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Science & Technology
October 17, 2014 | 02:40 pm

‘Red Effect’ sparks interest in female monkeys

Recent studies have showed that the color red tends to increase our attraction toward others, feelings of jealousy, and even reaction times. Now, new research shows that female monkeys also respond to the color red, suggesting that biology, rather than our culture, may play the fundamental role in our “red” reactions.

topics: Benjamin Hayden, colors, Department of Brain and Cognitive Sciences, Department of Psychology, emotions, research finding, School of Arts and Sciences,
Science & Technology
October 16, 2014 | 02:03 pm

2014 Lewis Henry Morgan Lecture focuses on wave science

Noted anthropologist Stefan Helmreich will provide insights on how scientists are studying waves in nature to understand phenomena as diverse as the social sciences and climate change.

topics: announcements, Department of Anthropology, Morgan Lecture Series, Stefan Helmreich,
University News
October 8, 2014 | 02:04 pm

University mourns sudden loss of David Knill

Knill, who came to the University as an associate professor in 1999, was a leading scientist in the study of human perception. He also served as the associate director of the Center for Visual Science since 2001. Most of his work, which included over 60 research and review articles, focused on visual perception and how humans use vision to guide physical actions.

topics: Center for Visual Science, David Knill, Department of Brain and Cognitive Sciences, obituaries, School of Arts and Sciences,
Science & Technology
October 6, 2014 | 04:30 pm

Researcher receives $1.25M grant to unlock ‘magic’ behind babies, language

Elika Bergelson, a newly-appointed research assistant professor in the Department of Brain and Cognitive Sciences, focuses on understanding how babies learn words between 6-to 18-months old. Funding from the NIH recognizes Bergelson as one of the nation’s “exceptional early career scientist” and will help her pathbreaking work advance more quickly.

topics: Department of Brain and Cognitive Sciences, Elika Bergelson, grant, language, National Institutes of Health, Rochester Baby Lab, School of Arts and Sciences,
University News
October 3, 2014 | 05:23 pm

New director appointed for Intercultural Center

The University has appointed Jessica Guzmán-Rea as the director of its Intercultural Center (ICC). In this role, Guzmán-Rea will promote collaborative programming and initiatives that are welcoming to students, faculty, and staff from diverse backgrounds.

topics: announcements, diversity, Intercultural Center, Jessica Guzmán-Rea,
Campus Life
September 15, 2014 | 06:22 pm

UR fall concert series features Vic Mensa and Asher Roth

Chicago native Vic Mensa is an independent rap artist who recently began a solo career after the breakup of his rap-rock band Kids These Days. Asher Roth is best known for his hit single “I Love College”, which reached number 12 on the US Billboard Music Charts.

topics: announcements,