Category: Health

Presidential priorities

Political scientists speculate on Donald Trump’s first months in office

  • January 23, 2017
As Donald Trump begins his term as the 45th president, several NIU political science professors expect him to undo policies of the Barack Obama administration and to address taxes, immigration, health…

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What BDSM might teach us about affirmative consent

Study finds subculture has lower levels of rape-supportive beliefs

  • October 11, 2016
A new study by Northern Illinois University psychologists suggests that evidence for the effectiveness of the “Yes Means Yes” affirmative-consent movement, which has taken hold on many college campuses nationwide,…

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Using computer models to help nations address obesity

Computer scientist Philippe Giabbanelli tackles health challenges with ‘systems science’

  • June 29, 2016
We know obesity is a problem in the United States and other countries. So when it comes to young people’s access to fast-food meals during the school day, how close…

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Breeze through finals

Faculty advice, relaxation events help you rock it

  • May 3, 2016
The sun is out, the trees are blooming, people are talking about their summer plans… you are thisclose to the semester’s end. You just have to get through finals. And…

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Christina Monson

When life gives you lemons

NIU student finds new purpose, passion in helping sick child

  • April 12, 2016
Greer Bond melted – then crushed – the heart of Christina Monson. The 2-year-old girl, who lives in Dixon, Ill., with her parents and her 5-year-old sister, Harlow, has leukemia….

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Caught on camera

One year later, NIU geographers say photos, videos tell tale of Fairdale tornado

  • April 6, 2016
NIU geographers have developed an interactive map—with links to stunning videos and photos—showing the 30-mile path of the April 9, 2015 tornado that devastated the community of Fairdale, about 20…

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Recipe for disaster

Study finds sprawl is creating bigger target for tornadoes

  • April 6, 2016
While much tornado research in recent years has focused on whether storm intensities and frequencies are increasing as a result of climate change, a new study by Northern Illinois University…

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Science Matters

Why presidential candidates should care about scientific research

  • March 2, 2016
Why should science matter to our presidential candidates? As you’ll see in the accompanying video, Northern Illinois University students and faculty have strong and varied opinions. “It’s how we make…

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