Zozobra: The best word for the worst year
For those feeling disoriented by the events of 2020, understanding “zozobra’ may help, said Wake Forest assistant professor of philosophy Francisco Gallegos.Categories: Research & Discovery
For those feeling disoriented by the events of 2020, understanding “zozobra’ may help, said Wake Forest assistant professor of philosophy Francisco Gallegos.Election 2020: Wake Forest University Experts Available
From North Carolina’s impact on the national election to Latinx voters to the post-election role of social media, Wake Forest faculty experts can comment this week on election-related topics.Categories: Research & Discovery
“Border-Ball” uses baseball to build connections
A virtual exhibition of artist and professor Joel Tauber’s 40-day pilgrimage along the U.S.-Mexico border will open on Oct. 17 with ArtCenter DTLA in Los Angeles, California, launching the online premiere of the “Border-Ball” documentary.Categories: Research & Discovery
WFU awarded $700K+ to advance new model for engineering education
If crisis is the mother of invention, the need for socially conscious engineers whose work is guided by strong ethical values and practices has never been more evident than in the fight against COVID-19.Categories: Experiential Learning, Research & Discovery
Wake Forest University contributes to national study on housing loss
The Future of Property Rights Program at New America, in partnership with Wake Forest University, Wake Forest University School of Law, and Winston-Salem State University has been conducting research to understand where housing loss is most acute across the nation, with a spotlight on Forsyth County to determine who is most impacted and why.WFU professors study whether pro athletes political statements and race are influencers
As civil unrest continues across the country and with fall sports in jeopardy because of the COVID-19 pandemic, two Wake Forest professors are examining how professional athletes’ political statements have the ability to impact people’s racial attitudes.Categories: Inclusive Excellence, Research & Discovery
$4 million grant funds project seeking truth about honesty
To search for the truth about honesty, Wake Forest University philosophy professor Christian B. Miller and a team of researchers have been awarded a $4.4 million grant from the John Templeton Foundation.Categories: Research & Discovery
The power of professors: Peer learning communities advance the art of teaching during a pandemic
For four weeks this summer, biostatistics professor Lucy D’Agostino McGowan gathered virtually with a group of other Wake Forest University professors to read the latest research on teaching online, learn how to use digital tools to increase student engagement and debate best practices for inclusive instruction.Categories: Experiential Learning, Research & Discovery
Job loss brings mental health challenges along with economic
While the economic effects of nationwide job loss can be measured, the mental health effects are more difficult to quantify. Wake Forest counseling professor Seth Hayden, who studies the connection between career and mental health says a change in work status causes stress and anxiety that is difficult to navigate even in the best of economic times.Categories: Experts, Research & Discovery
WFU professor studying challenges families faced with remote learning
With the start of fall classes just weeks away, a Wake Forest University professor is examining challenges families faced with remote learning.Categories: Experts, Research & Discovery