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WKU faculty members' research published in 'Geology'
Jun 30th, 2020
WKU faculty members Royhan Gani and Nahid Gani are part of an international collaborative research effort featured in the June 2020 issue of Geology, which has been the Web of Science's No. 1 ranked geology journal for 13 years in a row.
Read MoreWKU mathematics faculty member appointed to prestigious committee
Jun 23rd, 2020
Dr. Ahmet Ozkan Ozer, Assistant Professor of Mathematics, has been appointed as a member to the American Mathematical Society-Mathematical Association of America-Society of Industrial and Applied Mathematics Joint Committee on Employment Opportunities.
Read MorePsychological Sciences faculty member elected as Research Division Chair for American Association of Suicidology
Jun 8th, 2020
Dr. Amy Brausch, professor in WKU’s Department of Psychological Sciences, has been elected as Research Division Chair and Board Member for the American Association of Suicidology.
Read MoreDr. Betsy Shoenfelt named SIOP Fellow
Feb 17th, 2020
Dr. Betsy Shoenfelt, WKU University Distinguished Professor in the Department of Psychological Sciences, has been named a Fellow in the Society for Industrial and Organizational Psychology (SIOP).
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WKU faculty, staff & students may join Kentucky Academy of Science
Feb 7th, 2020
WKU is a 2020 Kentucky Academy of Science (KAS) Enhanced Affiliate and faculty, staff and students may join KAS for free.
Read MoreKentucky Mesonet at WKU identifies site for new station in Nicholas County
Nov 11th, 2019
The Kentucky Mesonet at WKU has selected a site for a new station in Nicholas County.
Read MoreDr. Rebecca Shadowen to present Lancaster-Puckett Lecture on Nov. 14
Nov 1st, 2019
Dr. Rebecca Shadowen, infectious disease and travel medicine specialist at Med Center Health, will present WKU’s 2019 L.Y. Lancaster-D. Hugh Puckett Lecture at 6 p.m. Nov. 14 at the Ogden College Hall Auditorium.
Read MoreKeeling recognized by transport geographers with Alan Hay Award
Aug 30th, 2019
Dr. David J. Keeling, University Distinguished Professor of Geography, was recognized with the Alan Hay Award on Wednesday (Aug. 28) by the Transport Geography Research Group at the annual meeting of the Royal Geographical Society in London.
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Moon Landing Celebration: Trivia contest
Jul 18th, 2019
How well do you know your Apollo 11 trivia? Join the Moon Landing Trivia Contest during Saturday's Moon Landing Celebration at WKU.
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Moon Landing Celebration: Rocket launch demonstration
Jul 18th, 2019
A high flying demonstration of rocketry is one of the highlights for Hardin Planetarium’s celebration of the 50th anniversary of the first landing on the Moon.
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Moon Landing Celebration: Movie screenings & discussion
Jul 16th, 2019
Saturday’s celebration of the 50th anniversary of the first Moon landing, taking place at WKU’s Hardin Planetarium, features screenings and discussions of excellent but rare Apollo 11 related films.
Read More10 students attend 2019 ASSET Conference
Jul 2nd, 2019
WKU’s Department of Agriculture and Food Science hosted 10 students June 16-20 for the ASSET (Agriculture Students Striving for Effective Tomorrows) Conference.
Read MoreWKU faculty member Shoenfelt author of 'Mental Skills for Athletes'
Jul 1st, 2019
"Mental Skills for Athletes: A Workbook for Competitive Success" by Dr. Betsy Shoenfelt, University Distinguished Professor in WKU’s Department of Psychological Sciences, has been published by Routledge/Taylor & Francis.
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Hardin Planetarium to celebrate 50th anniversary of first Moon landing on July 20
Jun 18th, 2019
A free outdoor festival celebrating the 50th anniversary of the first Moon landing will be hosted at WKU’s Hardin Planetarium from 1 to 10 p.m. July 20.
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WKU Professor Selected as Expert Reviewer for International Climate Change Assessment Report
Jun 13th, 2019
Dr. Jason Polk, Associate Professor of Geography and Geology and Director of the WKU Center for Human GeoEnvironmental Studies (CHNGES), will serve as an Expert Reviewer for the next global report on the current status of climate change science.
Read MoreWKU Industrial/Organizational Psychology faculty, alumni attend annual conference
May 21st, 2019
WKU Industrial/Organizational Psychology faculty members and graduate program alumni presented research at the Annual Conference of the Society for Industrial and Organizational Psychology (SIOP).
Read MoreDrone flying workshops featured at SKy Science Festival
Apr 22nd, 2019
At the SKy Science Festival 2019 Expo Day on Saturday (April 27), the Louisville Drone Academy is offering the opportunity to learn to fly first-person-view piloted drones.
Read MoreHardin Planetarium offers rocket building challenge at SKy Science Festival
Apr 19th, 2019
On Saturday (April 27) from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the SKy Science Festival in Circus Square Park, WKU’s Hardin Planetarium offers an opportunity for attendees to build and launch rockets.
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17 inducted into WKU's chapter of Alpha Epsilon Delta honor society
Apr 17th, 2019
WKU’s chapter of Alpha Epsilon Delta (AED) inducted 17 new members in a ceremony on April 15.
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WKU Mechanical Engineering students participate in design competition
Apr 12th, 2019
A team of four WKU Mechanical Engineering seniors competed in the Student Design Competition at the American Society of Mechanical Engineers E-Fest North Student Professional Development Conference April 5-7 at Michigan State University.
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