Jerome Dumortier has been studying carbon management, agricultural emissions, and bioenergy since he first began working on his Ph.D. in Economics. Now, he and his research are part of a large-scale nationwide report highlighting opportunities to remove large amounts of carbon dioxide in the United States. “This is the culmination of the last 15… Read more »
Entries by Leslie Wells
Experience new cultures, locations, and lessons with O’Neill International study abroad
Studying abroad isn’t just about traveling. It’s about growth—in knowledge, in world view, and in how students view themselves. O’Neill International offers students multiple program options for both Spring Break and Summer Break, alternating some locations from year to year. The destinations and programs are all unique, focusing on a different area of study, from… Read more »
Dena Carson: Working to reduce youth gang violence
Stories about gangs and gang violence are often fodder for movie and TV scripts. O’Neill Associate Professor Dena Carson says she watched those shows growing up in a small town in southeast Kansas. True crime television is what sparked her interest in criminal justice. Now, she’s using her research skills to look beyond the portrayals… Read more »
Internship keeps students on forefront of digital forensics
As O’Neill Criminal Justice major Nichole Reatherford walks into the crime lab, she starts checking bags filled with electronics—things like phones, computers, smart watches, and more. The devices are evidence—and she’s looking for someone’s digital fingerprints. “Everyone’s physical fingerprints are important, but our digital fingerprints are just as important,” she explains. She reads the case… Read more »
Magee’s work highlights impact of mental health stigma and other issues on shooting survivors
A new study finds that shooting survivors may not seek the mental health services they need after experiencing gun violence due to stigma, fear and a lack of trusted resources. The study, led by assistant professor Lauren Magee with the Indiana University O’Neill School of Public and Environmental Affairs in Indianapolis, is featured in… Read more »