The Rolla Daily News – Staff Writer
“Current psychological studies suggest that the personality trait of “grit,” or strength of character, is a better predictor of academic success among college students than more commonly used measures such as standardized test scores and demographic indicators. “But a more important question has yet to be answered,” says Dr. Susan Murray, chair and professor of psychological science at Missouri University of Science and Technology — “is it possible to increase grit?” Through one of the first studies in the world to explore methods of increasing grit, Murray’s research team set out to discover if first-year STEM (science, technology, engineering and mathematics) college students could improve their grit score through a targeted intervention.” (more)