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Exercise Science Student Investigates Kids’ Food Knowledge

How much do kids in Iowa know about food and nutrition? Holly McKinney ’18 received a research grant to answer this question while leading a kids’ camp at Central College.

Communication Student Investigates Iowa Farm Challenges

What are the biggest challenges facing Iowa’s farmers? Sara Rodriguez is conducting in-depth interviews with farmers across central Iowa as part of her research with professor Jim Zaffiro.

Political Science Student Investigates Voting in 2016 Election

Why would people vote against someone they perceive to be a better leader? Colin Jones ‘19 wants to know, and he received a research grant to study the question this summer.

Physics Student Investigates Possibilities for Superior Electronics

How can we use the laws of physics to design better electronics? Sydney Pratt ’18 won a research grant to create new “spintronics” work with assistant professor Liz Golovatski.

This Is Your Brain on Forbidden Words

How many taboo words can you list in four minutes? Senior Jordan Byrne won a grant for original research on the relationship of taboo language to the brain’s right hemisphere.

Every Central Teacher Academy Graduate to Receive Grant

Starting a teaching career is tough — Bruce and Susan Anderson know from experience. Now the Bruce and Susan Berical Anderson Education Grant gives a head start to every graduate of Central Teacher Academy (CTA).

Michaela Van Dusseldorp is a senior psychology and sociology student researcher at Central College. After graduating next spring, she plans to pursue criminal justice work — and one day, serve in the FBI.

Race, Beauty and Jury Duty

Central College senior Michaela Van Dusseldorp tells a captivating story in her psychology research. Awarded a research grant this summer, she’s working toward a criminal justice career — and one day, serving in the FBI.

Central students gathered to present their original research at the Palmer House in Chicago during the Midwestern Psychological Association (MPA) conference in Chicago.

Central Psychology Outperforms the Competition at MPA Conference

Central College’s psychology program is ambitious — and it shows. This spring, an impressive cohort of 29 Central students presented their research at the Midwestern Psychological Association (MPA) conference in Chicago.

Ryan Kruse can’t talk about his internship with the U.S. Department of Defense. He's one of many students scoring prestigious internships with Central professors' help.

Opportunities Find You at Central College

Ryan Kruse can’t even talk about his internship with the U.S. Department of Defense. He’s one of many students scoring prestigious internships with Central professors’ help.