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November 5, 2015

What ‘drives’ curiosity research?

Scientists have been studying curiosity since the 19th century, but combining techniques from several fields now makes it possible for the first time to study it with full scientific rigor, according to the authors of a new paper.

topics: Department of Brain and Cognitive Sciences, Natural Sciences, research finding, School of Arts and Sciences,
Harry Reis
University News
November 3, 2015

Harry Reis honored with career award

Psychology professor Harry Reis has been awarded the 2015 Career Contribution Award by the Society for Personality and Social Psychology (SPSP). The award honors scholars who have made major theoretical, methodological, or empirical contributions to the field.

topics: announcements, awards, Department of Psychology, Harry Reis, School of Arts and Sciences,
Barbara Burger, Joel Seligman, Mary Ann Mavrinac

The gift will support the creation and implementation of the iZone, a collaborative, technology-rich space that will provide students with programs, services, and resources to explore their ideas and develop innovative projects for social, cultural, community, and economic impact.

topics: announcements, gift, River Campus Libraries,
still from film shows two women sitting at a table, with angry expressions on their faces

This year’s Polish Film Festival, put on by the Skalny Center for Polish and Central European Studies, features stories of elusive happiness, personal struggles, history, and murder.

topics: events, humanities, Polish Film Festival, School of Arts and Sciences, Skalny Center for Polish and Central European Studies,