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Inhibiting Cancer Growth Is Focus Of Cedarville Research, Mark D. Weinstein

News Releases

Dr. Heather Kuruvilla and her students at Cedarville University are researching ways to stop cancer before it starts.

The Y-Factor: Why Do Research?, Jeffery S. Gates

Library Faculty Publications

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The Problem Of Pornography, Morgann G. Hagar

The Idea of an Essay

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Cedarville Business Professor Conducts National Research On Employee Communication, Mark D. Weinstein

News Releases

When introducing new, and possibly anxiety-inducing, technology to a workplace, what’s better -- a formal memo or a coffee break chat? Dr. Phoebe Tsai, assistant professor of information technology management at Cedarville University, wanted to find out.

Cedarville Research Could Impact Cancer Treatment Development, Mark D. Weinstein

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Seven Cedarville University students hope their research findings will contribute to developing cancer treatment. The molecular and cellular biology students, under the direction of professor of biology Dr. Heather Kuruvilla, plan to submit two research papers for publishing within the next few months.

Cedarville Tops In Ohio In Pharmacy Research Competition, Mark D. Weinstein

News Releases

The Cedarville University School of Pharmacy earned top honors among Ohio schools of pharmacy, and was named among the best in the nation, in the 2017 American College of Clinical Pharmacy Clinical Research Challenge.

2017 Symposium Overview, Cedarville University

The Research and Scholarship Symposium (2013-2019)

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Study Shows How Research Impacts Student Perspectives, Mark D. Weinstein

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Cedarville University’s School of Pharmacy recently published an academic study that measured the effect a research course has on students’ perceptions of the research process and their future involvement in it. The study was conducted by Stephanie Cailor, third-year professional pharmacy student, and Aleda Chen, Pharm.D., Ph.D., assistant dean and assistant professor of pharmacy practice.

Depending On Brand Of “Juice” E-Cigarettes Pose Risks, Mark D. Weinstein

News Releases

According to a 2015 study by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, electronic cigarettes have surpassed traditional cigarettes as the most commonly used tobacco product among high school students.

A group of four students at Cedarville University began researching the chemical compounds in two brands of e-cigarette flavoring in January to see if they contain harmful ingredients. A previous study at Marquette University found that e-cigarette flavorings, commonly called “juice,” contain harmful ingredients such as diacetyl and 2,3-pentanedione–both have been linked to lung disease.

2016 Symposium Overview, Cedarville University

The Research and Scholarship Symposium (2013-2019)

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Study Aims To Curtail Classroom Incivility, Mark D. Weinstein

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A welcoming classroom environment can make a big impact on the academic success of a student. But what happens when incivility in the classroom disrupts the learning experience, and how can the issue be remedied?

Becka Wagner, Ed.D., assistant professor of nursing at Cedarville University, is answering those questions through a collaborative research project with Wright State University.

Protein Research Aims To Innovate Biology, Mark D. Weinstein

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A group of student researchers at Cedarville University are hoping their recent work will prove to be innovative in the field of biological sciences. Led by Heather Kuruvilla, Ph.D., professor of biology, the researchers are studying Tetrahymena thermophila, a single-celled organism commonly found in freshwater ponds.

The research, which focuses on the presence of proteins in T. thermophila and their subsequent role as a chemorepellent in the organisms, could lead to advances in cancer research. Netrin proteins act as biomarkers in certain types of cancer.

2015 Symposium Overview, Cedarville University

The Research and Scholarship Symposium (2013-2019)

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2014 Symposium Overview, Cedarville University

The Research and Scholarship Symposium (2013-2019)

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Students Attend Prestigious Professional Leadership Conference, Nathan Pilling

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Three students from Cedarville University’s inaugural Doctor of Pharmacy class recently participated in a distinguished, statewide leadership training conference. Jenna Lawhead, from Saint Petersburg, Fla., Jayson Brewin, from Shamong, N.J., and Allison Henry, from Roseville, Minn., were invited to attend the Ohio Pharmacists Association’s (OPA) Young Pharmacy Leadership Conference held on Sep. 29, 2012 in Columbus, OH.

Pharmacy Professor Collaborates In Valuable Drug Research, Nathan Pilling

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Natural products make up a sizable portion of the drugs Americans use every day. What makes these products effective? Are there other plants we haven’t discovered yet that could help us control diseases such as cancer and malaria? These are the questions Denise Simpson, Ph.D., is focused on answering through her research.

Extra-Curricular Life Of Overseas Student Teachers, Michael W. Firmin, Ruth L. Firmin, Brenda B. Mackay

Education Faculty Publications

Overseas student-teaching is becoming increasingly popular among American college students. Unfortunately, relatively little is known empirically regarding how these students find their experiences—academically or outside of the teaching classroom. Consequently, the present research study used rigorous qualitative methods in order to appraise extra-curricular experiences from a sample of 13 students who completed their student teaching overseas. Results showed students to experience surface relationships with nationals and deeper connections with faculty. While the student teachers reported participating in various excursions alongside nationals, they generally categorized their connections with these people on surface levels, explaining that relationships were hindered by language barrier …

Affective Responses Of Overseas Student Teachers, Michael W. Firmin, Ruth L. Firmin, Brenda B. Mackay

Education Faculty Publications

Universities offering teacher education degrees are finding the world to be significantly smaller than did previous generations. Increasingly, American students are completing their required student teaching in foreign contexts. The present research study used rigorous qualitative methods in order to appraise the affective experiences from a sample of 13 students who completed their student teaching overseas. Results showed, affectively, students experienced a bell-shaped curve phenomenon. Particularly, they underwent stages of excitement when entering the teaching experience, followed by significant dysphoria, and then completed their student teaching with a positive emotional set.