Office of Research and Scholarship

The Office of Research and Scholarship oversees research efforts by Decker College faculty, staff and students. 

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Research news

(articles listed in reverse chronological order)

Associate professor recognized by Sigma Xi for research, service
Lina Begdache named a full member of the Scientific Research Honor Society

SLP researchers explore how stuttering bias affects career advice
Study reveals communication skill stereotypes limit career opportunities for people who stutter

Student’s proposal for international student health workshop wins Road Map funding
Master of Public Health student Inijesu Taiwo aims to enhance international students’ health literacy and promote inclusivity

Decker College showcases innovative research during University Research Days event
College holds inaugural, Decker-specific programming

Calculus-inspired image takes top prize in Art of Science contest
Decker researcher among faculty, staff, student winners

‘Study drugs’ set the stage for other drug use and mental health decline
Adderall abuse primes college students for alcohol, cannabis and more

Pediatric Well-being Picture Scale developed through partnership with local schools
Nursing faculty and students develop tool to measure well-being in children

Finding the right words: Associate Professor Dawna Duff researches word learning
NIH-funded research explores how children with dyslexia and developmental language disorder can build their vocabulary

Could a smartphone app help prevent falls in older adults?
Researchers at ºÚÁÏÊÓƵ's Motion Analysis Research Laboratory study balance, develop app to help older adults

Six tips for a brighter summer from happiness experts at ºÚÁÏÊÓƵ
Two happiness experts from ºÚÁÏÊÓƵ offer actionable, research-based tips to stay happy this summer.

Virtual reality helps nursing students experience a patient’s perspective
Researchers develop immersive VR program to teach empathy

Associate professor explores the connection between diet and mental health
Lina Begdache studies nutrition at cellular and genetic levels, with a special interest in the brain