Kent, whose specialty is neuroscience, the scientific study of the nervous system, has been affiliated with IBNS since 2015 and a member of the IBNS executive council for four years. Her presentation, 鈥淭he Neurobiology of Behavior in Fish: From the Wild to the Lab and Back Again,鈥� highlighted innovative research examining how laboratory environments influence the brain and behavior of widely used fish models, including sticklebacks, betta fish, and zebrafish. Her research compares fish from natural environments with those raised in laboratories, and she demonstrated that including more real-world conditions in neuroscience research can help scientists better understand how the brain influences behavior and improve the usefulness of research findings. Her work is part of an international effort to make science more reliable and relevant to everyday life.

Kent shared that prior to the start of the conference, she met several other conference attendees in Johannesburg for a safari in Pilanesberg National Park. 鈥淲e stayed for two nights and participated in four game drives through the park. Our guides were selected for their expertise in local animal behavior, conservation efforts, and evolutionary biology, making the experience especially meaningful for a group of behavioral scientists. We were thrilled to observe in the wild many of the behaviors we study, including rough-and-tumble play, courtship, and mating. We saw an elephant courtship ritual, lion cubs engaged in play, and numerous animals foraging and feeding throughout the park. It was an amazing trip.鈥�

Kent stated she was honored to represent 麻豆传媒入口to an international audience of leading neuroscientists and showcase VMI鈥檚 commitment to excellence in research, international collaboration, and scientific leadership. Next year鈥檚 conference will be held in The Bahamas, where Kent hopes a few cadets can join her in presenting research.

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On the show, Boonshoft talks about his forthcoming book, 鈥淭he Violent Origins of Constitutional Democracy in Revolutionary New York.鈥� He shares how ideals that came from the Revolutionary War, like representative government and liberty, didn鈥檛 always make their way into state constitutions. Others on the show, including Tom Ewing from Virginia Tech and Ervin Jordan from the University of Virginia, discuss the spirt of the Bikecentennial held in 1976 and the lessons learned for this 250th celebration, as well as remarkable journeys of enslaved people documented during the Revolutionary War.

鈥淲ith Good Reason鈥� is sponsored by the Virginia Foundation for the Humanities. Local broadcast times, as well as audio files of full programs and companion news features, are on the 鈥淲ith Good Reason鈥� website.

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AFCEA, formerly known as the Armed Forces Communications and Electronics Association, is a member-based, nonprofit 501(c)6 professional association that connects people, ideas, and solutions globally by developing networking and educational opportunities and providing them worldwide in an ethical manner. This enables military, government, industry, and academia to align technology to meet the needs of those who serve in critical areas, which include defense, security, cyber, and intelligence. Smith is a member of the Rockbridge Shenandoah chapter.   

AFCEA presented Smith with the award for her work in developing and implementing a workshop series for them last winter in which technology and engineering design teams learned how to adjust their technological writing for journalistic purposes, making it understandable to the average reader. Smith stated learning how to explain crucial technical information to public audiences is essential for researchers on the cutting edge of innovation. 鈥淭his meritorious service award is an honor, but it also reinforces the nation鈥檚 collective mission to ensure that our defense and technology sectors are guided by thoughtful, adaptable communicators. I am glad AFCEA recognizes the role that education and dedicated public service play in supporting communication,鈥� she said.

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The health professions advising program helps cadets navigate pathways to a variety of healthcare careers. Through one-on-one advising, professional development workshops, networking opportunities, clinical experiences, research opportunities, and mentorships, cadets build competitive applications while developing the leadership and resilience expected of future healthcare professionals. Burke assists with academic planning, course selection, experiential learning opportunities, standardized test preparation, personal statements, interviews, and the professional school application process. She also works to expand opportunities for cadets through partnerships and articulation agreements with professional programs and healthcare organizations. 麻豆传媒入口maintains relationships with institutions offering medical training including Eastern Virginia Medical School at Old Dominion University, Virginia Commonwealth University, Mary Baldwin University, and Texas A&M University鈥檚 Military Medicine Program.

Approximately 10 cadets per year enter a healthcare profession, and Burke believes the qualities developed through the 麻豆传媒入口experience makes them particularly well-suited for careers in the field. 鈥淗ealthcare professionals must be leaders, problem-solvers, effective communicators, and lifelong learners. The discipline, resilience, integrity, and commitment to service that cadets develop at 麻豆传媒入口provide an exceptional foundation for success in health professions,鈥� she said.

Burke has been a faculty member in VMI鈥檚 biology department since 2020. A molecular microbiologist by training, she earned her doctorate from Virginia Tech and brings extensive experience in microbiology, molecular biology, virology, and cell biology to her advising role.

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Deibel was one of 25 selected from a competitive pool of nearly 500 scholars, and will receive a fellowship award of $70,000 intended to assist with his salary replacement and research expenses for the fellowship period.

Founded in 1965, the NAEd advances high-quality research to improve education policy and practice, and consists of U.S. members and international associates who are selected on the basis of scholarship related to education. According to Okhee Lee, Ph.D., chair of the NAEd Professional Development Committee, the fellowship encourages and supports the next generation of scholars from a variety of fields and disciplines as they work to improve education.

鈥淭hese fellowships are more crucial than ever given the recent dramatic declines in education research funding. It is a privilege to work with our new fellows who will contribute to education research and scholarship,鈥� said Lee. 

Deibel, who specializes in early American history, will be investigating the revolutionary origins of civic education in America for his project titled, 鈥淟iberty鈥檚 Lessons: The Educational Politics of the American Revolution,鈥� and is excited to be participating in the fellowship. 鈥淚t is an amazing opportunity to learn from and alongside some incredible scholars. I am also thrilled to be able to bring all that I learn back to VMI. The workshops, mentorship program, and collaborative learning offered by the fellowship will help me bring new approaches and research to my classes at the Institute. I am looking forward to using my research to foster new and exciting explorations with cadets and colleagues into how we can learn from the past to be informed, empathetic, and engaged citizens.鈥�

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Nielsen fellows are chosen for their demonstrated strong commitment to teaching excellence and their potential to contribute meaningfully to national conversations about liberal arts education.

