By Steven Krolak (NEW ALBANY, Ind.)—When it comes to teeth, those of the short nose gar are among the smallest you are likely to see with the naked eye—just one millimeter in length. Despite its diminutive size, one set of gar chompers has a big role to play as part of an upcoming exhibit on …
FULL STORYTeam Unity: A Leader’s Guide to Unlocking Extraordinary Potential is the title of a new book by John Ross, assistant professor of management. Ross teaches leadership and entrepreneurship at IU Southeast. Before arriving in New Albany, he taught history to seventh graders in Mesa, Arizona, produced musical events in New York and Washington, DC, and …
FULL STORYBy Steven Krolak (NEW ALBANY, Ind)–Dr. Robert Rennie, assistant professor of history, has been recognized as Faculty Innovator of the Year by the board of directors of the Institute for Learning and Teaching Excellence (ILTE). The award recognizes the effort put forth by faculty who have redesigned their courses or introduced new courses with innovative, …
FULL STORYBy Steven Krolak (NEW ALBANY, Ind.)–Seven IU Southeast faculty members have received IU Trustees Teaching Awards for the 2021 calendar year. The IU Trustees Teaching Awards were first awarded in 2000-2001 to recognize and enhance excellent teaching, especially at the undergraduate level. The awards are open to tenured and tenure-track faculty, as well as full-time …
FULL STORYBy Steven Krolak (NEW ALBANY, Ind.)–the National Science Foundation (NSF) has awarded a grant to a project undertaken by a team of researchers including Dr. Sumreen Asim, assistant professor of technology education at IU Southeast. Collaborative Research on Integrated STEM Self-Efficacy: A Study of Elementary Preservice Teachers Including Noyce Scholars is the name of the …
FULL STORYBy Steven Krolak (NEW ALBANY, Ind.)–The year was 1987. Iran and Iraq were at war, and had begun to target one another’s oil-production infrastructure, menacing tankers and giving the conflict a global dimension. Nestled between the warring parties was Kuwait, a tiny emirate shipping its oil to clients abroad. To protect these shipments, the U.S. launched …
FULL STORY(NEW ALBANY, Ind.)–Dr. Kelly Ryan, executive vice chancellor for academic affairs at IU Southeast, has been named the college’s Interim Chancellor, upon the retirement of Acting Chancellor Dr. Kathryn Girten. Girten retires after nine years of service with Indiana University, having served as Chancellor of IU East during that time and Acting Chancellor of IU …
FULL STORYBy Steven Krolak (NEW ALBANY, Ind.)—Last week Russia invaded Ukraine, unleashing a global firestorm with unforeseeable consequences. All because of one man’s interpretation of history. Dr. Robert Rennie, assistant professor of history and resident European specialist, tossed his prepared syllabi to focus his students’ attention on the roots and realities of the war. His method …
FULL STORYBy Steven Krolak (NEW ALBANY, Ind.)–It’s 8 a.m. It’s ENG 131. Reading, Writing and Inquiry I. It’s hard enough to be human at this hour, to say nothing of trying to focus on the subjunctive mood. Susan Popham understands this. As associate professor of English (composition) and writing concentration coordinator teaching this foundational course, she …
FULL STORYBy Steven Krolak (NEW ALBANY, Ind.)–Things you may know about Patrick Lach, assistant professor of finance: He is a financial advisor with his own financial services firm, a contributor to the Wall Street Journal, and the recipient of the 2021 Distinguished Research and Creativity Award (Junior). What you may not know: He’s downright geeky about …
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