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What Makes Some People Creative Thinkers and Others Analytical?
February 13, 2019
A new brain-imaging study from Drexel University's Creativity Research Lab reveals that the different "cognitive styles" of creative and analytical thinkers are due to fundamental differences in their brain activity that can be observed even when people are not working on a problem.
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Why Consider Graduate School?
February 05, 2019
When it comes to life after graduation, there are many exciting decisions to consider, from choosing where to put down roots, to applying for jobs and determining if graduate or professional school is right for you.
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Can a 6-hour Program Prevent Obesity? Drexel Psychologist Wants to Find Out
February 05, 2019
What if an hour a week for six weeks could prevent young adults from becoming obese? Meghan Butryn, PhD, a Drexel University psychology professor in the College of Arts and Sciences, is trying to find out.
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CoAS Accomplishments in Brief
February 04, 2019
We are proud to recognize the recent presentations, publications, awards and honors of members of the College of Arts and Sciences.
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How to be More Creative at Work
February 04, 2019
Research by cognitive psychologists and neuroscientists reveals that a vacation could do the trick according to Drexel Psychology professor John Kounios, PhD
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Meet Psychology Prof Megan Meyer
February 01, 2019
For Megan L. Meyer, PhD, assistant teaching professor of psychology, student learning transcends the classroom with annual Habitat for Humanity trips and a pedagogy focused on "connections over content."
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