Research
A Grand Valley expert is helping a thriving county envision its 'highly dynamic' land use future
Chad Frederick and his students are working with an Ottawa County leader to analyze future options.
Jan 21, 2020
How climate change, millennials and tainted donors are impacting philanthropy
Climate change, millennials becoming a majority of the workforce, and increasing critiques of tainted donors are changing the nonprofit sector in profound new ways, according to experts and thought leaders at the Dorothy A. Johnson Center for Philanthropy at Grand Valley State University.
Jan 14, 2020
GVSU researcher lead author of large-scale study finding disruptive behaviors may lead to poorer romantic relationships
Mikhila Wildey said the findings suggest not overlooking such behaviors in romantic partners.
Nov 14, 2019
Biology researchers studying if bats can help control pests at apple orchards
The research has received backing from a grant awarded through the U.S. Department of Agriculture.
Nov 7, 2019
Anthropology faculty member, student use emerging technique to determine age of skulls
The findings will be added to a growing body of research.
Oct 10, 2019
Alumna part of team winning Ig Nobel prize for key discovery about wombat scat
The annual awards are presented each September at Harvard University.
Sep 17, 2019
GVSU study: Kent Co. parks generate $33 million in economic activity
An economic impact study of the regional park system in Kent County, conducted by Grand Valley faculty members, shows about 1.4 million people visited one of the county's 42 parks, greenspaces or regional trails in 2018.
Sep 13, 2019
Are natural drugs better? Grand Valley faculty member part of research showing consumers swayed by that notion
The findings show the role that emotion can play in health decisions, according to experts.
Aug 13, 2019
GVSU professor: Space exploration and religion have a long shared history
Deana Weibel has done extensive research on religion and space exploration
Jul 19, 2019
Geology faculty member studying climate change through National Science Foundation grant
A Grand Valley faculty member is part of a team of researchers receiving a National Science Foundation grant to study climate change by examining warm climates in the geologic past.
Jul 10, 2019
