The Women’s College of the University of Denver and The White House Project, a non-profit, non-partisan organization that aims to advance women’s leadership, have conducted a national study examining women’s positional leadership across 14 sectors. Four of the sectors are being unveiled at this time.
What does a religion known for teaching non-violence have to do with martial arts disciplines designed to cripple or kill? A great deal, it turns out.
White persons viewing pictures of bi-racial people are more likely to categorize the faces as black when given cues signaling economic recession. They are more likely to label the faces as white when shown cues of economic prosperity.
As the Christian retailing industry grows, so too grows tension when artists must decide whether to target their message and marketing efforts toward non-Christians.
Advertising used to build a positive image for countries as they compete for foreign direct investment varies significantly depending on a country’s income, according to a recent benchmark study by Daniel Baack, an assistant professor of marketing at the Daniels College of Business at the University of Denver, and Rick T. Wilson, assistant professor of marketing and international business at Hofstra University.
Fat women who accept their bodies find more self-confidence and better sexual relationships. Those who struggle with their body size, however, report less sexual fulfillment and are more likely to say that men used them sexually.
A student-developed computer program simplifies the process of manual photo identification of bottlenose dolphins and other species.
The volume of "green" advertising rises and falls in conjunction with key indicators of economic growth. That's the finding from a study of 30 years of environmental ads in National Geographic Magazine.
In commemoration of the bicentennial of the start of the Revolutionary War, the United States went to great lengths to celebrate the war that led to the founding of an American nation. Events were planned across the country. Reenactments depicted battle scenes. Even anniversary coins were minted to celebrate 200 years since the Declaration of Independence. In 2012 however, none of those items are on the docket for the bicentennial of the War of 1812. Despite the similarities in foes, as the U.S. squared off against Great Britain for a second time, several circumstances have seemed to downgrade the War of 1812 into mediocrity in the minds of Americans today.
Times of economic recession may increase a woman’s desire to buy beauty products, according to a series of studies headed by Sarah E. Hill, assistant professor of social psychology at Texas Christian University in Fort Worth, Texas. Her research showed that women who were primed with news of the economic recession reported an increased interest in purchasing goods they believed could enhance physical attractiveness, including lipstick, perfume and designer jeans. The same subjects reported a decreased desire to purchase consumer goods that could not enhance attractiveness.
The University of Denver (DU), in conjunction with the University of Colorado, will host the 5th Annual Political Networks Conference & Workshops from June 13-16 at the Wolf Law Building on the Boulder campus.
A new study finds surface water samples are insufficient in determining the prevalence of plastic debris in oceans.
High school juniors and seniors sometimes get more than a campus tour on college visits, suggests a new national survey by the Center for Adolescent Research and Education (CARE) at Susquehanna University and SADD (Students Against Destructive Decisions).
Aerobic exercise triggers a reward system in the body of mammals built for endurance – like humans – but not other creatures, a new study from the University of Arizona and Eckerd College says.
Aimed at professionals faced with hard choices on family matters, this book shows how restorative practices empowers families to solve their own problems with a minimum of government intervention.
Energy could very well become the tipping point that sours or improves relations between the Chinese and the United States, according to recent research in the Asian Politics and Policy journal this month. The study, which examines strategies employed by the Chinese to procure energy from Saudi Arabia, Iran and Iraq, signals that while the United States should not fear China’s actions, it’s best to keep a close watch on what the Chinese are doing.
Sixty percent of Wikipedia articles about companies contain factual errors. But when public relations professionals try to correct them the rules often get in the way.
A snub on Facebook feels just as painful as one in real life, suggests new research from Misericordia University and Penn State.
There have been many scientific studies looking at the levels of toxic mercury (Hg) in fish. After all, fish can end up directly on our plate. However, far fewer studies have examined Hg levels in aquatic insects. This is a significant oversight because aquatic insects are an important source of Hg to fish and even terrestrial wildlife.
Substance use is considerably more stigmatized than smoking or obesity, according to a new study by Albright College.
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