Dr. Kyle Gustafson, associate professor of biology and environmental health, and five graduate students presented their work at the International Wildlife Congress in Norway. Gustafson presented his ongoing research on puma genetics and ecology, while the students shared their research addressing critical issues in wildlife health, conservation and biodiversity. The Ph.D. candidates, National Science Foundation Research Traineeship members, are Sam Messinides, Zac Campbell, Taylor Fiedor, Nora Hines and Clare vanLieshout. Details are online.

A peer-reviewed article by Jody Nutt, assistant professor of radiation therapy and clinical coordinator, has been published in Radiation Therapy journal. Nutt completed the manuscript with Tavia Keys, a recent BSRS radiation therapy graduate. They explore how sickle cell disease, an autosomal recessive blood disorder, can be treated through alternative methods using total body irradiation and total marrow irradiation as options for improved disease management.

Dr. Jessie King, assistant professor, Dr. Eric Gotte, assistant professor, and Dr. Alicia Shaw, associate professor and chair, Educational Leadership, Curriculum, and Special Education, recently presented at the virtual conference for the International Council for Professors of Educational Leadership. Their presentation focused on how artificial intelligence can help improve education in the special education classroom. They also have published a book, “AI Simplified: A Comprehensive Guide for SPED Teachers,” which focuses on how AI can help improve special education.

An article by Dr. Banafsheh Aghayeeabianeh, assistant professor of sociology, has been published in the Journal of Child and Adolescent Trauma. Titled “The Impact of State Violence on Interpersonal Violence among Young Adults,” her article explores how structural violence, such as physical violence used by governments, influences interpersonal violence. She found that state violence and militarization indirectly affect interpersonal violence through violent parenting and violence approval. The abstract and publication are online.

Dr. Erick P.C. Chang, associate professor of management, was interviewed by WalletHub for its recent feature on the U.S. coffee industry. Chang discusses marketing and trends, offers advice to young entrepreneurs, touches on why coffee is so popular, answers why customers are wiling to pay significantly more for a comparable product, and provides tips for enjoying the daily cup. The interview is online.