghana examines whether African immigrants are taking measures to protect themselves from AIDS and HIV as they adapt to living in a new country.
University of Cincinnati biologist Denis Conover discovers that overturned duck nest boxes can be death traps for wetland turtles.
They could be the peer that a friend turns to for help. But University of Cincinnati research suggests it can be tough for college students to spot some of the warning signs indicating or leading to eating disorders.
A University of Cincinnati pop-culture expert says that some of the creativity around costumes this Halloween will involve recycling last year’s costume into something new.
A nationally honored University of Cincinnati doctoral student’s research is published this month by the American Psychological Association.
Two University of Cincinnati researchers will present interdisciplinary research at a national conference on planning and development of communities.
Results of a year-long study by the University of Cincinnati on the physical, economic and aesthetic impact of on-premise signs will be presented at the National Signage Research and Education Conference.
University of Cincinnati analysis of a survey of more than 100,000 North American households shows that signage plays a vital role in communicating with consumers, second only to television as a source of new-product information.
What caused water levels to drop in immense yet long-vanished Lake Agassiz? Research by a University of Cincinnati geologist suggests that conditions 12,000 years ago encouraged evaporation.
The plan could become an approach adopted across the state of Ohio, as instruction evolves from the textbook to online and hard-copy content that can be customized to the prof’s preference.
Using something called “inertial microfluidics,” University of Cincinnati researchers are able to safely separate and collect concentrated volumes of fragile prostate cancer cells from small sample batches. This, in turn, enhances research of the disease.
“Uncle Tom’s Cabin,” the best-selling novel of the 19th century, has had an enduring impact on film and popular culture. In a year when we observe the 200th anniversary of author Harriet Beecher Stowe’s birth, a UC researcher is presenting on the novel’s impact, interpretation and reinterpretation on the silver screen.
A new study finds that college students are spending too much time burning the midnight oil and not enough time gaining the sleep that will benefit their ability to learn.
A University of Cincinnati terrorism expert examines the strides in preparing and responding to terrorism, as well as what still needs to be accomplished.
Elizabeth Frierson is a University of Cincinnati associate professor of history and former director of Middle Eastern Studies for the McMicken College of Arts and Sciences (A&S). She has lived in the Middle East and is a published researcher on the history of politics, censorship, women and cities in the Middle East. She has served on the National Endowment for the Humanities Fellowships Committees for Africa and the Middle East.
Building skills in observation can aid the general public in spotting suspicious activity.
Ethan Katz, a UC assistant professor of history, analyzes the domestic and international perceptions of the United States since 9/11.
Newly published research examines the impact of armed conflict and military organization on child-mortality rates.