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Kentucky Mesonet at WKU to play key role in NSF-funded research project |
Advances in weather forecast models have enabled forecasters to improve the accuracy of forecasts, including severe weather warnings, helping to save lives and property. The Kentucky Mesonet at WKU, a division of the Kentucky Climate Center, will play a key role in a $5 million National Science Foundation project aimed at making further advances in near-term forecasts that can be critical in active and severe weather situations.
The project, titled Precise Regional Forecasting via Intelligent and Rapid Harnessing of National Scale Hydrometeorological Big Data, is being led by Dr. Nian-Feng Tzeng of the Center for Advanced Computer Studies at the University of Louisiana at Lafayette (ULL). A team of 14 researchers at ULL, Louisiana State University, Southern University, the University of South Alabama and WKU will work collaboratively.
At WKU, Dr. Stuart Foster, state climatologist and director of the Kentucky Mesonet, and Dr. Eric Rappin, research scientist, will lead efforts to develop two-dimensional mini-models, called modelets. Modelets will leverage meteorological data from the Kentucky Mesonet and high-resolution forecast model outputs generated by the National Center for Environmental Prediction using machine learning algorithms to generate high-resolution near-term weather forecasts.
“Our participation in this project is a testimony to the value of the Kentucky Mesonet both to WKU and to the Commonwealth of Kentucky,” said Dr. Foster, the WKU project lead.
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Virtual Study Abroad Fair Sept. 14-18 |
The Office of Global Learning & International Affairs (GLIA) at WKU will host the 2020 Virtual Study Abroad Fair during the week of Sept. 14-18. Information will be available on a variety of study abroad options including virtual opportunities and in-person short-term, summer and semester programs for future terms. This event is open to all current and prospective WKU students. Participating students will have the chance to win giveaways, including scholarships toward a future study abroad program or passport application.
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Congratulations to Dr. S. Kay Gandy, retired professor in WKU’s School of Teacher Education, on the publication of her first book, Mapping Is Elementary, My Dear. The book features 100 activities for teaching map skills to K-6 students. Learn More
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Photojournalism student receives $10,000 scholarship |
Zane Meyer-Thornton, a junior photojournalism student from Los Angeles, California, received a $10,000 scholarship from the Facebook Journalism Project and the Native American Journalists Association (NAJA) for the 2020-21 academic year - a notable award he attributes to his experience at WKU. |
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Check out this week's installment of WKU Week in Photos by Clinton Lewis and Bryan Lemon of WKU's Division of Communications and Marketing.
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Updated edition of gifted education book released |
Prufrock Press has released an updated edition of Teacher’s Survival Guide: Gifted Education (2nd ed.): A First-Year Teacher’s Introduction to Gifted Learners. The book is written by Dr. Julia Roberts, Executive Director of The Center for Gifted Studies at WKU and The Gatton Academy of Mathematics and Science, and Julie Roberts Boggess, an elementary librarian at Pearre Creek Elementary School in Williamson County, Tenn., who holds three degrees from WKU.
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Spotlight: Mountain Remote |
WKU’s Photojournalism Program, along with support from Canon, Nikon, Sony and Tamron, is proud to announce Mountain Remote 2020. The Mountain Workshops will be celebrating its 45th year by hosting a daylong virtual celebration of the visual image from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. Saturday. |
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Nomination deadline Oct. 2 for Summit of Excellence Awards |
WKU Philanthropy & Alumni Engagement is seeking nominations for this year’s Summit of Excellence Awards -- Philanthropist of the Year, Distinguished Service Medal, Corporate/Foundation Excellence in Philanthropy, Outstanding Faculty/Staff Excellence in Philanthropy and Outstanding Student Excellence in Philanthropy. Recipients will be honored virtually during WKU Philanthropy Week, Nov. 9-13. Nomination deadline is Oct. 2. |
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English Department hosts convocation, meet-and-greet event |
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The WKU English Department held its 4th annual English Majors Convocation over Zoom on Sept. 4. The convocation welcomed both new and returning students to the department by highlighting all of the exciting opportunities available to students in English, Film, and Gender & Women’s Studies.
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The WKU English Department held a socially distanced meet-and-greet under the Potter College of Arts & Letters tent on Sept. 4. The event provided students the opportunity to talk to professors, and professors were able to meet new students and learn about their interests, share stories, and have a few laughs. |
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CITL Virtual Office Hours |
CITL instructional designers are holding Virtual Office Hours from 9-11 a.m. and 2-4 p.m. Monday-Friday to assist instructors with questions about hybrid and online pedagogy, course design or educational technology. More: CITL will host a webinar session on Boosting Critical Thinking from 9:30-10:30 a.m. Tuesday.
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Kentucky Museum Collection |
The Kentucky Museum’s collection of original art prints is available for viewing in a virtual gallery. The print collection is composed of more than 80 modern prints by artists such as James Dine, James Rosenquist, Josef Albers, Robert Motherwell and Frank Stella acquired with assistance from Art Department faculty. |
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Head for the Hill
Admissions will host a free, virtual open house event on Saturday that offers a comprehensive look at WKU’s outstanding academic offerings, student activities and beautiful campus. Learn More
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Fall Super Saturdays
The Center for Gifted Studies will host Virtual Fall Super Saturdays from 9:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. Sept. 12, Sept. 19 and Sept 26. Learn More
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Dance Day
The WKU Dance Program will host a Virtual Dance Day for prospective students from 10 a.m. to 11 a.m. Saturday. Learn More
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