Topic: Research
R&D in Brief
Less stress for medical students, tests for toddlers and the power of popularity among teens.
Fall 2009
Jack Needs Jill to Get Up the Hill
Hills seem less steep if you have a friend by your side.
Fall 2009
Snooze Alarm
Fall 2009
A Wink Is as Good as a Nod
Watch a video that shows how researchers change perceived gender with video conferencing software.
Fall 2009
Adorable Secret to Success
Fall 2009
From DNA to the N.I.H.
Francis S. Collins to head multi-billion dollar research institute.
Fall 2009
Science, Fashion and Rock ’n’ Roll
Medical School dean Steven T. DeKosky is a “Rock Star of Science,” according to the June issue of GQ magazine.
Fall 2009
Targeting Addiction
Addiction is a disease that affects millions. Dr. Bankole Johnson is developing a pharmaceutical treatment for it.
Fall 2009
Can’t Buy Me Love
Jeff Dew found that the only type of disagreement that predicted whether a cohabiting couple would break up was money.
July 16, 2009
The University and the Economy: Reality Checks
As economic events unfolded, some professors threw away their syllabi and kept pace with breaking news.
Summer 2009
Special Report: The University and the Economy
Explore the economic turmoil from a variety of viewpoints, including those of faculty, students and alumni.
Summer 2009
Different Skills, Common Goal
Summer 2009
Honors
Former U.S. Senator John Warner (Law ’53) was made honorary Knight Commander by Queen Elizabeth II on March 17.
Summer 2009
Academic Notes
Summer 2009
Design. Build. Test. Repeat.
Summer 2009
The Depressing Side of Romance
Summer 2009
Hungry for Answers
Summer 2009
In Pursuit of Happiness
How would you reply if a psychologist asked how satisfied you were with your life? A trio of UVA professors delve into what makes us happy.
Spring 2009
R&D in Brief
Spring 2009
Buff Seniors
Spring 2009
A Smarter Dummy
Engineers at UVA’s Center for Applied Biomechanics are working on a new “virtual” crash-test dummy, existing entirely on computer and better simulating the intricacies of the body than a traditional dummy ever could.
Spring 2009
December 2008 E-newsletter: University News
December 16, 2008
R&D In Brief
Winter 2008
Fuel for Thought
Winter 2008