Past Events

News
Blue Plate
During this Blue Plate Research event, Dr. Stephanie Borrie discussed her research on the impact of neurological conditions such as stroke, brain injury, and Parkinson’s disease on conversation.
The Science Behind the Art of Conversation

The Science Behind the Art of Conversation

During this Blue Plate Research event, Dr. Stephanie Borrie discussed her research on the impact of neurological conditions such as stroke, brain injury, and Parkinson’s disease on conversation.

News
Blue Plate
relationships
Join Dr. Beth Fauth in discussing the ongoing research of the Alzheimer’s Disease and Dementia Research Center, and learn about her research into caregiver relationships and caregiver interventions.
Alzheimer’s Disease and Dementia Research Center: Support for Studies on Prevention, Progression, and Caregiving

Alzheimer’s Disease and Dementia Research Center: Support for Studies on Prevention, Progression, and Caregiving

Join Dr. Beth Fauth in discussing the ongoing research of the Alzheimer’s Disease and Dementia Research Center, and learn about her research into caregiver relationships and caregiver interventions.

relationships
Blue Plate
News
Learning why some animals develop “attachment relationships” when most species don’t, can provide insights into human relationships and our brains, and might even offer another piece of the puzzle to understand disorders such as autism.
Animals to autism: The science of social bonds

Animals to autism: The science of social bonds

Learning why some animals develop “attachment relationships” when most species don’t, can provide insights into human relationships and our brains, and might even offer another piece of the puzzle to understand disorders such as autism.

News
Blue Plate
relationships
A researcher in the Department of Psychology at Utah State, Dr. Madden explores how we all hate to wait, and how extreme forms of this leads to habitually impulsive decision-making.
Interventions Designed to Improve Self-Control

Interventions Designed to Improve Self-Control

A researcher in the Department of Psychology at Utah State, Dr. Madden explores how we all hate to wait, and how extreme forms of this leads to habitually impulsive decision-making.

Children
Diana Meter
News
Blue Plate
Adolescence
Everyone wants to be part of a community. This is especially true for young people as they are discovering who they are and how they fit in the world. Unfortunately, many children face bullying and other acts of victimization. But what causes bullying?
Defenders, Bullies, and Victims

Defenders, Bullies, and Victims

Everyone wants to be part of a community. This is especially true for young people as they are discovering who they are and how they fit in the world. Unfortunately, many children face bullying and other acts of victimization. But what causes bullying?

Opioid
Extension
Blue Plate
Maren Voss
News
Learn about the HEART Initiative, a program through Utah State University Extension that partners with communities to address the opioid epidemic and other public health issues. The program uses four pillars to address opioid use and support individuals w
The HEART of the Opioid Epidemic

The HEART of the Opioid Epidemic

Learn about the HEART Initiative, a program through Utah State University Extension that partners with communities to address the opioid epidemic and other public health issues. The program uses four pillars to address opioid use and support individuals w...

News
relationships
Elizabeth Fauth
Shawn Whiteman
Brian Higginbotham
Family
Blue Plate
Research on sibling, caregiver, and step-family dynamics. Family relationships are some of the most important influencers of a person’s health and well-being.
Strengths and Stresses of Family Relationships

Strengths and Stresses of Family Relationships

Research on sibling, caregiver, and step-family dynamics. Family relationships are some of the most important influencers of a person’s health and well-being.

Gabriele Ciciurkaite
Health
Blue Plate
Obesity
News
Maya Miyairi Steel
Dale Wagner
Join us for the next Blue Plate Research, where we'll share the latest findings on obesity. During this virtual event, you'll hear from three Utah State University researchers who are seeking to understand obesity from different perspectives.
Understanding Obesity

Understanding Obesity

Join us for the next Blue Plate Research, where we'll share the latest findings on obesity. During this virtual event, you'll hear from three Utah State University researchers who are seeking to understand obesity from different perspectives.

judy smith
Music Therapy
Michael Levin
Maureen Hearns
News
Equine Assisted Activities and Therapy
Blue Plate
Online Therapy
How do you provide general mental health and well-being treatment for individuals when people need different things? Researchers from multiple colleges at Utah State University are seeking to answer this question with evidence-based research and successf
Rethinking Therapy

Rethinking Therapy

How do you provide general mental health and well-being treatment for individuals when people need different things? Researchers from multiple colleges at Utah State University are seeking to answer this question with evidence-based research and successf...