USU Professor of English and Folklore Jeannie Thomas has been published in Skeptical Inquirer. Her article, titled "Honing Your BS Detector," describes steps individuals can take to understand the legitimacy and veracity of news articles posted to the internet. The article includes a quick guide to the SLAP test, an acronym which helps readers test whether articles are conveying neutral information or seeking emotional responses. The article is free to read at Skeptical Inquirer.
Mufti Nadimul Quamar Ahmed is a graduate student in his second year, pursuing a doctorate in sociology at USU. He recently helped survey Utahns to see if environmental concerns affect the decision to have children.
Utah State University President’s Office recently held receptions for this year’s round of inaugural lectures. Three recently promoted faculty in the College of Humanities and Social Sciences presented thoughtful reflections on their research and the even...
