Academics & Research

Dads’ ages affect birth defects

By Suzanne Grossman · Wednesday, Feb. 26,2014 11:58 p.m.

In a new study, IU researchers discovered babies born to older fathers are more prone to psychiatric and academic problems than previously thought.

Professor sues, alledges breach of privacy rights

By Amanda Marino · Wednesday, Feb. 26,2014 12:14 a.m.

IU senior lecturer Christine Von der Haar and the American Civil Liberties Union filed a lawsuit Feb. 19, claiming that U.S. Customs and Border Protection agents detained her and breached her privacy.

Bridge Program to assist students with immigration

By Anna Hyzy · Monday, Feb. 24,2014 11:16 p.m.

The Kelley School of Business has partnered with the Office of International Services to help its international graduates and recruiting companies interested in hiring them through the immigration process.

PACE course discusses national security

By Anna Hyzy · Monday, Feb. 24,2014 12 a.m.

Students had the opportunity to gain one credit hour in just one day by participating in civil discourse on the topic of national security at the Political and Civic Engagement issues forum Saturday.

University group measures abysmal Congress approval rating

By Allison Wagner · Sunday, Feb. 23,2014 11:51 p.m.

An opinion survey conducted by the IU Center on Congress last week found 88.3 percent of citizens disapprove of how Congress is operating.

Mathematics professor receives megagrant

By IDS staff · Friday, Feb. 21,2014 12:20 a.m.

IU mathematics professor Vladimir Touraev was awarded a $2.7 million grant to start a new mathematics laboratory in Russia.

Study: alcohol-dependent women misinterpret risk

By Javonte Anderson · Friday, Feb. 21,2014 12:16 a.m.

Lindsay Arcurio, a graduate student in the Department of Psychological and Brain Sciences, has authored a study that examines alcohol dependent women’s brain activity while making high-risk decisions.

Too many decisions can cause fatigue

By Annie Garau · Friday, Feb. 21,2014 12:14 a.m.

Two IU researchers have contributed to a study revealing that seemingly insignificant decisions can cause fatigue. Apply that to the average life of a college student and it means impaired decision-making.

Kelley study examines effects of policies on business patents

By Anna Hyzy · Tuesday, Feb. 18,2014 11:12 p.m.

A new study released by the Kelley School of Business suggests that political gridlock has more effect on innovation and investment than economic policies.

Kinsey researcher advises Match.com, studies relationships

By Javonte Anderson · Monday, Feb. 17,2014 11:42 p.m.

Gender studies professor and Kinsey researcher Justin Garcia is also a scientific advisor for Match.com.

Kinsey app allows users to report, log sexual activity

By Dennis Barbosa · Friday, Feb. 14,2014 12:15 a.m.

This Valentine’s Day the Kinsey Institute for Research in Sex, Gender and Reproduction is asking big questions through a smartphone app called Kinsey Reporter.

COAS introduces new required public speaking course

By Kathrine Schulze · Friday, Feb. 7,2014 12:44 a.m.

The College of Arts and Sciences has altered its curriculum for the 2014-2015 school year to make public speaking a required course.

ROTC priority scheduling approved by BFC

By Kathrine Schulze · Wednesday, Feb. 5,2014 12:41 a.m.

Beginning in March, ROTC students will have priority registration to sign up for the fall semester.

Sustainability office fellowship applications open

By Anna Hyzy · Wednesday, Feb. 5,2014 12:23 a.m.

The Sustainability Course Development Fellowship offers financial support of up to $8,000 to faculty interested in developing sustainability-based courses at IU.

Scientists link depression and heart disease, stroke

By IDS staff · Wednesday, Feb. 5,2014 12:15 a.m.

Treatment of depression prior to any apparent signs of cardiovascular disease can decrease the risk of future cardiovascular problems and strokes by almost half, Jesse C. Stewart discovered.

School of Public Health debuts event planning organization

By Kathrine Schulze · Monday, Feb. 3,2014 11:42 p.m.

SEPA is a national professional organization that offers opportunities to students who are interested in the event planning field.

Congress earns C minus from academic experts

Monday, Feb. 3,2014 11:36 p.m.

A group of academic experts asked to assess Congress gave it a C minus for a subpar performance in 2013.

IU Surplus Stores recycles electronics, saves money, environment

By IDS staff · Sunday, Feb. 2,2014 11:31 p.m.

IU Surplus collects piles of unwanted electronic parts, cartridges, computers and cables from IU departments and recycles or resells them as an alternative to throwing them away.

Religion consortium to launch at IU

By IDS staff · Thursday, Jan. 30,2014 11:40 p.m.

IU announced that it will launch the Consortium for the Study of Religion, Ethics and Society, a conglomeration of several IU departments and faculty that will work toward furthering research in and among those departments.

Study combats obesity in schools

By IDS staff · Tuesday, Jan. 28,2014 12:30 a.m.

Illinois, Kentucky and Indiana have some of the highest obesity rates in the U.S., according to the United States Centers for Disease Control.

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