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November 2010
MSCI Monthly Newsletter - Inaugural Edition
In This Issue
Spring Research Day
Texas-built personal wind
turbines
Environmental Science Program
New Faculty Profile
Dr. Robert Moore
Assistant Prof. of Chemistry
While Dr. Moore is not new to
Wayland, this fall he has joined
the ranks of full-time faculty in
the School of Mathematics and
Sciences as an Assistant
Professor of Chemistry. Last
year, Dr. Moore served as an
adjunct professor for the School
developing and teaching a new
course in Scientific Computing,
as well as teaching an online
course in Life Science.
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Upcoming Events
Miracle Tree Breast Cancer
Awareness Dinner
November 30, 2010
6:30 pm. UC211
*Purchase Tickets ($12) from
Dr. Adam Reinhart
From the "Herb-arium"
Dr. Herb Grover, Dean
School of Mathematics and Sciences
Welcome to our first electronic edition of the
School of Math and Sciences newsletter. As you
read the articles posted here, please take
notice of the many academic accomplishments
of our students and faculty through courserelated activities and through numerous
research programs in biology, chemistry,
geology, and math.
I continue to be amazed by the dedication of
our faculty and students to the mission of our
university - "....to educate students in an
academically challenging, learning-focused and distinctively Christian
environment for professional success and service to God and
humankind." Just consider that our faculty and students conduct most of
the research projects highlighted here as an addition to their normal course
loads! Truly, this is an expression of our faith and commitment to a sense of
purpose that extends beyond self-centered career goals.
There will be follow-up issues of this newsletter in which we will continue to
elaborate on the many efforts of our faculty and students to carry
Wayland's light to the world. Thank you for your continued prayers,
participation, and support that enables us to grow and prosper "......in
service to God and humankind."
Spring Research Day Spotlights Students
(806-291-1124)
Support our programs
If anything in this newsletter
sparks your interest and you
would like to provide your
financial support to our
students, either by funding
specific areas of research or by
providing scholarship moneys,
there are easy ways for you to
give.
Contact our
Development Team:
Phone: 806-291-3430
Fax: 806-291-1984
E-mail: hope@wbu.edu
Mail: 1900 W 7th Street #621
Plainview, TX 79072
You can also give online:
https://give.wbu.edu
If you would like your funds to
be directed toward research or
scholarships in our School,
please designate your gift. Our
Development Team will make
sure our students receive your
support.
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The School of Math & Sciences
Wayland Baptist University
1900 W. 7th St. #413
Plainview, TX 79072
(806)291-1115
mathscience@wbu.edu
http://www.wbu.edu/mathsci
The School of Mathematics and Sciences held its inaugural Spring
Research Day on Friday, April 23, 2010. Over 100 students and faculty
turned out for the event where individuals and groups within the School
presented their research. A total of 28 students presented talks or
posters detailing their undergraduate research or class projects.
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Geology Faculty Member Gains Exposure
through Geoscience Training,
Presentations
by Teresa Young
Dr. Tim Walsh spent most of his summer honing his
craft as he participated in a field program and three
workshops in which he presented posters on research
done at Wayland Baptist University in geology.
An assistant professor of geology at Wayland, Walsh
was selected from professors across the nation to
help facilitate the Bighorn Basin Field Program in
Montana and Wyoming, an all-expense paid weeklong "school" for undergraduate students.
Cosponsored by the Geological Society of America and ExxonMobil, the
program provided intensive study into the petroleum industry and its use
of sequence stratigraphy in the interpretation of geologic features.
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Chemistry Research Funding Renewed
through the Welch Foundation
We are VERY excited to announce that Wayland has
received a $25,000 grant to fund undergraduate
chemistry research for 2011-2012. Undergraduate
students interested in participating in this program
are encouraged to complete an application.
Applications are currently be accepted through
November 30, 2010.
Successful Applicants will receive:
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A summer research stipend of $3,000 for 8 weeks (June 6 - July
29, 2011
Room and partial meal plan for 8 week fellowship (provided by
WBU)
Tuition for MSCI 4303 Undergraduate Research Course
(provided by WBU)
Participation in research projects in the Department of
Chemistry at WBU.
For applications contact Dr. Gary Gray (grayg@wbu.edu or 806-2911122)
Plainview-area partnership developing
Texas-built personal wind turbines
The Plainview Daily Herald recently ran a feature on one of our faculty
members, Dr. Randy Craig. The article focuses on Dr. Craig's local roots
in the community and his success in developing domestic-scale wind
energy technologies.
Read more at the Plainview Daily Herald -->
Environmental Science Program Focuses
on Environmental Stewardship
Spotlight on our programs
During each issue of the School of Mathematics and Sciences Enewsletter, we will highlight one of our programs, complete with details
on coursework required. This month's highlighted program is our newest
in the school. The Environmental Science program was added beginning
in Fall of 2010.
Our program, housed in the Moody Science building on the Plainview, TX,
campus, is designed to prepare students for careers in industry,
government, or to pursue graduate studies in environmental science or
related fields. Along with an emphasis on Christian environmental
stewardship, we integrate hands on experience in the design and
implementation of green technologies that can be applied at the
homestead scale or in the mission field.
Read More -->
Scholarship Applications Now
Online!
Beginning last year, we moved all of our scholarship
application materials online. If you are a declared
math or science major, you may be eligible to receive
scholarships that are awarded through our school. The
application for high school students planning on attending next semester
is always open. The application for current students will be available in
March of 2011.
To apply, visit http://www.wbu.edu/mathsci
Click Scholarships in the menu and select the appropriate application.
About Wayland Baptist University
Dreaming big for more than a century.
Wayland began in 1908 as the dream of pioneers who respected the lifealtering value of education. Now the oldest university in continuous
existence on the High Plains of Texas, Wayland Baptist reaffirms that
commitment every day through a distinctive combination of offerings.
Mission
Wayland Baptist University exists to educate students in an academically
challenging, learning focused, and distinctively Christian environment for
professional success and service to God and humankind.
Location
Main campus in Plainview, a community of 25,000 on the high plains of
West Texas between Lubbock and Amarillo.
Enrollment
More than 1,000 students on the main campus in Plainview, TX, plus
5,800 students on campuses in Amarillo, Lubbock, San Antonio, and
Wichita Falls, Texas; Anchorage and Fairbanks, Alaska: Sierra Vista and
Phoenix, Arizona; Aiea, Hawaii; Albuquerque and Clovis, New Mexico;
Altus, Oklahoma; and Kenya, Africa.
Our School
The School of Mathematics and Sciences emphasizes a rigorous, ethical
approach to the study of mathematics and science. We believe that
success in these disciplines requires a broad base of content knowledge
and the development of the critical thinking skills necessary for the
ongoing acquisition, processing and communication of current subject
matter. The activities of the School, both academic and professional,
intentionally reflect the Lordship of Jesus Christ and His centrality to all of
creation.
Prepared by Dr. Scott R. Franklin, Associate Dean
School of Mathematics and Science, Wayland Baptist University
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