Social Sciences

News about UB’s social sciences programs, including anthropology, psychology and social work. (see all topics)

UB psychologist receives major grant for pioneering study on school readiness
1/27/21
Three-year study will use advanced techniques to measure the nervous system and better understand the role of early family and peer adversity in the development of school readiness.
Study: Detecting ADHD with near perfect accuracy
1/27/21
New study has identified how specific communication among different brain regions, known as brain connectivity, can serve as a biomarker for attention deficit hyperactivity disorder.
Twenty UB research stories from 2020
12/28/20
From celebrating the life of a Buffalo civil rights activist to resurrecting a mammoth’s broken genes, here are stories from the work of UB researchers in a difficult year.
Be mindful: Study shows mindfulness might not work as you expect
11/13/20
When it comes to “not sweating the small stuff,” mindfulness has its limitations, say UB researchers.
Study: UB sociologist says W.E.B. Du Bois’ legacy extends from civil rights to natural science
11/12/20
Du Bois actively engaged and incorporated non-racist natural science as part of his emancipatory struggles.
5 tips for managing election stress
11/6/20
UB psychologist Mark Seery says instead of trying to avoid election-related stress, it's possible to think about and approach stress differently.
Study: No link between immigration, crime
10/5/20
Analysis using two estimates of undocumented immigration suggests that, on average, this population reduced or had no effect on crime in 154 U.S. metropolitan areas.
WNY-based study aims to connect the dots on food access
9/18/20
UB researchers surveyed local families and stakeholders to find the best strategies for addressing disparities in healthy food consumption.
Shoes with ‘toe springs’ give your feet a break, but beware of long-term pain
9/17/20
A feature of many shoes, especially athletic shoes, toe springs require less muscle work which could eventually lead to inflammation, other problems.
New guide helps instructors transition to remote teaching
8/10/20
Researchers in UB's School of Social Work have created an online resource to guide instructors who are transitioning their classrooms from a traditional seated environment to remote learning.

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