Academics & Research

Study shows Americans tend to underestimate use of water

By Kathrine Schulze · Wednesday, March 5,2014 10:09 p.m.

With a recycle bin in every hallway and low-wattage light bulbs on every store shelf, it might be surprising to discover most Americans use twice the amount of water daily than they think they do.

IUB college completion rates exceed state average

By Sara Kate Nash · Wednesday, March 5,2014 10:06 p.m.

IU-Bloomington has the highest on-time completion rate and the highest total student completion rate of all colleges in Indiana, according to the College Completion Rates for Indiana report released Feb. 18.

IU named partner for Chicago-based Digital Lab

By Sierra Gardener · Wednesday, March 5,2014 10:05 p.m.

IU was named a partner for the $320 million Chicago-based Digital Lab of Manufacturing. The lab’s building plans were announced by President Barack Obama on Feb. 25.

Provost addresses critiques at Town Hall

By Kathrine Schulze · Wednesday, March 5,2014 12:19 a.m.

Robel said the Strategic Plan is meant to address broad goals for campus, not specific issues.

Strategic Plan could expand Hutton's role

By IDS staff · Tuesday, March 4,2014 11:28 p.m.

The Hutton Honors College might take on an expanded role if Provost Lauren Robel’s draft of the campus strategic plan is approved.

Math professor receives grant to study learning styles in middle school students

By IDS staff · Tuesday, March 4,2014 11:25 p.m.

The National Science Foundation has given IU professor Amy Hackenberg $646,479 to conduct a study in different learning styles for math in middle school students.

IU professor honored as Sloan Fellow

By Anthony Broderick · Thursday, Feb. 27,2014 9:17 p.m.

The Alfred P. Sloan Foundation board primarily awards departments in physics, chemistry and math fields. IU professor and geologist Douglas A. Edmonds was recently honored as the latest fellow.

Dads’ ages affect birth defects

By Suzanne Grossman · Wednesday, Feb. 26,2014 11:58 p.m.

In a new study, IU researchers discovered babies born to older fathers are more prone to psychiatric and academic problems than previously thought.

Professor sues, alledges breach of privacy rights

By Amanda Marino · Wednesday, Feb. 26,2014 12:14 a.m.

IU senior lecturer Christine Von der Haar and the American Civil Liberties Union filed a lawsuit Feb. 19, claiming that U.S. Customs and Border Protection agents detained her and breached her privacy.

Bridge Program to assist students with immigration

By Anna Hyzy · Monday, Feb. 24,2014 11:16 p.m.

The Kelley School of Business has partnered with the Office of International Services to help its international graduates and recruiting companies interested in hiring them through the immigration process.

PACE course discusses national security

By Anna Hyzy · Monday, Feb. 24,2014 12 a.m.

Students had the opportunity to gain one credit hour in just one day by participating in civil discourse on the topic of national security at the Political and Civic Engagement issues forum Saturday.

University group measures abysmal Congress approval rating

By Allison Wagner · Sunday, Feb. 23,2014 11:51 p.m.

An opinion survey conducted by the IU Center on Congress last week found 88.3 percent of citizens disapprove of how Congress is operating.

Mathematics professor receives megagrant

By IDS staff · Friday, Feb. 21,2014 12:20 a.m.

IU mathematics professor Vladimir Touraev was awarded a $2.7 million grant to start a new mathematics laboratory in Russia.

Study: alcohol-dependent women misinterpret risk

By Javonte Anderson · Friday, Feb. 21,2014 12:16 a.m.

Lindsay Arcurio, a graduate student in the Department of Psychological and Brain Sciences, has authored a study that examines alcohol dependent women’s brain activity while making high-risk decisions.

Too many decisions can cause fatigue

By Annie Garau · Friday, Feb. 21,2014 12:14 a.m.

Two IU researchers have contributed to a study revealing that seemingly insignificant decisions can cause fatigue. Apply that to the average life of a college student and it means impaired decision-making.

Kelley study examines effects of policies on business patents

By Anna Hyzy · Tuesday, Feb. 18,2014 11:12 p.m.

A new study released by the Kelley School of Business suggests that political gridlock has more effect on innovation and investment than economic policies.

Kinsey researcher advises Match.com, studies relationships

By Javonte Anderson · Monday, Feb. 17,2014 11:42 p.m.

Gender studies professor and Kinsey researcher Justin Garcia is also a scientific advisor for Match.com.

Kinsey app allows users to report, log sexual activity

By Dennis Barbosa · Friday, Feb. 14,2014 12:15 a.m.

This Valentine’s Day the Kinsey Institute for Research in Sex, Gender and Reproduction is asking big questions through a smartphone app called Kinsey Reporter.

COAS introduces new required public speaking course

By Kathrine Schulze · Friday, Feb. 7,2014 12:44 a.m.

The College of Arts and Sciences has altered its curriculum for the 2014-2015 school year to make public speaking a required course.

ROTC priority scheduling approved by BFC

By Kathrine Schulze · Wednesday, Feb. 5,2014 12:41 a.m.

Beginning in March, ROTC students will have priority registration to sign up for the fall semester.

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