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Evansville Student Named Finalist In Science Competition For Research Conducted At USI

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Evansville Student Named Finalist In Science Competition For Research Conducted At USI

An Evansville high school student who conducted research in the University of Southern Indiana’s chemistry labs has been named one of 40 finalists in the Regeneron Science Talent Search 2020, the nation’s oldest and most prestigious science and math competition for high school seniors, and will receive a $25,000 prize with the opportunity to receive up to $250,000.

Ankush Dhawan, a senior at Signature School, was named a finalist for his project: An Improved Method for Trace Level Arsenic Quantification in Water. This research project, which was conducted for college credit and uses visible absorbance spectroscopy to improve how arsenic is detected in water, was done under the supervision of Dr. Jeff Seyler, professor of chemistry and chair of the USI Chemistry Department. Dhawan listed Seyler as his mentor when applying for the Regeneron Talent Search.

“Ankush has demonstrated a passion to understand science, specifically aspects related to environmental issues,” said Seyler. “He is a very talented young man, and it has been a pleasure to work with him over the last several years.”

As a finalist, Dhawan will travel to Washington, D.C. alongside the other 39 participants from March 5-11, where they will undergo a rigorous judging process and compete for more than $1.8 million in awards. They will also have an opportunity to interact with leading scientists, meet with members of Congress and display their projects to the public on March 8. The finalists are each awarded at least $25,000, and the top 10 awards range from $40,000 to $250,000.

Previously, Dhawan was named winner of the Overall Senior Division Grand Award at the 2019 Tri-state Science and Engineering Fair (TSEF), sponsored by USI’s Southwest Indiana STEM Resource Center (SWiSTEM), and the 11th grade second place award winner at the 2019 Hoosier Science and Engineering Fair for a separate project conducted under Seyler’s mentorship, Synthesis and Use of Robust Cobalt (II) Catalysts for the Reduction of CO2 to CO.

The 2020 TSEF will be held on USI’s campus on Wednesday, March 11 and Thursday, March 12. For more information, as well as information on all of SWiSTEM’s programs for students and teachers, visit USI.edu/swistem.

About the Regeneron Science Talent Search

The Regeneron Science Talent Search, a program of Society for Science and the Public since 1942, is the nation’s oldest and most prestigious science and math competition for high school seniors. Each year, around 2,000 student entrants submit original research in critically important scientific fields of study and are judged by leading experts in their fields. Unique among high school competitions in the United States and around the world, the Regeneron Science Talent Search focuses on identifying, inspiring and engaging the nation’s most promising young scientists who are creating the ideas that could solve society’s most urgent challenges.

In 2017, Regeneron became only the third sponsor of the Science Talent Search as a way to help reward and celebrate the best and brightest young minds and encourage them to pursue careers in STEM as a way to positively impact the world. Through its 10-year, $100 million commitment, Regeneron nearly doubled the overall award distribution to $3.1 million annually, increasing the top award to $250,000 and doubling the awards for the top 300 scholars and their schools to $2,000 each to inspire more young people to engage in science.

Program alumni include recipients of the world’s most coveted science and math honors, including 11 National Medals of Science, five Breakthrough Prizes, 21 MacArthur Foundation Fellowships, two Fields Medals and 13 Nobel Prizes.

Learn more at https://www.societyforscience.org/regeneron-sts/.

Skateboards, Car Crashes And Other Issues Debated In General Assembly

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Staff Report
TheStatehouseFile.com

INDIANAPOLIS—Lawmakers at the Indiana General Assembly Tuesday took testimony and, in some cases, votes on a variety of bills, including ones that impact indigent defendants, first responders, and even skateboard riders:

Senate Bill 302: This bill creates a system for deciding if a person is indigent and worthy of having their court fines waived or lowered.

What it does: People who have been charged for crimes can have their court and program costs waived or reduced if they have a low income, have few assets and have many expenses to pay regularly. Presently, there is no set standard across the state of what defines indigency, so different courts can rule in conflicting ways.

What happened: SB 302 passed the Corrections and Criminal Law Committee Tuesday 7-0 after an amendment was adopted clarifying that a person must update the courts with any financial changes so that the indigency status can be reconsidered if necessary. Some senators had voiced their concern about the bill’s indefinite indigency label, but the amendment calmed their nerves.

What’s next: SB 302 moves to the full Senate for debate.

Senate Bill 443: This bill changes the penalties for motorists who fail to yield at a stop sign or red light, resulting in injury to another person.

What it does: It makes the incident a Class B infraction instead of a Class C infraction and, thus, raises penalties. The amended bill raised the maximum possible fine to $10,000 from the current $1,000 to $10,000.

What happened: The Senate Corrections and Criminal Law Committee approved the bill 6-2 after adopting amendments, including raising the fine to $10,000. Supporters said the bill would give those injured a sense of justice because the driver would not be able to use the insurance money to pay the large fines. Opponents stated that fines do not dissuade people from driving dangerously and that $10,000 was too high a price when the money would go to the state instead of the victim.

What’s next: SB 443 will receive a second hearing in the full Senate.

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Senate Bill 307: A national guard life insurance program.
What it does: Would give Indiana national guard members easier access to the state-sponsored group term life insurance program for members of the Indiana national guard easier to access.
What happened: The passed the Veterans Affairs and Military Committee 6-0. Supporters said it will help Hoosier soldiers and their families by allowing them to enroll in the insurance coverage.
What’s next: The bill now moves to the Senate for action.

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House Bill 1174: Requires those under age 18 to wear a helmet while operating an unmotorized vehicle.

