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Brain Waves of Tibetan Monks Could One Day Help Students in the West
March 15, 2016
Since the time of the early Buddhist kings, Tibetan monks have practiced analytic meditation - where they memorize a Buddhist text and then attempt to deepen their understanding of this material by joining in debate pits lead by a senior monk, known as the challenger.
Read More »Kent State Researchers Use Digital Devices to Dispense Medications Safely
Oct. 13, 2015
Organizing prescription medications in a traditional pill dispenser is not effective enough when patients are taking up to 20 different drugs seven to nine times a day. Not taking the medication at the right time or taking too much results in 700,000 emergency room visits…
Read More »Kent State’s SOLE Center Researchers to Study Informal STEM Learning Experiences With NSF Grant
Dec. 5, 2014
While most can agree that STEM (science, technology, engineering and mathematics) experiences outside of school can be exciting and engaging for young people, there is much that isn’t known about its impact on short-term and long-term learning. How can it best be connected to…
Read More »Shedding Light on How We Pursue Goals in Relationships
Oct. 1, 2014
As Hayley Matthews, editor-in-chief of DatingAdvice.com, writes, "Judith Gere, Ph.D., is looking to shake things up with her trail-blazing research about how relationships affect our pursuit of life goals. …
Read More »Kent State and University of Pennsylvania Receive $3.6 Million to Study Meditation Effects on Blood Pressure
Sept. 15, 2014
Does mindfulness meditation truly help in relieving stress and managing blood pressure? It is a popular technique, but until now no large-scale studies utilizing meditation have been conducted.
Read More »All Clinical Psychology Graduate Students Placed in APA-Accredited Internships
Aug. 16, 2014
The Department of Psychological Sciences has once again placed all 13 of its Clinical Psychology graduate students who applied for internships at APA-accredited sites this summer. According to Psychology Department Chair Maria Zaragoza, Ph.D., nationally, the match…
Read More »Department of Psychology Hosts U-Night to End Stigma
March 17, 2014
Kent State University’s Department of Psychology will host U-Night to End Stigma on April 14 from 5-9 p.m. at the Kent Student Center Ballroom. Attendees can come and go as their schedule allows. This event will provide a platform for students, community members, professionals…
Read More »Kent State Psychology Professor Is Honored with Outstanding Teaching Award
Feb. 10, 2014
A compassionate teacher who is able to make the class laugh and still maintain a serious learning environment is a teacher who has proven to be outstanding in many ways. Robin Joynes, assistant professor in Kent State University’s Department of Psychology, is one of those…
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