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Dr. Allison Carey examines parent activism and institutional harm at University of Technology Sydney  

Dr. Allison Carey examines parent activism and institutional harm at University of Technology Sydney  

Over the summer, Dr. Allison Carey, professor of sociology in the Department of Political Science & Social Inquiry, presented at a conference at the University of Technology Sydney (UTS) in Australia. Carey’s presentation, “Allies and Obstacles: Parent Activism and Institutional Harm,” explored key themes and raised important questions. Following the presentation, she provided further insight.  Carey…

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Science education students help cover the NSTA spring conference

Science education students help cover the NSTA spring conference

April 15-18, Dr.Christine Royce, professor in the Department of Teacher Education, and Shippensburg students Laci Hoover, Jeremy Gruver, Faith Small and Ashley Hepler, attended the National Science Teaching Association (NSTA) spring conference in Anaheim, California, one of the largest gatherings of science educators in the world. The group of students not only participated as attendees,…

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Malaki Schaeffer presents psychology research at Eastern Psychological Association conference

Malaki Schaeffer presents psychology research at Eastern Psychological Association conference

Junior psychology major Malaki Schaeffer presented research on distracted listening while studying at the Eastern Psychological Association conference in Boston, MA. His findings challenge the belief that distracted listening strongly impacts academic performance. “Distracted learning is defined as multitasking during learning, or learning while something else is going on,” said Schaeffer. “By definition, at least…

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Madeline Pelna Wins 2nd Place in National Wheel-Throwing Competition

Madeline Pelna Wins 2nd Place in National Wheel-Throwing Competition;

Sophomore art education major Madeline (Maddie) Pelna placed second in the kiln company, Skutt’s, National Student Throwing Competition at the National Council on the Education for Ceramic Arts (NCECA) conference in Detroit, Michigan. This competition challenged both undergraduate and graduate students to create the most inventive vessel on the potter’s wheel using only five pounds…

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Drs. Feeney & Wildermuth lead study abroad journey across Europe

Drs. Feeney & Wildermuth lead travel abroad journey across Europe; Feeney and students at Pilsner Urquell brewery

Over Spring break, Dr. Alison Feeney, Chair of the Department of Geography & Earth Science, and Dr. David Wildermuth, Professor of the Department of Global Languages & Culture,  led a study abroad trip through Germany, Austria and Czechia. Students crossed borders from Munich to Salzburg, České Budějovice, Plzeň, Bamberg and several other cities, where they…

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Emily Spencer presents at notable conference in Seville, Spain

Emily Spencer presents at notable conference in Seville, Spain

Emily Spencer, who earned both her B.A. in psychology and M.S. in clinical mental health counseling from Shippensburg, is now a doctoral student in Counselor Education Supervision presented a 60-minute session at the Mediterranean Region Counselors Association Conference in Seville, Spain.  Spencer’s session, “From Crisis to Connection: Addressing Perinatal Mood and Anxiety Disorders in Clinical…

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Diller Center supports creatives learning art entrepreneurship

With support from Shippensburg University’s Diller Center, freshman art major Aedan Griffith attended the Student Creative Arts Learning Entrepreneurship (SCALE) Conference at Millikin University, an immersive experience designed to help student creatives and artists learn the skills and knowledge needed to launch and manage successful entrepreneurial careers. Over two days, Aedan participated in workshops and…

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Professor Chattopadhyay prepares students for the AI-integrated workforce

Professor Chattopadhyay prepares students for the AI-integrated workforce

From Jan. 6-8, Dr. Dhiman Chattopadhyay, associate professor in the Department of Communication, Journalism, and Media (CJM), was invited to attend a selective three-day “Journalism + AI Accelerator” conference at Arizona State University.   The conference gathered 100 leaders across media, technology, medicine, academia and other industries to ethically integrate artificial intelligence into various industries, including newsrooms, classrooms and universities…

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Ship students attend 22nd Annual PA Conference for Women in Philadelphia

Ship students attend 22nd Annual PA Conference for Women in Philadelphia

On behalf of Shippensburg University’s Women and Gender Studies (WMST) program, and in partnership with the Psychology Department and admissions, Iyanna Burton, Emma Fasnacht, Em Matlock, Riley Mazzie, Madi Shively, Jean Stinchfield, alongside Dr. Misty Knight, the director the of the WMST program, attended the 22nd Annual Pennsylvania Conference for Women in Philadelphia.  The conference…

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