Archive Posts
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Study Raises Safety Concerns Over the Online Sale of Secondhand CPAP Devices
University NewsThe study, published today in the medical journal JAMA Internal Medicine, examines the technically illegal sale of used CPAP machines on Craigslist in 18 U.S. cities.
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How a Psychology Professor and a Wellness Director Just Might Put Alarm-Clock Factories Out of Business
University NewsDr. Roxanne Prichard and Birdie Cunningham are spreading the gospel of how much better life can be with a good night’s sleep under your belt. -
Neuroscience Honor Society Induction Will Be April 22
University NewsDr. Uzma Samadani will deliver the Distinguished Lecture in Neuroscience after the induction ceremony. -
Thinking in Third Person May Help Make Courtroom Sentencing Fairer
University NewsSophomore Ashley DeMaio studied how self-talk – talking in third person vs. first – might help reduce racial disparities in prison sentences. -
Mastering Psychology Through Research
Though the clinical dimension of psychology is certainly its most well-known aspect, St. Thomas students master the science of psychology through the psychology curriculum and through hands-on work in active research teams. -
Exploring the Mysteries of the Brain
University NewsSt. Thomas professor Kurt Illig shares why he became interested in neuroscience—and how he shares that passion with students. -
Sleepless in School: Professors Examine the Price We Pay for Poor Sleep
Monica Hartmann, professor of economics, and J. Roxanne Prichard, associate professor of psychology, explain their research on college students' sleep habits and their effects on academic performance. -
Connecting Through Brainwaves
University NewsRobin Willenbring '12 is co-director of Brainwaves, a student-run organization based out of the Rochester Mayo Clinic that helps bring science into the classroom. -
Rethinking Depression
University NewsThe Excel! Research Scholars Program gave junior Kelsey Benton the opportunity to conduct research on depression and stress over the summer. -
UST in the News for Nov. 5, 2014
University NewsA shifted papal policy, Peterson’s potential plea deal, and plagiarism in this week’s headlines.