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Georgia Southern school psychology students work with special needs children in Ecuador, experience is life-changing
Over the summer, three Georgia Southern students traveled to Quito, Ecuador, to participate in the Ecuador Professional Preparation Program, an 18-day cultural immersion program for psychology graduate students and mental health professionals.
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Georgia Southern graduate student conducts research as snake specialist in Honduras
Lauren Wilson, a graduate student in the Georgia Southern University Department of Biology, spent the summer working as a snake specialist in Central America. Wilson joined a research team tasked with quantifying and protecting biodiversity in the forests of Cusuco National Park, Honduras.
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Georgia Southern launches new online IT degree
To meet a projected demand for computer science and information technology occupations, Georgia Southern University is launching a new, completely online, information technology degree.
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Georgia Southern’s i2STEMe receives 2019 Inspiring Programs in STEM Award from INSIGHT Into Diversity
Georgia Southern University’s Institute for Interdisciplinary STEM Education (i2STEMe) received the 2019 Inspiring Programs in STEM Award from INSIGHT Into Diversity, a diversity and inclusion publication in higher education. The Inspiring Programs in STEM Award honors colleges and universities that encourage and assist students from underrepresented groups to enter the fields of STEM.
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Former meteorologist to speak at inaugural community lecture series on Armstrong Campus
Former WTOC meteorologist Pat Prokop will be leading the first-ever Evening at Armstrong community lecture event, hosted by the Georgia Southern University Division of Continuing Education, on Sept. 12 from 6 to 7:30 p.m. at the Armstrong Center. Tickets are $20.
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Wilson named to board of directors for United States Center for Coaching Excellence
Charles “Hal” Wilson Jr., associate professor in the Department of Health Sciences and Kinesiology, was elected in June to serve on the Board of Directors of the United States Center for Coaching Excellence (USCCE). Wilson will serve a three-year term in the role of Accredited Program Representative Board Member. “I am excited to be joining the Board of Directors of USCCE, to learn from the current board members, to represent all of the nationally accredited programs and to help further the USCCE mission of strengthening the quality of coach development systems,” said Wilson. USCCE is a national nonprofit organization dedicated…
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Georgia Southern Division of Continuing Education welcomes new director
The Georgia Southern University Division of Continuing Education has named Diane Badakhsh, Ed.D., as its new director. Prior to joining the division, Badakhsh served as the director of Continuing and Professional Education at the University of North Carolina Wilmington. “I am excited about being at a university with Georgia Southern’s reputation for academic excellence and personal attention and to lead a division with the sole purpose of connecting the resources of the university with the needs of the community,” Badakhsh said. “Continuing education is for everyone and is a lifelong endeavor.” Badakhsh holds a doctorate in educational leadership with a…
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Georgia Southern helping rural teachers introduce renewable energy into classrooms
This year marks the third summer that 10 teachers from rural areas in Georgia have come to Georgia Southern University to learn more about renewable energy. Faculty from the Allen E. Paulson College of Engineering and Computing (CEC) and the College of Education helped the teachers bring renewable energy projects and practices into their classrooms.
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Georgia Southern student, faculty research shows surprising findings about pet ownership, potential health risks for women
The health benefits of owning pets have been well-documented. However, a research team in Georgia Southern University’s Jiann-Ping Hsu College of Public Health led by professor and medical epidemiologist, Jian Zhang, M.D., DrPH, has been exploring the other side of pet ownership to answer the question — could furry companions actually be harmful to your health?
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Georgia Southern professor wins Mathematical Association of America service award
Professor of Mathematics, Martha Abell, Ph.D., has been awarded a Certificate of Meritorious Service by the Mathematical Association of America (MAA) Southeastern Section. “I never imagined I would be selected to serve on national committees or have the tremendous opportunity to serve on the MAA Instructional Practices Guide leadership team,” Abell said. “And while I never imagined these experiences happening, I am grateful that they did. I became a better faculty member, mentor and administrator because of these collaborations, and I accept this award in recognition of all who worked with me along this incredible journey.” Each Section nominates a…