Perspectives Magazine: Education, Business, Law

Perspectives: Research and Creative Activities at SIUC

Articles: Education, Business, Law

decisions, decisions (spr 08)
When it comes to making up your mind, are you spontaneous or systematic? An educator talks about the strengths of each.
from biodiesel to baseball (fall 07)
Technology transfer brings University advances from a host of disciplines, including curriculum & instruction, into the marketplace.
detective work (fall 07)
Federal agencies are using fraud detection software developed by a professor of accountancy in their training and field investigations.
care shortage (fall 07)
Why are nursing homes having an increasingly hard time getting physicians to care for their patients? A law professor investigates the role of malpractice litigation and other factors.
trisomy help (spr 07)
A professor of special education publicizes findings and resources for parents of children with trisomy disorders.
eco-nomics (fall 06)
To preserve the environment, land use decisions must take the value of ecosystem services into account, says a doctoral student who's also a law professor.
beating the odds (spr 06)
A behavior analyst in SIUC's College of Education tackles problem gambling through both research and treatment.
car talk (spr 06)
An accounting professor specializing in the effects of technology on learning shows that cell-phone use and driving are a dangerous mix even when people use hands-free devices.
new centers (fall 05)
The Center for Innovation and the Center for Health Law and Policy open their doors.
juvenile law (spr 05)
A recent study leads to recommendations for the juvenile court system in Illinois.
science of teaching (fall 04)
A look at how the Southern Illinois Teacher Quality Collaborative aims to boost math and science learning in the public schools
weight on their minds (spr 04)
The good news? A recent survey shows that preteens understand the risks of obesity. The bad news? The same survey reveals an unhealthy preoccupation with losing weight on the part of some kids who don't need to.
talking about loss (fall 03)
A new book deals with death education for young children: how can teachers and parents help them cope with loss?
laying down the law (fall 03)
A political science professor and a business professor team up to write a comprehensive overview of the American legal system.
advocate for change (spr 03)
A new book is the first in this country to set a human-rights foundation for social work education.
into the fold (fall 02)
The Childhood Autism Project helps children with this disorder learn to communicate and interact socially, while training graduate students to work with them.
middle management (fall 02)
Middle-school kids have unique needs. SIUC is partnering with the public schools to develop a new middle-school teacher education curriculum.
image shift (spr 02)
A new book examines how West German corporations remade and marketed their public image after World War II.
building blocs (spr 02)
Several major new grants involve partnerships between SIUC and other public agencies to improve education, business opportunities, and health care in southern Illinois.
annual reckoning (spr 01)
Does the text in corporate annual reports give a straight-shooting message about the company, or is it mostly just hype? A business professor takes a look.
high-tech teaching (fall 00)
A federal grant will help train new teachers in new technologies, bringing computer skills to rural classrooms.