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Dutch Boom Drumline provides new opportunity for students

Dutch Boom Drumline provides new opportunity for students

The new drumline will perform at campus and community events and is led by senior lecturer of music Stan Dahl.

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Exercise Science Student Investigates Kids’ Food Knowledge

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.

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Central Names Alumni Award Winners

Central Names Alumni Award Winners

Four alumni award winners will be honored Sept. 23 during Central College Homecoming.

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Communication Student Investigates Iowa Farm Challenges

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.

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Political Science Student Investigates Voting in 2016 Election

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.

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Physics Student Investigates Possibilities for Superior Electronics

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.

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This Is Your Brain on Forbidden Words

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.

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Step Ahead This Summer: Human Services in Mahaska County

Step Ahead This Summer: Human Services in Mahaska County

Hannah Hirl ’19 writes about her summer experience as intern for the Department of Human Services in Mahaska County.

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Every Central Teacher Academy Graduate to Receive Grant

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).

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Race, Beauty and Jury Duty

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.

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