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Jeremy Best book recognized as one of “Ten Outstanding Books in Mission Studies Intercultural Theology and World Christianity for 2021”

A book published by Jeremy Best, assistant professor in the Department of History, was recently named one of “Ten Outstanding Books in Mission Studies, Intercultural Theology, and World Christianity for 2021” by the International Bulletin of Missionary Research (IBMR). The announcment was made in the journal’s April 2022 issue. The book, “Heavenly Fatherland: German Missionary … Continue reading Jeremy Best book recognized as one of “Ten Outstanding Books in Mission Studies Intercultural Theology and World Christianity for 2021”

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Katerine Rafferty invited to speak at Institute for Reproductive Grief Care

Katherine Rafferty, associate teaching professor in the Department of Psychology, was invited to speak at the grand opening and launch of the Institute for Reproductive Grief Care. Rafferty participated in the Research Reveals panel discussion and shared findings from her recently published study on the communicative tensions in womens’ medication abortion narratives. For additional details … Continue reading Katerine Rafferty invited to speak at Institute for Reproductive Grief Care

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Alison Phillips elected fellow of the Society of Behavioral Medicine

Alison Phillps, associate professor in the Department of Psychology was recently elected fellow of the Society of Behavioral Medicine (SBM), the nation’s leading group of multi-specialty professionals dedicated to improving health and quality of life through proven behavioral science. Fellow status within SBM is a distinction conferred on full members in recognition of outstanding contributions … Continue reading Alison Phillips elected fellow of the Society of Behavioral Medicine

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Kelsey O’Brien earns first place in 2022 American Association for the Advancement of Science competition

STEM Scholar Kelsey O’Brien (’23 genetics) is the undergraduate first place winner of the 2022 American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS) Student E-Poster Competition in the environment and ecology category. O’Brien won the award for research she conducted in the Toth Laboratory at Iowa State University. The lab is run by Amy Toth, … Continue reading Kelsey O’Brien earns first place in 2022 American Association for the Advancement of Science competition

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Robyn Lutz named IEEE fellow

Robyn Lutz, professor in the Department of Computer Science, was recently named a fellow with the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE). IEEE Fellow is a distinction reserved for select IEEE members with extraordinary accomplishments in any of the IEEE fields. The number of IEEE Fellows elevated in a year is no more than … Continue reading Robyn Lutz named IEEE fellow