“Imagine this example scenario: A train carrying hazardous chemicals derails near downtown and releases its contents. How does a response team protect the local population from exposure? How do they mobilize to effectively detect, contain, and clean up the material? How do they decontaminate citizens in a timely manner?” – Department of Environment, Geology, […]
Meet Dr. Tom McComish Distinguished Professor Emeritus of Biology, Dr. Tom McComish, served Ball State and its students for 32 years as a scholar, leader, mentor, and friend. He began at the university as both a teacher and researcher with a passion for aquatic biology, a program that Ball State did not yet have. Through […]
Becoming community collaborators For the second year in a row, faculty and students in the Department of Computer Science have been an integral part of award-winning community partnerships. Ball State’s Community Partner of the Year Award, created in 2017, is an “annual award [that] honors local businesses, community organizations, or agencies that have demonstrated excellence […]
Becoming a bestseller A two-time Ball State English alumna, Ashley C. Ford returned to campus on September 15 to kick-off her time as the Fall 2021 Writer-In-Residence. With her recently released memoir Somebody’s Daughter, which she started as a Ball State student, Ashley has added “New York Times bestselling author” to her already impressive resume. […]
Dr. David Ulbrich graduated from Ball State University with his M.A. in History in 1996. He then returned to teach at Ball State from 2004 until 2008. He is author of the award-winning book Preparing for Victory: Thomas Holcomb and the Making of the Modern Marine Corps, 1936-1943. He is also co-author or co-editor of […]
Gathering the Stars On September 14th, 2021, students gathered on the North West Residence Hall Patio to explore student organizations, study abroad possibilities, and other immersive learning opportunities offered by the humanities department in the College of Sciences and Humanities. Sponsored by Compass Advantage, The Star Party, is the first in a series of events […]
The Start of a New Era Ball State Biology and Chemistry students who spent long hours in the Cooper Science Building know that the new Foundational Sciences Building (FB) is a dream come true. Shiny and brand new, the 206,500 square foot building is located on the East Quad–southeast side of campus, right outside of the […]
Dr. Jennifer Coy joins the College of Sciences and Humanities faculty this fall as the new Department Chair of Computer Science. Tell us a little about yourself. Where do you call home? For me, home is where my family is. My husband and I have lived in Indiana for over 20 years, so I […]
Masks. Distancing. Plexiglas. Zoom. To say that this past year has required adaptation would be a colossal understatement. Courses moved online, and instructors broadcast in-person classes from their classrooms to those who could not attend due to space constraints or quarantine requirements. In at least one case, the students were physically present, and the instructor […]
A few years ago, when my son was rushed to the NICU by ambulance at four days old, my husband and I were thrust into tough conversations about our work and caregiving roles. Our frayed emotional attention was torn between mounting bills we hadn’t budgeted for in my 8-week unpaid maternity leave, the expectations we […]