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WOMEN MORE POSITIVE ABOUT COMPUTERS THAN MEN: A new research study has found that women are more likely than men to believe computer technology has a positive impact on their lives. The findings reverse an earlier belief that women were less receptive to technology than men, said Charles Ray, a business education and office administration professor. Contact him at [email protected] or (765) 285-5237.
HOCKEY'S COLLISIONS CAUSE MAJORITY OF INJURIES: A hockey player slamming into a competitor at high speed - popularly known as checking - causes most injuries in college games. A survey of reported hockey injuries over a recent three-year period found that 65 percent were caused by checking, said Terry Schurr, assistant director emeritus of university computing services. Contact him at [email protected] or (765) 285-1317.
PROFESSORS DESIGN ENERGY-EFFICIENT HOME: Practicing what they preach, designs for an energy-efficient house are taking shape not on paper, but on a lot in suburban Indianapolis. The house is part of a five-year, $100,000 partnership program between Indiana Gas Company and Ball State's nationally recognized College of Architecture and Planning designed to give students practical, hands-on experience. For more information, contact Michel Mounayar, an architecture professor, at [email protected] or (765) 285-5859.
FACULTY HELP DRAFT INTERNATIONAL STANDARDS: An international symposium gave an early childhood educator the opportunity to draft minimum standards for early childhood programs (children under age six) around the world. When published, the document will be distributed to governmental and non-governmental organizations worldwide. Delegates hope that the guidelines will influence politicians and their decisions about early childhood care and education, said Lynn Staley, an elementary education professor. Contact her at [email protected] or (765) 285-8568.
ONLINE COURSES ALLOW NURSES TO COMPLETE DEGREES: An online nursing degree is attracting attention not just from students who don't want to commute to campus for evening classes, but also from officials in Washington. "As universities talk about serving adult learners, schools have to be looking at alternative methods of instruction," said Phyllis Irvine, director of Ball State's School of Nursing. Contact her at [email protected] or (765) 285-5571.
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Marc Ransford 10/27/99
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