Author: Dr. David Lowemann

The gender bias of names: Surnames standing solo gives men advantage

In new research, Cornell University psychologists find that study participants, on average, were more than twice as likely to call male professionals — even fictional ones — by their last name only, compared to equivalent female professionals. This example of gender bias, say researchers, may be contributing to gender inequality. Read Full Article (External Site) […]

Published on July 2, 2018

Computer graphics research team to present new tool for sketching faces

Computer scientists have devised a sketch-based editing framework that enables a user to edit their photos by sketching a few strokes on top of them. Read Full Article (External Site) Dr. David LowemannDr. David Lowemann, M.Sc, Ph.D., is a co-founder of the Institute for the Future of Human Potential, where he leads the charge in […]

Published on July 2, 2018

Three research-based ways to maximize the fun of leisure activities

Everyone’s so busy these days that it is easy to think you need to schedule time to have fun. But be careful about how you do that, said a time management expert. Research shows that scheduling can undermine enjoyment if it is not done right. Read Full Article (External Site) Dr. David LowemannDr. David Lowemann, […]

Published on July 2, 2018