Brain Awareness Week is a global campaign that promotes support for brain science and is recognized every year in March. Partners and educators are encouraged to host imaginative activities in their communities to educate about the brain and the impact that brain science has in our every day lives. This year, Brain Awareness Week was… Read more »
Faculty
IU Southeast Chemistry Faculty and Students Present Research at National Conference
Chemistry faculty and students presented their research at the National American Chemical Society (ACS) Meeting in Indianapolis, Indiana, March 27 – 29. The presentations were funded by the IU Southeast McCullough Fund Research and Scholarship grant and included: Exploring the use of cationic palladium in activating highly hindered anhydrides in the acylation of alcohols and… Read more »
School of Social Sciences Faculty Collaborate on Zero Textbook Cost Initiative
Drs. Robert Rennie, Elizabeth Gritter, and Paige Williams have all been awarded funds as part of the library’s Zero Textbook Cost Initiative, a program that supports instructors in their efforts to adopt and create zero cost course materials. Faculty are provided with a stipend up to $1,000 to review an open access textbook, adopt zero… Read more »
School of Social Sciences Faculty Spotlight: Dr. Christina Adams
Dr. Christina Adams, Visiting Assistant Professor of Psychology, wrote about a fun class that she enjoys teaching. Sensory and Perception (P329) is a collaborative course where students explore how our senses and brain construct our sense of reality. P329, Sensory and Perception, will be offered in-person in fall 2023, on Tuesday and Thursday, from 9:30… Read more »
IU Southeast Orchestra, Concert Choir, Community Chorus Share in Musical Talents
On February 26, the IU Southeast Orchestra, Concert Choir and the Community Chorus collaborated in a musical ensemble under the direction of Dr. Molly K. Baugh and Dr. Brittany Kempfer. The concert, which was held in the Richard K. Stem Concert Hall, highlighted Gabriel Fauré’s Requiem and featured several student soloists. The ensemble was a… Read more »
Seven Tips for Staying Safe on Social Media
With threats by state spies and hackers, it’s more important now than ever to be vigilant with online privacy. The IU Knowledge Base has tips for best practices for staying safe on social media. Consider the following tips to help: Set strong passwords and use a password manager Enable two-factor authentication Avoid phishing scams Know… Read more »
Grenadier Green Dot Expo Aims to Draw Awareness to Bystander Intervention
Bystander intervention training, such as Green Dot, plays a key role in teaching strategies to reduce the rates of violence and empower all members of the campus community. The Grenadier Green Dot Expo 2023 aims to engage and teach attendees about the program and its 3 D’s – Direct, Delegate, and Distract in situations that… Read more »
Fusing Two Passions: Dr. Asim Becomes Co-editor of Online Journal
Dr. Sumreen Asim recently became a co-editor for the Science Education section of the online journal, Contemporary Issues in Technology and Teacher Education (CITE). The duration of her appointment is three years, beginning in January 2023 to December 31, 2025. The CITE Journal is an online, peer-reviewed journal, established and jointly sponsored by five professional… Read more »
Education Professors Selected to Serve as Clinical Fellows
Drs. Cathy Johnson, Molly Riddle, and Jacque Singleton have been invited to be 2023 Clinical Fellows with the Association for Teacher Educators. The Association for Teacher Educators is dedicated to the improvement of teacher education. This fundamental mission takes place through leadership in: (1) the development of quality programs to prepare teachers, (2) the analysis… Read more »
IU Southeast Professor’s Music Speaks to the Shenandoah Region
The James Madison University Symphony Orchestra recently premiered and recorded Shenandoah, a piece written by composer and professor Erich Stem. The music was performed alongside film that included footage of the Shenandoah region and dance elements by Louisville ballet dancer and choreographer, Ashley Thursby. Viewers can see the film with a studio recording of the… Read more »