GW PhD Student Plays Key Role in Gamma-Ray Burst Discovery
The unique cosmic explosion rattles scientists’ understanding of long gamma-ray bursts.
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How Do We Learn About Other People?
A new study by a team including Gabriela Rosenblau, assistant professor of cognitive neuroscience, introduces a new computational modeling framework that describes how people learn about others.
GW Professor’s HAVEN Project Targets Black Youth Suicide Crisis
A GW psychology professor is focusing on a mental health crisis that has largely played out in the shadows: the Black youth suicide emergency.
Losing the Battle for Hearts and Minds Early in a Crisis
New study led by Physics' Neil Johnson shows how Facebook users became entangled with online communities opposed to best-science guidance early in the pandemic.
New GW Study: What You Know Changes How You See Things
People perceive objects differently depending on their prior experience with that object, according to a new study from Psychology's Sarah Shomstein.
Researchers Discover New Species of Salamander From Gulf Coastal Plains Hotspot
A team of researchers led by the Department of Biological Sciences' Alexander Pyron discovered a new species of swamp-dwelling dusky salamander from the Gulf Coastal Plain of southeastern...
Emerging artists at the Corcoran School of the Arts and Design presented their work at the first, in-person major student show in two years. NEXT, an annual showcase, features graduating...
Unionized Nursing Homes Experienced Lower COVID-19 Resident Mortality and Worker Infection Rates
A study led by Political Science’s Adam Dean showed resident mortality and worker infection rates were significantly smaller than at non-unionized facilities.
2021 Arthur S. Flemming Awards Recognize Exceptional Federal Employees
The Trachtenberg School of Public Policy and Public Administration will join the Arthur S. Flemming Commission and National Academy of Public Administration in presenting the...
New Podcast Series to Confront COVID-19 Disinformation
Hosted by SMPA's Frank Sesno, the podcast “Healthy You: Confronting our Disease of Disinformation,” will talk to health and media experts about the impact of deliberate disinformation and...