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Psychology professor publishes paper on primate behavior
Tuesday, February 7, 2012From a young age, assistant professor of psychology Kristin Bonnie knew what she wanted to be when she grew up. “Animal behavior has always been my first love,” she says. Specifically, Bonnie has a strong interest in primate cognition and behavior.
Resident archivist publishes a novel
Tuesday, January 31, 2012Around Beloit College he’s known as the author of the popular weekly column, Fridays with Fred, but archivist Fred Burwell’86 is also the author of a novel, his first.
Professors rethink women’s and gender studies in new book
Tuesday, January 17, 2012Examining key terms in the field of women’s and gender studies is the concept behind a new book edited by Beloit professors Diane Lichtenstein and Catherine Orr. “Rethinking Women’s and Gender Studies,” published by Routledge, was released earlier this month.
Economics professor analyzes U.S. economic freedom
Tuesday, January 10, 2012The United States has suffered one of the largest declines in economic freedom in the world over the last decade.
History professor examines the role of gender in U.S. Foreign Service
Wednesday, January 4, 2012Beatrice McKenzie’s latest project focuses on one of the first women to enter the U.S. Foreign Service. Given that McKenzie herself spent part of her career in foreign service, it’s an area of particular interest to the assistant professor of history.
