Tag: psychology
Forbes ranks S&T’s online psychology master’s program in top 10
Missouri S&T’s online master’s degree program in psychological science recently earned a top ranking from the website Forbes Advisor.
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Can music improve memory in older adults?
Both the U.S. and the global population are aging, with the average age increasing from 21.5 in 1970 to over 30 in 2019. With this steady growth, the need to better understand age-associated diseases and pathologies grows as well. One aspect of mental ability that declines in even healthy aging adults is the ability to recall episodically detailed memories.
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Tackling modern health care
Justin Onwugbufor believes that his success on and off the field at Missouri S&T is based in a favorite saying of his grandmother’s – prepare, produce, prosper.
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Nancy Stone elected fellow of the Human Factors and Ergonomics Society
The Human Factors and Ergonomics Society (HFES) has elected Dr. Nancy Stone, professor of psychological science at Missouri S&T, as a fellow of its 2021 class.
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Missouri S&T Renaissance Student Award goes to Raelynn Twohy
Raelynn Twohy, a senior in biological sciences and psychology from St. Peters, Missouri, has earned Missouri S&T’s Renaissance Student Award for 2021. The award was presented Thursday, May 6, in a virtual ceremony hosted by the department of arts, languages, and philosophy, and includes a $1,000 prize.
Read More »S&T to host talks on workplace bullying, leading during a crisis
Missouri S&T’s global learning department will host two virtual talks this spring with the topics covering how to identify workplace bullying and lessons learned from leading during a pandemic.
Read More »Dr. Amber Henslee is Missouri S&T’s 2020 Woman of the Year
Missouri University of Science and Technology honored Dr. Amber Henslee, associate professor of psychological science, as the 2020 Woman of the Year today (Wednesday, Nov. 4) during a virtual ceremony. The Woman of the Year award is given annually to a female full-time tenured or tenure-track faculty member in recognition of her efforts to improve […]
Read More »Merilee Krueger named S&T Women’s Advocate of the Year
Merilee Krueger, teaching professor of psychological science, at Missouri University of Science and Technology, has been named the 2020 recipient of the Dr. Elizabeth Cummins Women’s Advocate Award at Missouri S&T. She was honored during a virtual ceremony on Wednesday, Nov. 4. The award is given to any Missouri S&T employee, regardless of gender or […]
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Researcher’s work a step toward “playlist” for testing neurological disorders
Psychologists and medical researchers for years have used familiar tunes to study brain disorders such as Alzheimer’s disease and dementia, but they’ve never had a common set of songs to draw from. A new study by a neuroscientist at Missouri S&T may give those researchers a list of “greatest hits” to aid in their future […]
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S&T researcher examines if AI have a mind of their own
Most people encounter artificial intelligence (AI) every day in their personal and professional lives. Without giving it a second thought, people ask Alexa to add soda to a shopping list, drive with Google Maps and add filters to their Snapchat – all examples of AI use. But a Missouri University of Science and Technology researcher is examining what is considered evidence of AIs having a “mind,” which will show when a person perceives AI actions as morally wrong.
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