2001-2003 news archives of the college of arts and science

Before Harry Potter and soap operas, the magazine novel was first cliffhanger, according to Patricia Okker, English, in new book.

John Kerns, Psychological Sciences, and team discover area of brain that "controls" cognitive control.

Bird population changes may be natural, says John Faaborg and Ernesto Ruelas-Inzunza, Biological Sciences. Plus, another research project tracks warblers through tail feathers.

Gabor Forgacs, Physics and Astronomy, uses bioprinter to print 3-D cellular structures; self-assembly an important step toward artificial organs.

Presidential candidates positive in TV talk show statements, says new study by Bill Benoit and Kevin Stein, Communication. Plus, historical look at campaigns shows Republicans attack on character.

Michael Kramer and Debbie Dougherty, Communication, show that personal communication is key in calming job doubts during acquisitions.

Carol Anderson, History, earns presitgious award for Eyes off the Prize.

Timothy Materer, English, awarded National Endowment for the Humanities Fellowship.

Richard Loeppky, Chemistry, and research team discovers possible link between stomach chemistry and cancer.

Lampo Leong, Art, featured in local gallery exhibit.

Ray Semlitsch, Biological Sciences, provides broad definition of stream/wetland ecosystems.

Elaine Lawless, English, and Heather Carver, Theatre, raise domestic-violence awareness through performance troupe.

Bill Benoit, Communication,
analyzes Democrats New Mexico debate.

Bill Benoit, Communication, launches new Web site, tracks 2004 presidential campaign.

Kristin Buss, Psychologial Sciences, and team seek root of anxiety disorders in children.

Research by Bruce Bartholow, Ken Sher and Jennifer Krull, Psychological Sciences, confirms Greek students heavier drinkers in college.

Suzanne Burgoyne, Theatre, honored as outstanding teacher.

Larry Brown, Geography, studies
Christian Identity Movement beliefs.

Nelson Cowan and Scott Saults, Psychological Sciences, examine working memory.

Girl Scouts make slime "blood" in Sheryl Tucker's, Chemistry, Magic of Chemistry program.

Bill Benoit, Communication, analyzes May 2003 Democrats debate.

Jay Thelen, Proteomics Center and Biological Sciences, awarded $1.2 million grant for oil-seed research.

Marvin Lewis, Romance Languages, honored by University of Caen and French Ministry of Foreign Affairs for Afro-Romance research.

Eric Sandvol, Geological Sciences, and international team measure earth structure beneath eastern Turkey.

Congratulations to the 2003 Kemper Fellows for Teaching Excellence!

University of Helsinki honors Nelson Cowan, Psychological Sciences.

Michael Kramer, Communication, examines the art of managing groups through his community-theater experience.

Research by Mark Kirk, Biological Sciences, targets diseases of the central nervous system.

Dennis Miller, Psychological Sciences, studies effect of ephedrine; could lead to developing safe weight-loss drug.

Kelle Reach, Psychological Sciences, targets successful homework hotlines.

Raymond Wood, Anthropology, researches “the two most famous travelers” before Lewis and Clark.

Dave Robertson, Chemistry, and Ethan Balkin, Biology major, find lead in over-the-counter dietary supplments.

Research by Jack Tanner, Chemistry, and group can lead to better understanding of the causes of schizophrenia.

Undergrad research program receives renewed NSF funding.

Sergei Kopeikin, Physics and Astronomy, other scientists measure the speed of gravity, testing Einstein's theory of general relativity.  

Betinna Drew, English, paints critical picture of Andrew Jackson, architect of Indian removal.

Harris Cooper and Jeff Valentine, Psychological Sciences, examine educational practices as part of US Department of Education project.

Troy Zars, Biological Sciences, works to localize memory in Drosophila.

Doug Hunt, English, explores college challenges for and college readiness of students.

David Geary, Psychological Sciences, and colleague link estrogen to borderline personality disorder.

