Most people don’t think twice about navigating curbs, stairs or sidewalks. But for people in wheelchairs, they can be obstacles to daily living. Thanks to Skills on Wheels, a free wheelchair skills training program provided by the IU Occupational Therapy (OT) Program, adults and children are learning how to use their wheelchairs to remove barriers… Read more »
Class of 2025: 2+2 program helps TESM graduate realize her dream
After raising her children and working in the travel and health insurance industries, Tisha Owens made a life-changing decision. Turning her dream of earning a bachelor’s degree into reality, Owens took advantage of the 2+2 program—an agreement that allows students with Ivy Tech associate’s degrees to continue toward a bachelor’s degree at IU Indianapolis. “It… Read more »
Class of 2025: Army ROTC cadet finds passion, balance as sport management major
After four years as a central Indiana high school basketball standout and one year playing college basketball in Arizona, Indy Perry decided it was time for a change. Trading her court shoes for combat boots, Perry set her sights on a career in the U.S. Army. “I went to basic training and really liked it… Read more »
Class of 2025: Health Sciences program was perfect fit for first-gen college student
From an early age, Katherine Gonzalez played a significant role in her family’s health care decision-making. As the daughter of non-English speaking parents who came to the U.S. from Mexico, Gonzalez translated for them during visits to doctor’s offices and health clinics. “I was so amazed by it all; I just knew this [a career… Read more »
Class of 2025: IU PT program is next stop for dedicated, involved kinesiology major
To hear Roufa Hanna talk about his passion for helping people, you’d never guess that he was once an engineering major. “I just didn’t see myself going down that path—I wanted a career where I could develop personal connections and help people overcome challenges,” said Hanna, who came to the U.S. from Egypt with his… Read more »
Distinct AMA internship and research propel student’s medical ethics career
Of all the courses Asia Madayag took to earn her health sciences degree, a course on medical ethics was the one that shaped her future. She recalls one particularly memorable class in “Ethical Issues in Medical Decision-Making” that included a documentary and discussion of Oregon’s “Death with Dignity Act”—a provision that allows physician-assisted suicide for… Read more »
Before the Super Bowl, the Big Data Bowl: IU Indianapolis students tackle NFL analytics challenge
Long before the Chiefs and the Eagles battle it out in Super Bowl LIX, IU Indianapolis students studying sports analytics teamed up to compete in a bowl of their own—the NFL Big Data Bowl. Sponsored by the NFL’s Football Operations organization, the Big Data Bowl is an annual competition offering college students and sports analytics… Read more »
IU nutrition and dietetics graduate student serves up nutrition education for Hamilton Southeastern Schools
Graduate students in the dietetic internship program at IU Indianapolis are getting career-ready in a place that’s familiar to them—grades K-12. For these future dietitians, going back to school means gaining valuable firsthand experience in managing food systems for Indiana schoolchildren. “There’s a vital role to play in feeding kids that can be really powerful… Read more »
IU occupational therapy teams up with nonprofit to empower addiction recovery
A partnership formed from a shared mission is highlighting the value of occupational therapy (OT) in improving the lives of pregnant women and mothers in addiction recovery and their children. Recognized for projects focused on adolescents in recovery, Victoria Wilburn, D.H.Sc., OTR, CLT, FAOTA, and Overdose Lifeline, dedicated to supporting people affected by addiction, are… Read more »
Teachers lead charge against obesity, inspire fitness culture in Indiana schools
First-year physical education and health teacher Sven Strom already knows the rewards of helping kids be physically active. A teacher at Brownsburg, Indiana, East Middle School, Strom believes that setting a standard for active lifestyles and creating a “culture of fitness” benefits both young people and communities alike. “The most rewarding thing for me is… Read more »