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June 14, 2013 - In the Media
"The Genius of Pitt: Pitt-Related Researchers Awarded MacArthur Foundation Grants for Outstanding Contributions"
From Pittsburgh Quarterly
Kevin Guskiewicz, MacArthur Fellow, 2011 and Elodie Ghedin, MacArthur Fellow, 2011
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Kevin Guskiewicz, MacArthur Fellow, 2011 and Elodie Ghedin, MacArthur Fellow, 2011
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May 16, 2013 - Publication
Contributing to a Stronger American Democracy: President’s Essay
In his annual essay, MacArthur President Robert Gallucci focuses on what MacArthur is doing to help strengthen American democracy. Read More
Strengthening American Democracy, Africa, Arts & Culture, Chicago, Community Development, Conservation, Debt/Deficit, Education, Housing, Human Rights, India, Justice, Latin America, Media, Mexico, Migration/Immigration, Nigeria, Policy, Population, Research, Russia, Technology, United States, Youth
January 14, 2013 - From the field
Mangrove Alliance Website Launched as Resource for Preservation
Birdlife International has launched the Neotropical Mangrove Conservation Alliance, also known simply as the Mangrove Alliance, as an online resource to foster the preservation of endangered mangrove habitats. Read More
August 26, 2012 - In the Media
"Debate on Brain Scans as Lie Detectors Highlighted in Maryland Murder Trial"
From The Washington Post
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August 20, 2012 - In the Media
"Delayed Development: 20-Somethings Blame the Brain"
From The Wall Street Journal
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August 16, 2012 - In the Media
"Study of Judges Finds Evidence From Brain Scans Led to Lighter Sentences"
From The New York Times
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April 9, 2012 - Publication
Neuroscience Gains Traction in American Courtrooms
An article co-authored by MacArthur Research Network on Law and Neuroscience chair Owen Jones finds that American court cases involving neuroscientific law doubled between 2006 and 2009. Read More
January 29, 2012 - Info sheet
Research Network on Early Experience and Brain Development
The goal of the Network on Early Experience and Brain Development is to study the relationship between brain and behavioral development, to clarify the role of experience in brain development and to enhance the understanding of ... Read More
January 29, 2012 - Info sheet
Research Network on Mental Health and the Law
The Network on Mental Health and the Law was established to build an empirical foundation for the next generation of mental health laws — laws that will assure the rights and the safety of individuals and of ... Read More
