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THE CAFÉ CONUNDRUM: TERRITORIAL CUSTOMERS BREW TROUBLE

Even signs and restricted Wi-Fi access can’t curb territorial customer behaviorCHESTNUT HILL, MA (May 8, 2012) – Increasingly “plugged-in” customers are grabbing extra seats, counter space and table tops by using cell phones, laptops and cups of steaming hot coffee to shield others from seemingly public spaces, according to two marketing professors who’ve studied this latest consumer clash. Just the act of purchasing a cup of coffee emblazoned with the café logo is enough to give customers territorial rights, which can lead to decreased space turnover and discouraged customers who can’t

WITH NEW DESIGN, BULK SEMICONDUCTOR PROVES IT CAN TAKE THE HEAT

CHESTNUT HILL, MA (April 25, 2012) – The intense interest in harvesting energy from heat sources has led to a renewed push to discover materials that can more efficiently convert heat into electricity. Some researchers are finding those gains by re-designing materials scientists have been working with for years. A team of Boston College and MIT researchers report developing a novel, nanotech design that boosts the thermoelectric performance of a bulk alloy semiconductor by 30 to 40 percent above its previously achieved figure of merit, the measuring stick of conversion efficiency in

Boston College Names Thomas Chiles the DeLuca Professor of Biology

CHESTNUT HILL, MA (Feb. 28, 2012) – Boston College Biology Department Chairman Thomas Chiles has been named the Dr. Michael E. and Dr. Salvatore A. DeLuca Professor of Biology, the university announced today. Chiles, whose research into lymphocyte metabolism and cancer biology is funded by the National Cancer Institute, the National Institutes of Health and private foundations, said he was honored to be named to the endowed professorship, which will support his ongoing research, particularly projects involving undergraduates. “It is a privilege and an honor to be named the DeLuca

Four Boston College Scientists Honored with 2012 Sloan Research Fellowships

Alfred P. Sloan Foundation Awards Honor America's Most Exciting Early-Career ResearchersChestnut Hill, Mass. (2-15-12) — In a coup for a university without a medical or engineering school, four Boston College faculty members have received prestigious 2012 Sloan Research Fellowships from the Alfred P. Sloan Foundation, which announced the awards today. Assistant Professor of Biology Michelle Meyer, Assistant Professor of Physics Ying Ran, Assistant Professor of Chemistry Dunwei Wang and Assistant Professor of Psychology Liane Young were among the 126 researchers recognized by the

When Friends Fail Them, Girls Hurt Worse Than Boys

Chestnut Hill, MA (11/22/2011) – Young girls have been viewed as far more savvy than boys at navigating the emotional pitfalls of friendships. But a new report shows that when friends let them down, girls are even more devastated than boys, researchers from Boston College and Duke University report in the journal Child Development. Researchers examined whether or not girls cope better than boys when a friend violates a core expectation of friendships. The study of fourth- and fifth-grade children found that these violations – taking the form of cancelling plans, sharing a secret with a

New Roman Missal Debuts at Mass on November 27

First major changes to liturgy in nearly 40 years will challenge priests, parishionersChestnut Hill, MA (11/17/2011) – America’s 65 million Catholics are about to hear changes in the familiar language of the liturgy of the Mass for the first time in nearly 40 years. On November 27, the first Sunday of Advent, the Catholic Church introduces a new English-language translation of the Roman Missal, which guides worship throughout the church year. The new translation, the first since the Vatican-sanctioned switch from Latin to English in 1973, may take some getting used to for both

Lost in Translation: 'Minimum Amount Due' Can Curb Monthly Credit Card Repayment

Minimum payment and other information on monthly bills fails to inspire larger payments among US and UK cardholdersCHESTNUT HILL, MA (11/7/2011) – Credit card customers are likely to pay less toward their credit card debt because their monthly bills display information about the minimum required payment amount, American and British researchers report in the current edition of the Journal of Marketing Research. For many debt-laden consumers, printing the minimum required payment information on their account statements can reduce the amount they pay each month by as much as 24 percent –

