When people hear “Appalachia,” stereotypes and even slurs often immediately jump to mind, words like “backwards,” “ignorant,” “hillbilly” or “yokel.” But Appalachian attitudes about technology’s role ...

Research Professor of Psychology; Director of the Life Paths Appalachian Research Center, Sewanee: The University of the South When people hear “Appalachia,” stereotypes and even slurs often ...

The following essay is reprinted with permission from The Conversation, an online publication covering the latest research. When people hear “Appalachia,” stereotypes and even slurs often immediately ...

Jarrod Hillman, CTS and Mark Coxon, CTS-D, CTS-I have launched AV Daybreak, a morning drive style podcast that blends humor and technology. “I’ve been a part of many podcasts and the pre-show banter ...

Jon the Robot, a standup comedian, notes challenges in get bookings. "They always think I'm too robotic," he deadpans. When the audience laughs in response, Jon comes back with another comment, ...

Scientists aren't comedians, but it turns out a joke or two can go a long way. That's according to a new University of Georgia study that found when researchers use humor in their ...