UMSL students Brittany Bounds, John Granicke, Jesse Laseter, Zachary Pfeiffer, Cory Perkins, Julia Talbert and Addison Vogt took part in the annual event in Jefferson City, Missouri.
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Students showcase their research during Undergraduate Research Day at the Missouri Capitol
UMSL students Brittany Bounds, John Granicke, Jesse Laseter, Zachary Pfeiffer, Cory Perkins, Julia Talbert and Addison Vogt took part in the annual event in Jefferson City, Missouri.
Students showcase their research during Undergraduate Research Day at the Missouri Capitol
UMSL students Brittany Bounds, John Granicke, Jesse Laseter, Zachary Pfeiffer, Cory Perkins, Julia Talbert and Addison Vogt took part in the annual event in Jefferson City, Missouri.
Optometry graduate Alex Fenson launching career in vision therapy
Fenson, who competed in the Olympic trials for curling while starting optometry school, plans to bring needed care to his hometown of Bemidji, Minnesota.
Fall semester opening at UMSL with 25 new faculty members
Keeta Holmes and Alice Hall helped new faculty members get acclimated to the UMSL community during orientation last Tuesday.
Fall semester opening at UMSL with 25 new faculty members
Keeta Holmes and Alice Hall helped new faculty members get acclimated to the UMSL community during orientation last Tuesday.
Fall semester opening at UMSL with 25 new faculty members
Keeta Holmes and Alice Hall helped new faculty members get acclimated to the UMSL community during orientation last Tuesday.
UMSL celebrates six distinguished alumni at annual Founders Dinner
Sara Foster, Patrick Gadell, Orvin Kimbrough, Tom Migneron, Gary Morse and Luigi Wewege were honored during the event last week at the Ritz-Carlton in Clayton.
UMSL celebrates six distinguished alumni at annual Founders Dinner
Sara Foster, Patrick Gadell, Orvin Kimbrough, Tom Migneron, Gary Morse and Luigi Wewege were honored during the event last week at the Ritz-Carlton in Clayton.
UMSL celebrates six distinguished alumni at annual Founders Dinner
Sara Foster, Patrick Gadell, Orvin Kimbrough, Tom Migneron, Gary Morse and Luigi Wewege were honored during the event last week at the Ritz-Carlton in Clayton.
Eight snapshots: First week of school social media roundup
UMSL students demonstrated their joy at returning to campus through a plethora of social media posts.
Eight snapshots: First week of school social media roundup
UMSL students demonstrated their joy at returning to campus through a plethora of social media posts.
Eight snapshots: First week of school social media roundup
UMSL students demonstrated their joy at returning to campus through a plethora of social media posts.
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Graduate Research Fair gives students an opportunity to show off their work
Catherine Alex, Tessa Vuper, Helena Spikes, Melinda Kittleman, Mohi Saki and Kruti Surti won awards for their work in natural or social and behavioral sciences.
A scientist with a brawny résumé and new feminist perspective
Drake Anderson’s research on the physiological effects of sexism fueled more than a future in psychology.
UMSL MLK Day of Service volunteers flock to 11 sites across St. Louis
During the last day of winter break, UMSL students, faculty and staff spent Monday morning giving back.
Psychology graduate and heart transplant patient Angela Farrell eyes graduate school, research to aid chronically ill children
Farrell’s interested in researching post-traumatic stress on children with chronic conditions who undergo significant medical procedures.
Army veteran overcomes traumatic brain injury to graduate with honors
After suffering a severe combat injury, Joshua Eckhoff will complete his tumultuous but rewarding student journey on Dec. 16.
Meehan Scholarship awarded to 28 students in College of Arts and Sciences
More than 200 students have benefited from the scholarship since it was established in memory of late political science professor Eugene J. Meehan in 2002.
‘Wait to worry’: Gloria Smith casts fears aside to study psychology and self
One of UMSL’s self-proclaimed “oldest students on campus” plans to keep learning for the joy of the journey.
Leaving Las Vegas: Out-of-state student Addy Lai finds a world of opportunity at UMSL
Through a happy accident, the senior psychology major ended up at UMSL four years ago, and she’s been making her mark across campus ever since.
Advanced Credit Program helps incoming freshmen lay a solid foundation, find common ground
Heather Penrod and Sally Nguyen are two of the more than 100 students among this fall’s freshman class who participated in the UMSL Advanced Credit Program.
Social work alumna walks on the bright side of outpatient care
Angela Ruppel, MSW 2011, took the plunge and returned to school years later for her master’s degree. Now she uses her social work skills to help Mercy Hospital oncology patients.
Are you in love? A team of UMSL researchers wants to talk to you
Leading the project are (from left) Kruti Surti, Amanda Lococo, Assistant Professor of Psychology Sandra Langeslag, Remy Mallett and Kaylyn Moore.
Scrambled words could provide insight to help people with dyslexia
Neuroscience student Emma Trammel demonstrates how she monitors a research subject’s brainwaves.
