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October 14th, 2010, 04:10

Study: Waist size best predicts cardiovascular risk in kids

The findings in new research led by Michael Schmidt, an associate professor in kinesiology, should help clinicians measuring body composition identify children most at risk for future health problems in a simple and cost effective manner.

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October 7th, 2010, 04:10

Rojewski to study predictors of post-success for students

A professor in the department of workforce education, leadership, and social foundations, has received a $445,977 grant from the Institute of Education Science to study the relationships between specific secondary educational programs and the postsecondary education and work of students with high-incidence disabilities.

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iSkills will be designed to assist with direct instruction, and more importantly, self-instruction in such important areas as independent living, employment, safety leisure, community involvement and community navigation.

September 28th, 2010, 01:09

Researchers receive $1.2 million grant to develop iSKILLS

Special education professor Kevin Ayres is directing a collaborative project to develop an application that turns handheld communication devices into self-prompting tools to assist individuals with autism and developmental disabilities with daily living tasks.

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September 16th, 2010, 04:09

Ardoin receives $1.5 million grant to study reading instruction

Many elementary schools today use repeated readings to increase the reading fluency of students, but a University of Georgia educational psychologist wants to find out if using a wider reading approach might increase fluency while also providing greater vocabulary and content.

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August 17th, 2010, 12:08

Researchers aim to improve ELL achievement in $2.9 million grant

College of Education researchers will study the effectiveness of a teaching method based on small-group dialogue in a new project that could have huge implications for educational policy and practice in Georgia and across the nation.

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July 27th, 2010, 01:07

Kilpatrick elected to National Academy of Education

An internationally recognized expert in mathematics curriculum and policy, and a National Associate of the National Academy of Sciences, Jeremy Kilpatrick is the first faculty member from UGA to be elected to the prestigious national organization.

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July 27th, 2010, 11:07

$1 million gift to UGA will fund graduate fellowship in kinesiology

Thanks to a generous gift from a Cornelia couple, the William J. and Lois J. Shortt Graduate Fellowship has been created in the department of kinesiology.

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July 27th, 2010, 11:07

Alumna Freida Hill makes history as first female chancellor of Alabama Community College System

The alumna readily meets the challenges and seeks opportunities to help Alabama’s students succeed.

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July 26th, 2010, 03:07

Gifted education prof, alumni work with schools for Tibetan refugees in India

Bonnie Cramond and alumni Charles Martin and Ted Anders are collaborating with the Tibetan Children’s Village Schools to improve its gifted education program.

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May 19th, 2010, 02:05

UGA researchers find daily ginger consumption eases muscle pain

For people experiencing exercise-induced muscle pain, findings from a new UGA study offer some relief.

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