Sound waves could be the future of biomedical research, diagnosing and treatment, says Peng Li, a chemistry professor in the Eberly College of Arts and Sciences. Li is a data analyst for an ongoing research study using an acoustic device to separate extracellular vesicles for a deeper look at their properties.
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Jeanette Kennett, a professor in the Department of Philosophy at Macquarie University, will give a talk on "Competence, Attributability and Blame: Resolving the Responsibility of the Psychopath," Thursday (Oct. 26) at 4:30 p.m. in the Downtown Library's Room 2036. This talk is hosted by the Department of Philosophy.
Alfgeir Kristjansson, an assistant professor in WVU’s School of Public Health, is studying data related to teen substance abuse in West Virginia. The results are in stark contrast to groups of teens that he studied in Iceland, where researchers helped implement a successful substance abuse avoidance program.
Join the West Virginia Clinical and Translational Science Institute and the Department of Biostatistics for a hands-on introduction and overview of the R and RStudio statistical computing, graphics, and data analysis system. This event will take place Wednesday (Oct. 25) from noon to 1 p.m. in the WVCTSI Conference Room (room G150 of the Erma Byrd Biomedical Research Center).
Macabe Keliher recently published an article in the American Historical Review, the most prestigious journal in the historical field for cutting edge research. His article, "The Problem of Imperial Relatives in Early Modern Empires and the Making of Qing China," provides ground-breaking research into the role of familial relations in Qin China's leadership.
Market Research 101 will be held Monday (Oct. 23) at noon in room 413 of Evansdale Crossing. This workshop is aimed at helping entrepreneurs navigate the market research process.