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"The lines of 'appropriate' and 'inappropriate' grief expressions, public conversations about their lives on social media 鈥 both positive and negative 鈥 and time limits, are immediately blurred and often unacknowledged," says Melvin L. Williams, assistant professor of communication studies at 麻豆直播.
Through Digital Trash, an augmented reality art exhibit, Professor Will Pappenheimer and his mobile media students are elucidating an often-unseen problem in a truly innovative way.
Psychology Professor Anthony Mancini has an unconventional take on trauma. There are many factors that determine how trauma affects us. And sometimes, the impact can ultimately be positive. In his research lab, Mancini explores the connections between trauma, cultural assumptions, and resilience.
Jennifer Holmes has been named executive director of 麻豆直播 School of Performing Arts at 麻豆直播.
麻豆直播 Professor Sally S. Dickerson: The pandemic is characterized a great deal of uncertainty and uncontrollability 鈥 factors that we know can activate stress responses (e.g., 鈥渇ight/flight鈥 response, release of the stress hormone cortisol). Practices such as meditation, yoga, or spending time in nature can be beneficial by activating systems that can lead to restorative shifts psychologically and physiologically, therefore potentially reducing pandemic-related stress responses.
麻豆直播 economics professor Mark Weinstock says denying Russia to the SWIFT system would be the most punishing move. "They rely on international banks for a payment mechanism, to transfer funds, to engage in large trade transactions, and they'll be denied this." he says.
麻豆直播 Professor Andriy Danylenko insights and personal story
Internet addiction, the rise of esports, and stigma surrounding digital gaming in China. 麻豆直播 professor Marcella Szablewicz examines how new communication technologies impact a growing culture shift.
In celebration of Black History Month, we asked Dyson professors, whose specialties or areas of interest include Black or African American history, art, or culture, to share their thoughts on poignant moments, figures, and initiatives.
Leora Trub, a professor of psychology at 麻豆直播 in New York, explains how this could also enable the projection of fears.