Undergraduate researcher focuses on plus, minus of nicotine in strokes
Jacob Huffman, UMSL psychology major, received a College of Arts and Sciences research grant for his study.
Caregivers receive support, information thanks to online study
Psychology students and faculty have created an online resource called the Sandwich Generation Diner to help those caring for aging family members.
Eye on UMSL: To serve
UMSL students (from left) Rachel Romano, William Lawson, and Jesse Herman participate in the MLK Day of Service by painting one of the stairwells at Circle of Light.
Laverne Cox wows crowd, calls for love, conversation
“I stand before you today a proud African American transgender woman,” the acclaimed actress and transgender advocate told a sold-out crowd at UMSL on Oct. 21.
Kräftig brewmaster speaks with students in beer brewing course
Marc Gottfried (third from left) was in his early teens when he started home brewing beer.
Psychology student uses research grant to explore the power of lucid dreams
Remy Mallett is one of nine undergraduate students to receive a $1,000 research grant from the College of Arts and Sciences.
Meet Anna Glushko, The Current editor-in-chief
The psychology major worked her way to the top of the student newspaper after serving as staff writer and features editor.
Community Builders Network honors UMSL alumnus, other neighborhood development leaders
Jim Lutz, BA psychology 1973, was one of several Community Builders Award winners announced earlier this month.
CASGSL director talks about support, treatment of childhood trauma
Child abuse is not something many people like to talk about, but that culture is shifting in St. Louis County through support, funding and resources.
Eye on UMSL: Final touches
Anna Duncan, a freshman psychology major at UMSL, puts the final touches on her Louie chalk mural in front of the Thomas Jefferson Library on North Campus. Several students created chalk art on the open expanse of concrete at the library entrance. Students were invited in passing to make their spontaneous creations as part of a University Program Board activity.
UMSL psychology scholar named SIOP fellow
Therese Macan, associate professor of psychology at the University of Missouri–St. Louis, has been named a fellow in...
UMSL psychology student hits the road with A Big Sad Whale
When he isn’t in class, University of Missouri–St. Louis senior psychology major Zach Petzel is writing songs, playing local gigs and preparing for his first big tour.
UMSL Center for Trauma Recovery scholars discuss sexual problems after rape
When Reuters wrote about a new study on sexual problems experienced by some adolescent rape victims, the international news agency sought the expertise of two researchers from the Center for Trauma Recovery at the University of Missouri–St. Louis.
UMSL psychologist wins Governor’s Award for Excellence in Education
Described by fellow faculty members as a "teacher's teacher," Ann Steffen is a passionate and committed educator and...
Men’s basketball player opens season with GLVC honors
Charlie Woods, a forward on the University of Missouri–St. Louis men’s basketball team, helped the UMSL Tritons to a pair of regional victories to open the 2012-13 season. In doing so, he was recognized by the Great Lakes Valley Conference as its Men’s Basketball Player of the Week.
Alumna to discuss ‘complex health care’
Health care is a hot topic no matter what season it is and no one knows that better than attorney Claire M. Schenk who specializes in health-care fraud and abuse cases.
Gateway for Greatness Campaign boosts access, excellence at UMSL
The Gateway for Greatness Campaign at the University of Missouri–St. Louis concluded this summer after surpassing an initial $100 million fundraising goal and a subsequent $150 million goal. The university raised more than $154 million through gifts by 57,900 donors. Of those contributors to the campaign, 257 gave more than $100,000, and 31 gave more than $1 million.
Psychologists discuss coping with trauma from theater shooting
How does mass trauma affect us? How do you talk to children about traumatic events? University of Missouri–St. Louis psychologists talked to KSDK (Channel 5) reporter Kay Quinn about how to recover from events as tragic as last week’s theater shooting in Aurora, Colo., where a lone gunman opened fire on people during sold-out screening of “The Dark Knight Rises,” killing 12 and wounded more than 50 people.
Psychologist talks texting’s impact on driving
Driving down the highway, you look over and notice the driver next to you is texting. How do you react? Some do nothing. Some honk their horns. Others get angry and some even retaliate.
Children’s Advocacy Services launches take action campaign
“A child’s safety is an adult’s responsibility – what can you do?” are the words that stare back at you along with the big brown eyes of an innocent little boy. The question and image are part of a new campaign urging people to report potential child abuse and neglect.
Psychology student studies pediatric chest pain
For Adnan Smajic, a senior psychology major at the University of Missouri–St. Louis, having the opportunity to...
Clinical psychologist Kamila White studies non-cardiac chest pain in kids
Imagine waking up to hear your child crying from chest pain. You rush to the emergency room. Dozens of tests later,...
Eye on UMSL: Lakeside study
Each week, University Marketing and Communications at the University of Missouri–St. Louis displays one new image in...
Professor emeritus releases murder mystery novel
After spending more than 30 years working at a university, it’s not surprising that one might use the setting as the...
Psychologist returns to campus, researches impact of youth sports
Matthew Taylor can sympathize with his students when they talk of the outrageous St. Louis weather, traffic on their...
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