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For Kids, How Much Screen Time Is Too Much? Why That’s the Wrong Question to Ask 

In a new book, developmental psychologist Rachel Barr is offering the research community a new framework for understanding and measuring the impact of technology on early…

April 25, 2024

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Faculty and Staff Celebrated at Spring Convocation

The College of Arts & Sciences gathered in Copley Formal Lounge to celebrate the outstanding faculty and staff who comprise its exceptional community of…

April 8, 2024

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Researchers Recognized for Developing Multiple Sclerosis Drug

Jeffrey K. Huang and Maryna Baydyuk, faculty members in the Department of Biology, were among those recognized at Georgetown’s 2024 Innovation Awards…

March 18, 2024

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The Political Pitfalls of Human Psychology 

Fathali Moghaddam's new book explores the psychological plasticity of…

March 11, 2024

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Julia Watts Belser Rethinks Biblical Portrayals of Disability, Wins National Jewish Book Award

Julia Watts Belser's latest book offers a radical, disability-centric re-reading of both the Talmud and the…

March 8, 2024

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New Report Outlines Best Practices for Parents and Educators in the Digital Age

A new research review from developmental psychologist Rachel Barr provides recommendations for how parents and educators can reap the benefits of digital media while mitigating…

January 29, 2024

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How Machine Learning Could Transform Work in Physics Labs Across the Country  

Recently published research from Bradley Fugetta (C’23), Gen Yin and collaborators could transform the way physics labs around the world study the magnetic properties of…

January 22, 2024

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A Slower Way to Amp Up Your Productivity

Professor Cal Newport doesn’t make New Year’s resolutions. He tunes up his systems and fires up goals at the beginning of the school. …

January 8, 2024

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Grammy-Nominated Professor Explains Why Mariah Carey’s ‘All I Want for Christmas Is You’ Is So Popular

Grammy-nominated Professor Carlos Simon breaks down what makes Mariah Carey’s hit the quintessential Christmas…

December 21, 2023

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Anna De Fina (G’99) Knighted by the Italian Republic

Anna De Fina (G’99), a renowned linguist in the College of Arts & Sciences, was knighted in the Order of Merit of the Italian…

December 21, 2023