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The surprisingly powerful force that can help people after a natural disaster

We often think about physical impacts in the aftermath of a natural disaster. We rarely tally the mental toll. The most persistent destruction from a natural disaster, researchers say, is often the interior wreckage: depression, anxiety, post-traumatic stress and even cognitive deficits passed down in utero to children. That can last years, or even decades, after the event. Read more

2024 recipient of NSF Graduate Research Fellowship

The purpose of the NSF Graduate Research Fellowship Program (GRFP) is to help ensure the quality, vitality, and diversity of the scientific and engineering workforce of the United States. The program recognizes and supports outstanding graduate students in NSF-supported science, technology, engineering, and mathematics disciplines who are pursuing research-based master’s and doctoral degrees at accredited United States institutions.