Winter 2007
Features
Blue, Orange and Green
Though the pace of change might not suit everyone, UVA is moving toward a greener future on many fronts.
The First Book
UVA's creative writing program ranks in the top tier nationally. We profile five graduates of this esteemed program who are celebrating their publishing debuts.
The Bore Hole: An Essay
When Kenda Mutongi (Grad ’93, ’96), a history professor at Williams College, returned to her village in Kenya to organize the digging of a well, she met unexpected resistance.
The Wired Mind
James Coan probes how the mind reacts to emotional situations, from holding hands to being homesick. Barry Condron blazes trails with computer images of fruit flies.
Our Daily Bread
Glenn Gaeser's research suggests that a high-carbohydrate diet is not linked to weight gain.
The Right Hook
Jamie Howard (Col '90) uses techniques culled from television sports coverage to bring excitement to fishing films.
Sex and the Female Mind
Professor Anita Clayton (Med '82) explores the psychological dimension of women's discontentment with their sexual experiences.
Grounded in the Stars
Kelsey Johnson discusses her research in the astrophysics surrounding star clusters.
