Tag: nku week
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Rachael Clark, Northern Kentucky University – Hope in Poverty
On Northern Kentucky University Week: Engaged students can help a community thrive. Rachael Clark, professor in the department of psychological sciences, describes one instance where it made a difference. Rachael Clark, Lecturer at Northern Kentucky University investigates human strengths within challenging contexts. Dr. Clark’s research focuses on integrating multiple sources of data to understand research…
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Zachary Hart, Northern Kentucky University – Sensemaking by Parents of Children with Disabilities
On Northern Kentucky University Week: Making sense of information is crucial for parenting a special needs child. Zachary P. Hart, professor in the department of communication, explores how to do so effectively. I joined the NKU faculty in 2003. I earned my PhD in Communication from Michigan State University. I previously taught at the University…
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Kristy Hopfensperger, Northern Kentucky University – One Milkweed at a Time
On Northern Kentucky University Week: Want to help out the butterflies? Plant some milkweed. Kristy Hopfensperger, professor in the environmental science program, discusses needed habitat restoration. Kristy is an ecosystem ecologist and director of the Environmental Science Program at Northern Kentucky University. At the heart of her research projects are undergraduate students and community partners.…
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Chris Curran, Northern Kentucky University – Watch out for the TRAP
On Northern Kentucky University Week: Air pollution is still a killer all over the world. Christine Curran, associate professor of biological sciences, examines how it affects more than just the lungs. Dr. Curran’s research is in understanding how environmental toxicants affect the brain, leading to deficits in learning and memory and altered behavior. Understanding how…
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Linda Dynan, Northern Kentucky University – Hospital Safety and Quality
On Northern Kentucky University Week: Hospital safety and quality are a pressing concern. Linda Dynan, professor of economics, takes an economic outlook on this issue. Dr. Linda Dynan is a Professor of Economics at Northern Kentucky University. She earned her B.A. in economics from the University of Pennsylvania, and her MA, MPhil and doctorate in…