David DuBois, Psychological Sciences, analyzes youth mentoring programs.

The West Wing directly influences public's perception of the president, Lance Holbert, Communication, finds.

Brad Prager, German and Russian Studies, finds comic books aren't just for kids.

With the help of John Foley, Classical Studies and English, oral poetry can be as easy as the Internet.

Jeff Pasley, History, writes about   for Common-Place, digital magazine of American history.

Sherod Santos receives the prestigious Theodore Roethke Poetry Prize for his book, The Pilot Star Elegies.

Maize Mapping Project associate project director Karen Cone, Biological Sciences, and project members unveil new maize genome map.

Crime films a direct result of tabloid journalism, finds Nancy West, English.

Cathy Krull and group (Biological Sciences) investigate molecular "traffic signals" that control cell migration in embryos.

Missouri's position strong in national politics after 2002 election, says Richard Hardy, Political Science.

Debbie Dougherty, Communication, sheds new light on workforce sexual harrassment.

Shanna Swan, Endocrine Disruptors Group and Family and Community Medicine, suggests agricultural chemicals contributing to low-sperm count.

Making Anti-Drug Campaigns More Effective: Target Parenting Styles, says Michael Stephenson, Communication.

The key to fundraising success. Michael Kraemer, Communication, examines how to succeed in fundraising.

Political Cartoons Offer Unique Perspective finds Bill Benoit and students, Communication.

Harris Cooper, Psychological Sciences, testifies about summer school on Capitol Hill.

Wetland regulations inadequate to preserve natural resources says Ray Semlitsch, Biological Sciences, expert in wetland ecology.

Newly Discovered 'Carbon Nanopores' Could Be Used for Alternative Fuel Storage, says Peter Pfeifer, Physics.

Lewis & Clark Musical Drama on Stage at Carnegie Hall, Kennedy Center

Emotional masks in the workplace expected, find Michael Kramer and Jon Hess, Communication.

Lewis and Clark: tracking the Corps of Discovery
Jim Harlan, Geographic Resources Center, uses historic data to reconstruct the landscape of 1804.

Dennis Trout, Classical Studies, awarded NEH research fellowship for project on Christianization of Rome.

Madagascar caves
Joe Hobbs, Geography, studies cultural uses of caves.

Tennessee Williams volume awarded prize.
Albert Devlin's (English) publication is honored by the Modern Language Association.

'Magic of Chemistry'
Sheryl Tucker, Chemistry, extends her NSF CAREER award to local Girl Scouts.

Was Alexander Great?
Ian Worthington, History, questions long-held ideas of Alexander. [ Ancient History Bulletin article ]

Examining the Clinton scandals Joseph R. Blaney, who recently earned his doctorate from MU, and Bill Benoit, Communication, evaluate eight Clinton scandals.

Tapping her way through history Mary Neth, History and Women Studies, is studying the interaction between tap dance and the women's movement in the United States during the 20th century.

Kline Chair established in Philosophy
Generous gift of Harold Kline funds a specialist in ethical theory and support MU's interdisciplinary program in bioethics. (Dept. of Philosophy)

Soccer moms and Little League dads
David Geary, Psychological Sciences, and Mark Flinn, Anthropology, propose a new theory explaining parenting.

MU, Proteome form cancer-fighting partnership.

The Graying of America by Donald Kausler, emeritus professor of Psychological Sciences, is reissued.

Ian Worthington, History, co-founded Electronic Antiquity and continues as its joint-editor.

Math, science skills add up to eye-catching art
How many glass tiles does it take to get to the center of a 30-foot-diameter tiger mosaic? Watercolorist Paul Jackson knows.

Sitcoms support positive male behaviors says Michael Porter, Communication, and Glenn Good, Educational & Counseling Psychology.
[ Tribune article ]

Molecular locksmiths
Jack Tanner, Chemistry, and collaborators determine the shape of an antibody involved with lupus.