Ball State Graduate School Blog

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  • Event in Review: Write On! Writing Retreat
    November 19, 2024 by

    The Ball State Graduate School and the Ball State Writing Center came together to host an amazing workshop this year in mid-September. The Write On! Writing Retreat gave students an opportunity to connect, listen to multiple presentations regarding writing technique, and give students dedicated time to work on their projects or thesis! We had over […]

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  • Doctoral Student SREB Highlight: Smrita Acharya
    November 11, 2024 by

    Name: Smrita Acharya Program: Ph.D. Candidate in Environmental Sciences, Ph.D. Program Department + Research Topic: Department of Environment, Geology and Natural Resources My research topic is Water resource and climate assessment in the Sagarmatha National Park region, Nepal. Using hydroclimatic, geochemical and isotopic data, the research assesses the water quality and quantity issues in the high-altitude […]

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  • Doctoral Student SREB Highlight: Bennet Bediako!
    November 11, 2024 by

    Name: Bennet Bediako  Program: PhD in Educational Studies  Dissertation Title: Curriculum Reform—The Case of An Innovative Laboratory School in A Midsize Mid-Western University  Takeaways from the Institute for Teaching and Mentoring:  The Southern Regional Education Board (SREB) ’s Institute for Teaching and Mentoring conference was at the Marriot Hotel in New Orleans from October 31st […]

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  • Fellowship Award Winner: Micah Ross!
    August 21, 2024 by

    Where is your hometown? My hometown is in Evansville, Indiana. What are a few of your favorite hobbies? In my free time, I enjoy cross stitching, drawing, playing video games, and watching tv shows or movies. Where did you obtain your bachelor’s and/or master’s degrees, what were your major(s)? I am currently obtaining my bachelor’s […]

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  • Fellowship Award Winner: Zahra Dehghan!
    July 31, 2024 by

    Where is your hometown? I am originally from Iran, but my family and I immigrated to the US in 2013. We spent five years in Omaha, NE, and since 2018, we’ve called Muncie, IN, our home. What are a few of your favorite hobbies? I very much enjoy exploring nature with my family and engaging […]

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  • Innovative Fisheries Management: A Deep Dive into Data-Driven Approaches
    May 1, 2024 by

    Josef Hrabowski, a doctoral candidate in Environmental Science at Ball State University, is pioneering advancements in fisheries management through cutting-edge data collection techniques. With academic roots from Texas A&M and the University of Rostock, Hrabowski’s research at Ball State harnesses big data approaches to revolutionize the way we understand and manage fisheries.   “If you think […]

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  • Meet the 2023 Cohen Grant Recipients
    February 7, 2024 by

    The Benjamin V. Cohen Peace Grant, designed to allocate funds to Ball State faculty and graduate students engaged in research contributing to a more peaceful world, recently supported two graduate students. Despite the difference in their project focuses, a common theme unites them: the resolution of issues for the betterment of the world. Aashna Banerjee […]

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  • Amanda Nelson poses with her award in front of a red and white Ball State background.

    Amanda Nelson, 2022-2023 Graduate Assistant of the Year Winner
    July 17, 2023 by

    Prior to hearing the reading of the nomination for Graduate Assistant of the Year, Multicultural Center Graduate Assistant Amanda Nelson didn’t think she was going to win when she attended the Benny’s. Benny’s is an annual award ceremony hosted by the Division of Student Affairs honoring those in student support roles.  “They started reading part […]

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