Fulbright Experience: Stroke Research Abroad
Beth-El professor and director of the Gerontology Center Amy Silva-Smith spent five months at Edinburgh Napier University to study the benefits of being physically activity after a stroke. (More)
Research
Centering the Gerontology Center: 5 Questions with Amy Silva-Smith
With a steady increase in the nation’s older population, studies and efforts to support gerontology-focused education and research are more important than ever before. (More)
How Sociological Factors Affect Women’s Gymnastics
One of the highlights of the Summer Olympics is the women’s artistic gymnastics events. Millions tune in across the globe to watch as women do different feats on the floor, balance beam, uneven bars and vault. (More)
Smith earns Fulbright to continue anthropological research
Kimbra Smith, Associate Professor of Anthropology, is preparing to return to Ecuador for a second time as a Fulbright Scholar. (More)
Uncovering the unheard: Researchers reveal inaudible remote cyber-attacks on voice assistant devices
Shouhuai Xu, a UCCS professor in computer science, recently published a paper on USENIX Security 2023 that demonstrates a novel inaudible voice trojan attack to exploit vulnerabilities of smart device microphones and voice assistants. (More)
How are white men being perceived on Tinder?
UCCS and University of Wisconsin researchers delved into how sexualized profiles of white men are interpreted on Tinder with their research study. (More)
6 Questions with Tom Christensen, author of “Understanding Surface and Thin Film Science”
Described as “a conceptual overview of surface and thin film science,” Christensen’s book provides a basic and straightforward understanding of the most common ideas and methods used in these fields. (More)
Kupferman Selected by U.S. Department of State for Prestigious Specialist Project
The U.S. Department of State announced the selection of Scott Kupferman for a multi-phase Specialist project focusing on enhancing accessible and inclusive education for students who are deaf in the Philippines. (More)
Could herbal supplements help students manage stress levels?
Between keeping up with school, social lives and extracurriculars, it’s no surprise that college students often experience high stress levels. To help combat these stressors, UCCS researchers are looking into the herb ashwagandha as a potential way to improve sleep quality, clarity and energy levels. (More)
Computer Science professor receives Young Investigator Research Program grant
Philip Brown, Assistant Professor in Computer Science, is one of two UCCS faculty to be awarded the Young Investigator Research Program (YIP) grant from the Air Force Office of Scientific Research. (More)