SCIENCE IN THE LIBERAL ARTS UNIVERSITY - WHY IT MATTERS TO US ALL

Brian Greene, Elizabeth Kolbert, Steven Pinker, Siva VaidhyanathanTo Headline Major Conference at Boston College Oct. 29(jack.dunn@bc.edu)CHESTNUT HILL, Mass. (10-25-11) – A major public symposium at Boston College will bring together four nationally-noted, award-winning thought leaders for a day-long examination of the vital contributions of the physical and social sciences to a contemporary liberal arts education and to society. MEDIA NOTE: Organizers and participants are available for advance interviews. To arrange interviews, or to arrange attendance and parking, contact Jack Dunn

Rude Employees Quietly Sabotage the Bottom Line

CHESTNUT HILL, MA (9/20/2011) – Insensitive, disrespectful or rude behavior by employees is rampant in US workplaces, yet customers fail to report the offending workers and instead take their business elsewhere, researchers report in the latest edition of the Journal of Service Research. Approximately one-third of consumers surveyed reported they’re treated rudely by an employee on an average of once a month and that these and other episodes of uncivil worker behavior make them less likely to patronize those businesses. Yet customers rarely report such behavior to employee supervisors,

New Boston College Program Brings Social Entrepreneurship to Social Work

Social Innovation Lab a first to blend entrepreneurship with social work practiceCHESTNUT HILL, MA (9/14/2011) – In an effort to transform the traditional yet outdated model of social work, Boston College has launched the nation’s first program to train social workers in the entrepreneurial practices of social innovation. The Social Innovation Lab, developed in BC’s Graduate School of Social Work, blends social work and entrepreneurship in a new approach considered critical during an era where government funding cuts have forced human and social service agencies to serve more clients

BOSTON COLLEGE PROGRAM BRINGS SOCIAL INNOVATION TO SOCIAL WORK

Social Innovation Lab a first to blend entrepreneurship with social work practiceCHESTNUT HILL, MA (9/13/2011) – In an effort to transform the traditional yet outdated model of social work, Boston College has launched the nation’s first program to train social workers in the entrepreneurial practices of social innovation. The Social Innovation Lab, developed in BC’s Graduate School of Social Work, blends social work and entrepreneurship in a new approach considered critical during an era where government funding cuts have forced human and social service agencies to serve more clients

The Power and Pitfalls of Fine Art in Advertising

Think Twice About Asking the Mona Lisa to Sell ToothpasteCHESTNUT HILL, MA (August 25, 2011) – Throughout the ages, fine art has been accorded a special significance and recognized as a powerful communication tool. Art has been used to sell everything from products to politics to religion.But art can be stripped of its special status if used carelessly by advertisers, according to a new study by researchers from Boston College and the University of Houston.If the artwork is viewed as a product-relevant illustration, then consumers no longer view it as art. Suddenly, they can take a

NOTRE DAME LAW PROFESSOR VINCENT ROUGEAU NAMED DEAN OF BOSTON COLLEGE LAW SCHOOL

Vincent D. Rougeau, a national expert on Catholic social teaching and the role of moral and religious values in law making and public policy, has been named dean of Boston College Law School.  Rougeau's research has also focused on the need for consumer protection against predatory business practices. He is the first African-American dean at BC Law.Chestnut Hill, Mass (3-31-11)-- Boston College has named Notre Dame Law School Professor Vincent D. Rougeau , a national expert on Catholic

BOSTON COLLEGE TO HOUSE ARCHIVE ON NORTHERN IRELAND DECOMMISSIONING

The Independent International Commission on Decommissioning, which oversaw the disarmament of paramilitary organizations in Northern Ireland in the wake of the 1998 Good Friday Peace Accord, has announced that Boston College will become the repository for an archive of documents that chronicle the commission's groundbreaking work.CHESTNUT HILL, MA (March 2011) – Boston College will be the repository for an archive of documents that chronicle the decommissioning of Northern Ireland’s paramilitary groups — widely regarded as one of the most crucial steps on the road to peace in that troubled

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