Academics & Research
Professor's research involves one of Time magazine's best inventions of 2021
Researchers received a grant from the National Institutes of Health to compare how young children use two mobility devices.
Dec 15, 2021
Success coaches aid in retention; part of holistic team available to students
In increasing numbers, students are using a low-risk resource to help them succeed in and out of the classroom.
Nov 22, 2021
Perfectly browned rolls? Fluffy mashed potatoes? Chemistry in the kitchen makes for delicious Thanksgiving dinner dishes
Jessica VandenPlas also says chemistry explains how some dishes might not turn out as planned.
Nov 22, 2021
When assessing our own health over time, memory complicates perception, GVSU research shows
GVSU psychology experts Michael Wolfe and Todd Williams conducted the research.
Nov 16, 2021
GVSU sociologist helps natural resource management community partners collect key social science data for projects
Amanda Buday said her job is to help address the human element of these efforts.
Nov 10, 2021
GVSU deepens impact on Medical Mile with addition of new health building
GVSU became the first educator with a presence on Medical Mile in 2003 with the opening of the Cook-DeVos Center for Health Sciences and has played a crucial role in Grand Rapids becoming a destination for health care.
Nov 1, 2021
After mindfulness class, students report less stress, better concentration
Faculty who teach the course report it helps students with stress management and interpersonal relationships.
Oct 26, 2021
Socializing through the ages: Great Lakes History Conference to explore how we communicate, from social media to pretzels
The hybrid conference is scheduled for October 22 and 23, with both in-person and online options.
Oct 19, 2021
GVSU joins two other schools for NSF-funded study of prominent rock with unclear origins
GVSU researcher Ian Winkelstern and colleagues are studying dolomite. Students will also take part.
Oct 11, 2021
Nursing professor utilizes location tracking in wayfinding research at independent and assisted living facilities
Location tracking is being utilized to know if improving wayfinding design helps residents of independent and assisted living centers use the spaces in their community better.
Oct 7, 2021
