Tag: 2009 Research Magazine

New to Campus: John Jacobson

November 12, 2009 by srshipley

Where were you before you joined Ball State? I started my career as a middle school teacher. Then I was a principal for 10 years. After that, I was an assistant professor at the University of Texas-Arlington and worked my way up to associate dean. From there, I went to Kansas City and served for […]

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New to Campus: Rajib Sanyal

November 11, 2009 by srshipley

Where were you before you joined Ball State University? My entire life has been spent in colleges and universities. I came as a graduate student from India to do my master’s at the University of Wisconsin-Madison. I did my PhD at Georgia State and then started my academic career as an assistant professor at the […]

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Creative Endeavor Award: Mark Neely

November 10, 2009 by srshipley

Since joining Ball State in 2004, Associate Professor of English Mark Neely has inspired and encouraged countless students, while continuing to produce an outstanding catalog of published work. His poems have been widely published in literary journals and anthologies, and he has published several papers on writing pedagogy. Most recently, his poems “Lorenzo After Driving Drunk,” “Prologue,” and “Another Saturday” were […]

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Researcher of the Year Award: Richard Fluegeman

November 9, 2009 by srshipley

A dedicated professor and diligent researcher with an impressive record of funded grants, Richard Fluegeman continually finds new ways to bring research and laboratory opportunities into his geology classroom. Fluegeman’s work has been funded by the National Science Foundation (NSF), the American Chemical Society, and Seismic Micro-Technology, Inc. In 2008, with colleagues in his department, he secured a $100,000 award […]

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Investigating the Historical Intersections of Health and the Economy

November 8, 2009 by srshipley

Studies focusing on the social barometers of health and the economy are as current as today’s newspaper. Indeed, nothing is quite as compelling or as close to home as our physical well-being and our pocketbook. What may be startling to many, however, is that the investigation into the intersection of health and the economy is […]

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Glycogen’s Effects on Memory

November 7, 2009 by srshipley

People trying to manage diabetes often have bouts of hypoglycemia, or low blood glucose levels. When this happens, they experience sleepiness, confusion, and impaired memory. Ball State professor Bart Pederson is researching what happens to memory function during hypoglycemia, looking at the role glycogen plays. Using test mice that have been genetically modified to be unable to […]

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Bringing Dinner Theatre to the Community

November 6, 2009 by srshipley

Just as the academic year is winding down for the majority of departments on campus, the Department of Theatre and Dance is vigorously preparing for one of the most exciting events of the year, the annual Downtown Dinner Theatre production. Supported by the Indiana Arts Commission/Arts Place Inc., the Community Foundation of Muncie and Delaware County Inc., and […]

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Guardian Scholars Supports Former Foster Youth

November 5, 2009 by srshipley

Embarking on a college career can be a daunting experience for incoming freshmen. This may be even more the case for students who come from foster care and don’t have the security and support of a home environment. With support from the Lumina Foundation, Ann Brown, assistant professor of social work and director of the Social Science […]

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Feature: International Partnerships Build Sustainable Future

November 4, 2009 by srshipley

John Motloch, professor of landscape architecture and director of the Land Design Institute, has a world view of his profession, and he is providing opportunities for his students to gain the same perspective—quite literally. Motloch’s program area—creating and maintaining a sustainable future and dignified housing for all—is one that relates to all cultures and countries, and in his […]

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Feature: Bringing History to Life

November 3, 2009 by srshipley

Getting K–12 students to pay attention in social studies classes can be a challenge, especially when teachers are not sure how to make history intriguing to young minds. By combining local history, multimedia approaches, and collaboration with schools, Ronald Morris, professor of history, has helped teachers bring creativity and excitement to their classrooms. The Ohio River Teaching […]

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New to Campus: John Jacobson

New to Campus: Rajib Sanyal

Creative Endeavor Award: Mark Neely

Researcher of the Year Award: Richard Fluegeman

Investigating the Historical Intersections of Health and the Economy

Glycogen’s Effects on Memory

Bringing Dinner Theatre to the Community

Guardian Scholars Supports Former Foster Youth

Feature: International Partnerships Build Sustainable Future

Feature: Bringing History to Life