theatre and dance students at final rehearsal

See how our students and professors are coming up with ways to make the most out of their alternative learning arrangements.

Geoff Hutchinson, former biochemistry and pre-medicine student

Geoff Hutchinson, who studied biochemistry and pre-medicine, has taken the skills he gained as an undergraduate researcher at Ball State and applied them to the high-stakes work developing a vaccine for the new coronavirus.

Gabriel Tait

The camera gave photographer and war correspondent Gabriel Tait a window to the world. Now, as a professor and researcher, he’s shaping best practices for cross-cultural journalism.

Caity Placek

Caity Placek is studying human behaviors and conducting research to provide science-based solutions to ensure healthier pregnancies for women with drug habits and addictions.

Leonard Kaminsky

We need more stress, according to Lenny Kaminsky. Not emotional but physical stress. Kaminsky studies how the body responds positively to the demands of exercise.

Jen Blackmer Executive Director of Immersive Learning and Virginia Ball Center

Award-winning playwright Jennifer Blackmer uses encouragement, community, and collaboration to cultivate theater talent.

DE|stress architecture exhibit

A Ball State innovation fellow, using robotic printing, creates scores of concrete pieces that connect into a structure that lets air and light flow through.