From advancing innovative research and breakthroughs to impactful collaborations with the community, research in Arts & Sciences aims to promote the discovery of new knowledge and enhance societal well-being. We provide research development programming and support services to encourage a collaborative research culture across disciplines and make a difference in various sectors.
Research support in Arts & Sciences is led by the vice dean of research, Deanna Barch, the Gregory B. Couch Professorship of Psychiatry and a Professor of Psychological and Brain Sciences and Radiology. Her research concentrates on cognitive and language deficits associated with disorders such as schizophrenia, along with the neurobiological mechanisms that lead to these deficits. In her role as vice dean of research, Deanna identifies and develops policies and practices aimed at helping faculty establish robust research programs. She fosters innovative collaborations and research partnerships, and enhances resources for creating opportunities, developing competitive proposals, and advancing scholarship.
The associate vice dean of research, Peter Kastor, the Samuel K. Eddy Endowed Professor, and Professor of History and American Culture Studies, works with faculty to support the research mission in the humanities, humanistic social sciences, and creative practice. Kastor studies the history of politics, policymaking, and culture in the United States. He is a scholar of the American Presidency, from its origins in the eighteenth century through its current manifestation in the present day. He teaches a wide range of undergraduate courses and trains graduate students in American history. He is also an actively engaged public historian, writing for media outlets and collaborating with educational groups and cultural institutions.
