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Hardin Planetarium to present 'Perseverance to Reach Mars' Jan. 7-Feb. 18
Jan 4th, 2021
"Perseverance to Reach Mars" will open Thursday night at WKU’s Hardin Planetarium.
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First-generation college student pursues international opportunities
Dec 7th, 2020
As the date of his graduation from WKU approaches, Reuben Tang of Glasgow is already feeling nostalgic, bittersweet and grateful.
Read MoreHardin Planetarium's holiday show presented with focus on safety
Dec 3rd, 2020
WKU's Hardin Planetarium is open and presenting "Celebrations for a Long Winter’s Night" every Tuesday and Thursday night at 7 and Sunday afternoon at 2 through Jan. 7.
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WKU graduate students apply job analysis to address issue of social justice and law enforcement
Dec 1st, 2020
As students in WKU’s Industrial/Organizational Psychology master’s program train for careers in human resources and organizational development and effectiveness, they’ve spent their first semester tackling the issue of social justice and law enforc
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Student gains hands-on teaching experience through SKyTeach
Nov 30th, 2020
Anthony Cabrera, a sophomore from Trenton, is pursuing dual majors in science and math education. He has big plans to change the world through a career in teaching.
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SKyTeach students' project presented at international conference
Nov 19th, 2020
A global pandemic didn?t stop a WKU SKyTeach research project from reaching a global audience.
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WKU's Food Recovery Network founder and president inspires community involvement
Nov 18th, 2020
WKU senior Elaine Losekamp, an agriculture major from Bowling Green, became interested in food recovery after attending the annual conference of the Association for the Advancement of Sustainability in Higher Education in 2018.
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WKU Bingocize team to seek funding through KYNETIC program
Oct 28th, 2020
WKU researchers will seek a KYNETIC biomedical innovation grant award to develop new features for their nationally recognized Bingocize program.
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Civil Engineering student reflects on internship with a leading geohazard mitigation firm
Oct 23rd, 2020
This past summer, Hurley spent 12 weeks with GSI traveling across the United States to various work sites where she interned alongside licensed civil engineers and gained exposure to the field she is pursuing.
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Math professor's calculus video series adds up to student success
Oct 13th, 2020
Dr. Ozkan Ozer, an assistant professor of Mathematics at WKU, has found a simple formula to solve the complex problem of student learning and retention in calculus courses.
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McQuaide selected to participate in the NIH College Summer to Advance College Research (CSOAR) Program
Sep 25th, 2020
Lauren McQuaide, a junior from Columbia who studies chemistry and biology, was selected for the National Institutes of Health (NIH) College Summer Opportunities to Advance Research (CSOAR) program to conduct biomedical research for the summer of 2020.
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White Squirrel Weather named 2020 Weather Ready Nation Ambassador of Excellence
Sep 22nd, 2020
White Squirrel Weather at WKU has been recognized as a 2020 Weather Ready Nation Ambassador of Excellence by NOAA and the National Weather Service Louisville Forecast Office.
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Kentucky's climate becoming wetter, state climatologist says
Sep 11th, 2020
State climatologist Stuart Foster says if you think Kentucky’s climate is becoming wetter, you’re probably right.
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View from the Hill: Physics professor adds home studio to create virtual content
Sep 10th, 2020
A WKU Physics professor has gone the extra mile to deliver high quality content to his students in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic. WKU’s Amy Bingham shows us how he transformed his basement into a recording studio in this week’s View from the Hill.
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Kentucky Mesonet at WKU to play key role in NSF-funded research project
Sep 8th, 2020
The Kentucky Mesonet at WKU will play a key role in a $5 million National Science Foundation project aimed at making further advances in near-term forecasts that can be critical in active and severe weather situations.
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WKU faculty members participating in innovation programs
Sep 4th, 2020
WKU faculty members Moon-Soo Kim and Jason Crandall are participating in statewide programs for entrepreneurs and innovators.
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Senior electrical engineering student gains experience with product testing
Jul 17th, 2020
"It didn't seem right to just read about circuits, physics, math, and whatever else without looking at how these things get applied in the real world,” said senior Landon Owens, an electrical engineering major.
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Biology faculty member revisits research on piranhas
Jul 13th, 2020
For the past two decades, WKU biologist Steve Huskey has studied the feeding habits of various species of fish from sharks and goliath groupers to bass and bluegill. Now he’s revisiting another research subject – piranha.
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SKyTeach co-director honored by UTeach STEM Educators Association
Jul 7th, 2020
Dr. Martha M. Day, Associate Professor of Science Education and SKyTeach Co-Director at WKU, is the 2020 recipient of the UTeach STEM Educators Association’s Outstanding Faculty Teaching Award.
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Kentucky Climate Center webinar series provides updates on climatic conditions
Jun 30th, 2020
In partnership with the National Integrated Drought Information System and in coordination with the Midwest Drought Early Warning System, the Kentucky Climate Center presents the Kentucky Monthly Climate Perspective on Drought and Hydrologic Conditions.
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