Tag: April16

Boyles Submits Entries for Encyclopedia of Big Data, Presents Research on Race Portrayal

Assistant Professor Jan Lauren Boyles has completed two entries for the forthcoming Encyclopedia of Big Data. Also in research, Boyles and undergraduate student Susan Cruz-Rodriguez presented a poster at ISU’s McNair Scholars Symposium this month. The research, which will continue into next year, focuses on the portrayal of race within data-driven news narratives. In teaching, … Continue reading Boyles Submits Entries for Encyclopedia of Big Data, Presents Research on Race Portrayal

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Bugeja Honored by U.S. Treasury Department

Michael Bugeja, director, received a citation by the U.S. Treasury Department for his service on the Citizens Coinage Advisory Committee. The citation reads, in part: “In gratitude for your distinguished public service to the Secretary of the US Treasury … Your exceptional work has helped the United States Mint fulfill its mission, ensuring that each … Continue reading Bugeja Honored by U.S. Treasury Department

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Newell Receives Honor, Lucht Helps Secure Grant

Associate Professor Jay Newell has won a mentorship award and Assistant Professor Tracy Lucht helped secure a Women’s and Diversity Grant. Newell has been named an Exemplary Faculty Mentor for his guidance of Assistant Professor Su Jung Kim, who nominated him, announced Cinzia Cervato, faculty fellow for Early Career Faculty Development, Office of the Provost. … Continue reading Newell Receives Honor, Lucht Helps Secure Grant

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White House correspondent Thomma to keynote First Amendment Day

Steve Thomma, a senior White House correspondent, will speak about the media and the presidential campaign as part of the First Amendment Day series at Iowa State University. Thomma will present "The Press, the Presidency and the Campaign" at 7 p.m. Thursday, April 21, in the Memorial Union Sun Room. His talk is free and … Continue reading White House correspondent Thomma to keynote First Amendment Day