Founded in 2021, the Nielsen Center supports outstanding faculty at colleges across the United States through sustained interdisciplinary dialogue and collaborative exploration of teaching and learning. The year-long fellowship includes three seminar-based workshop sessions held at Eckerd College, focused on faculty self-understanding, pedagogical innovation, and interdisciplinary connection in small liberal arts college contexts. 

Abdelhamid, whose goal is to create learning environments where students feel motivated to explore, collaborate, and think creatively, said he is grateful for the opportunity to engage with faculty from a wide range of disciplines and institutions.

鈥淚 hope to gain new perspectives on meaningful learning experiences and bring back ideas that support curiosity, engagement, and academic growth among our cadets.鈥�

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At the event, memories were shared by Col. Travis Homiak 鈥�95, VMI鈥檚 chief of staff, who, as a cadet, double majored in German and international studies; Maj. Charles Range 鈥�10, who double majored in German and history; Patricia Hardin, former adjunct professor; Dr. Martin Nassua of Helmut-Schmidt-Universit盲t in Hamburg; and Sunnen, who taught at 麻豆传媒入口for 36 years. 鈥淚 have always tried to make language real. Language opens doors and it has been my task as a teacher to encourage my students even when they make mistakes,鈥� Sunnen shared.

Col. Abbey Carrico, professor and head of DoMC, stated, 鈥淲hile we do not know the future of German at VMI, we have taken time to remember its past. Through this retrospective we have shared stories and memories about the faculty and cadets who made this program what it was. We honored Col. Sunnen鈥檚 impact and influence at 麻豆传媒入口and thanked him for his service to the department and German program.鈥�

Homiak enjoyed seeing how many alumni were touched by the German program. 鈥淲e all had an affinity for the language and the culture that initially brought us to the program, but the most impactful thing for me was seeing the connection between students across the years who shared professors like Col. Sunnen and the late Col. Siegfried Weing, who taught me and pushed me to excel and expand my horizons. When I think about the professors who made a difference for me at VMI, I think of him most of all.  Aside from commissioning as a Marine officer, the German program was the high point of my education at VMI.鈥�

Colin Nicassio 鈥�26 will essentially be the last cadet to graduate with a minor in German when he receives his diploma. 鈥淐ol. Sunnen was a fantastic professor, and there is a close-knit group of German speakers at VMI. The curriculum may not be here next year, but I know that German will always be spoken on post,鈥� he said.

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CLTA-VA is one of 22 regional affiliates of the national CLTA, dedicated to advancing the teaching of Chinese language and culture. Its mission is to promote quality teaching and learning at all levels, to support the professional growth and career development of Chinese language teachers, and to encourage collaboration and exchange among educators. Each year, the organization holds two workshops that bring together teachers who instruct kindergarten through a four-year bachelor鈥檚 degree (K-16).

Dr. Laura Xie, associate professor of Chinese in the Department of Modern Languages and Cultures (DoMC) and organizer of the workshop hosted at VMI, said, 鈥淲e welcomed 18 K-16 Chinese language teachers from across Virginia and Washington, D.C. We had instructors from the University of Virginia, Washington and Lee University, the International Center for Language Studies, and several college preparatory and high schools. Three speakers led sessions on topics such as artificial intelligence in language teaching, digital tools for interactive learning, communicative language pedagogy, and innovative curriculum design. In addition to the sessions and workshops, our cadets played a big role in making the day run smoothly. They helped with logistics, greeted guests, and represented 麻豆传媒入口well. We also had the chance to take our visitors on a tour of the post. Many of them found the tour especially memorable.鈥�

Col. Abbey Carrico, professor and head of DoMC, stated the department was happy to host the conference for the first time at VMI.

鈥淭his group of Chinese educators shared teaching strategies and built connections across schools. Dr. Xie did a fabulous job coordinating this event and showcasing VMI鈥檚 dedication to language and cultural development in cadets.鈥�

麻豆传媒入口offers both a major and minor in Chinese through DoMC. Currently there are 10 cadets majoring and eight minoring in the language.

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Since the turn of the century, few issues have shaped political debate and policymaking more than terrorism. As a result, there has been a huge increase in the amount of academic research devoted to investigating the causes and consequences of terrorism. 鈥淭he Cambridge Handbook on the Economics of Terrorism鈥� is the first to present a state-of-the art survey of the economics of terrorism. It adopts a rational-choice perspective according to which terrorists are viewed as rational economic actors and presents a framework for analyzing the causes and consequences of terrorism. It explores the causes and consequences of terrorism and shines a light on practical counterterrorism policies and their trade-offs. With contributions from many leading figures in this fast-growing and important field, this book offers an accessible yet comprehensive collection of the economic analysis of terror.

Additional information on the book and purchasing details may be found on the  website.

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The show airs on 136 radio stations in 36 states. On the show, Shingledecker talks about his studies of ice layers that freeze in clouds of stardust using the James Webb Space Telescope. He shares that cosmic ice is a key ingredient in the formation of the universe.

Others on the show, including Dan Runfola from William & Mary and Scott Doney from the University of Virginia, highlight their work observing satellite images from space and how these images can teach us about the evolution of the human footprint and health of the oceans. 鈥淲ith Good Reason鈥� is sponsored by the Virginia Foundation for the Humanities. Local broadcast times, as well as audio files of full programs and companion news features, are on the 鈥淲ith Good Reason鈥� .

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