Spring 2004
CLA Today Spring 2004
From the dean: CLA's contributions to neuroscience research and education
Feature: Brain research for a smarter world
CLA scientists and their students are creating and sharing new knowledge about the brain and human behavior.
- Jonathan Gewirtz: High Anxiety
- Mary Kennedy: Stories, Rhymes and Memories
- Monica Luciana: Drawing on the Brain
- Chad Marsolek: Finding Fido
- Gail Peterson: Shaping Behavior
- Peter Watson: First Words
- Jack Avery: Talking the talk
- Danielle Cheek: Finding the right fit
In every issue: Awards and accolades, New, nifty, & noteworthy
Notable alumni/ae:
Karen Gilles Larson has turned knowledge and survival skills into a Fortune 100 up-and-coming company. Steve Hughes is putting his brain to use building better brains.
Philanthropy with vision:
Bruce Larson bridges the old world and the new with a gift to CGES. David Wark uses hypnosis to help students focus and succeed.
CLA Today, College of Liberal Arts
Spring 2004
CLA Today is published 3 times a year by the University of Minnesota College of Liberal Arts for alumni/ae, faculty, staff and friends of the college.
Dean—Steven J. Rosenstone
Director of External Relations—Mary Hicks
Director of Communications & Executive Editor—Eugenia Smith
Editorial Assistant—Katie Anderson
Writers—Katie Anderson, Joel Hoekstra, Deane Morrison, Judy Woodward
Send correspondence to the editor at e-smit@umn.edu.
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