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Nobody’s Been Studying Socially Isolated Kids. That’s a Problem.

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Sep 2, 2021

Study: Benefits Outweigh Risks for Autonomous Vehicles – As Long As You Regulate Them

NC State researchers find that the potential benefits of autonomous vehicles could substantially outweigh the risks. 
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Aug 31, 2021

How Zoom Put Disabled Users in a Tough Spot (And What You Can Do About It)

Psychology doctoral student Courtney Wade, whose work focuses on cultural strategy, community engagement and digital design justice, discusses Zoom's latest updates. 
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Aug 25, 2021

A Transformational Gift to Strengthen Community

The Washington Family Scholars Network Endowment will help the College of Humanities and Social Sciences enhance diversity and be purposeful in its recruitment, retention and support efforts, particularly initiatives focused on the Black or African American community. 
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Aug 19, 2021

Study Outlines Factors That Help Engage Nonresident Fathers in Child Welfare Efforts

NC State social work professor Qiana Cryer-Coupet highlights the need for more training to help service providers work more effectively with nonresident dads. 
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Aug 12, 2021

The Older People Think a Black Child Is, the More Likely They Are to Wrongly See the Child As Angry

The bias revealed in the NC State psychology study could have significant consequences for the well-being of Black children. 
A multicultural mix of middle school students listen to a teacher in a classroom.

Aug 3, 2021

Views on School Assignments, Diversity Are Similar – Even in Cities with Segregated Schools

NC State sociologists explore the views of adults in five Southern cities. 
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Jul 29, 2021

New Insights Into the Relationship Between How We Feel and Our Views On Aging

New research from NC State psychology professor Shevaun Neupert finds that the gap between how old we feel and how old we want to be can offer insights into our well-being. 
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Jul 13, 2021

Computer Training Program for Seniors Can Reduce Hazardous Driving

NC State psychologists hope the findings will lead to the training becoming more widely available. 
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Jul 1, 2021

Study Highlights Racial Inequity in Health Care Access, Quality

NC State psychologists find that states with higher levels of systemic racism also have bigger racial disparities regarding access to health care. 
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Jun 17, 2021

Nobody’s Been Studying Socially Isolated Kids. That’s a Problem.

New research from NC State psychologists finds isolated kids and those who act out face different risks.