Discovery
The following articles appear in the Discovery section of Loyola.
- Good Chemistry
- Richard Holz, PhD, is putting himself and Loyola on the scientific map. Since coming to Loyola in 2006 as chair of the Department of Chemistry, Holz has contributed greatly to Loyola's increased visibility in the scientific community through his innovative research and by encouraging Loyola faculty in their own research efforts.
- Making Good Decisions
- Alcohol abuse is a problem that has long plagued college campuses. As part of the University's "Choice. Control. Character. Making Decisions About Drinking" program, which aims to reduce negative academic, physical, social, emotional, and legal consequences of student drinking, Loyola's Wellness Center recently secured a two-year grant for $145,000 per year from the U.S. Department of Education's Office of Safe and Drug-Free Schools.
- Making Sense of Research
- In the field of education, there is seemingly endless data attempting to give the final word on whether more spending per pupil means higher student achievement. Sifting through it to come up with one common finding is an overwhelming task.
- The Brain Doctor is In
- There are few things on earth more complex and more intriguing than the human brain. Duke Han, PhD, assistant professor of psychology and neurology, is devoting his research at Loyola to unlocking some of its mysteries.
- Wetlands on the Roof
- Inside a greenhouse on the roof of the Quinlan Life Sciences Center, cattails grow in large tubs while paddles whir in containers filled with water, pebbles, and algae.