What it does: Minors would be required to wear helmets while riding bicycles, skateboards and non-motorized scooters on public property. Police will have the option to confiscate vehicles after July 1, 2021. Children on free lunch will be able to go to a local firehouse or police station and be provided a helmet. More than 10 witnesses testified and all but one were in support of the bill.

What’s next: HB 1174 could be heard before the committee again, but no meetings have been scheduled.

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House Bill 1198: Expands the definition of who is a first responder. will ensure that public safety telecommunicators are designated first responders and EMS personnel will be able to transport patients that are incoherent.

What it does: Under the proposed law, first responders would now include telecommunicators.

What happened: HB 1198 passed the Veterans Affairs and Public Safety Committee Tuesday by a 12-0 vote.

What’s next: HB 1198 advances to the full House for debate.

FOOTNOTE;  TheStatehouseFile.com is a news website powered by Franklin College journalism students.

 

Administrator Wheeler Tours Hoover Dam, Participates in Food Waste Reduction Event at MGM

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EPA Administrator Andrew Wheeler Tours The Hoover Dam. 

Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Administrator Andrew Wheeler continued his swing through the Nevada area today, taking a tour of the Hoover Dam and attending a water reuse and food waste reduction event at MGM’s ARIA Resort. This follows yesterday’s announcement on the 2030 Food Loss and Waste Champions. His trip will conclude tomorrow at the National Home Builders International Builders’ Show where he will be giving remarks.

Administrator Wheeler kicked off the day at the Hoover Dam with a tour provided by the U.S. Bureau of Reclamation. The tour discussed the dam’s beginnings during the Great Depression, the construction phase, which took less than five years, and current uses including the delivery of water resources to millions of Americans in Nevada, Arizona, and California.

At MGM’s ARIA Resort, Administrator Wheeler visited at The Park and learned about MGM’s work to improve water efficiency and implement water reuse activities throughout their property. He then met with various kitchen staff members in Aria’s dining room and witnessed food loss and waste prevention measures in place.

After viewing the food’s journey from kitchen to the dining room, Administrator Wheeler observed an active food diverting exercise at Aria’s recycling dock. MGM partners with Three Square Food Bank through MGM’s food donation program, which donates unserved prepared foods safely rescued from events to the food bank for future use. EPA staff then toured Three Square Food Bank’s facilities after receiving an overview of how the food bank reuses and repurposes food donations from MGM.

“It was an honor to visit MGM’s facilities and see the continuing work being done to reduce food waste and conserve energy,” said EPA Administrator Andrew Wheeler. “Food waste is an environmental issue that the Trump Administration will continue to work with our public and private partners to address and reduce.”

“We are honored to host EPA Administrator Wheeler today at The Park and ARIA to learn about our leading sustainable best practices,” said Jyoti Chopra, Senior Vice President, Chief Diversity and Sustainability Officer for MGM Resorts International. “Our water conservation and food waste management initiatives are among our top priorities and exemplify MGM’s innovative focus on mitigating loss and protecting our planet.”

MGM was recently recognized as the winner of EPA’s Food Recovery Challenge Award for Hotels, Resorts and Lodging in 2018. They also are a 2030 Food Loss and Waste Champion through the joint U.S. Department of Agriculture-EPA program.

Legislative Committees Consider Health And Education Bills

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Staff Report

TheStatehouseFile.com

INDIANAPOLIS—As the 2020 session of the Indiana General gets closer to the midpoint, committees Wednesday advanced legislation on health issues, including surprise medical bills, and education among others:

House Bill 1341: Requires the state to reach out to students with disabilities to inform them of training opportunities.

What it does: Graduates of Indiana high schools who received a certificate or left school because intellectual or developmental disabilities will be reached to connect them with better job training that will make it possible for them to gain employment. The State Advisory Council on the Education of Children with Disabilities is required to develop a plan to reach them before Oct. 1.

What happened: HB 1341 passed the House Education Committee Wednesday 13-0. An amendment passed by consent that made wording clearer, making sure the bill included all the students want to be identified. One senator voiced concern about the potential impact on small businesses, but he was assured after being told they would not be liable for the training.

What’s next: HB 1341 will now be sent to the full House for consideration.

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Senate Bill 3: Focuses on the cost of healthcare with out-of-network professionals at in-network facilities.

What it does: SB 3 would require healthcare providers to give patients good-faith price estimates at least five business days before treatment, except in emergency cases. Providers would have to charge patients receiving emergency care from an out-of-network professional at their in-network facility the same as they would charge if the professionals were in-network. It also aims to lower or eliminate surprise bills when receiving planned medical care with the price estimate, which can be a range of prices instead of one definite price if including out-of-network care.

What happened: SB 3 passed the Health and Provider Services Committee Wednesday with a vote of 11-0 after including an amendment stating that the price estimate was not necessary with emergency care.

What’s next: SB 3 moves to the full Senate for debate.

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Senate Bill 255: Allows for the sale of some types of insulin to be sold without a prescription.

What it does: SB 255 bill would put Indiana on par with 49 other states that allow individuals to buy human insulin without a prescription for their diabetes. If the bill becomes law, it would mean that a Hoosier could obtain lower-priced insulin over the counter at a potentially lower cost.

What happened: SB 255 passed the Health and Provider Services Committee by a 9-0 vote after hearing testimony from a healthcare professionals and diabetes advocates who said they support the legislation.

What’s next: SB 255 moves to the Senate floor for action.

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House Bill 1080: Colorectal cancer screening.
What it does: The bill would mandate health insurance coverage for colorectal cancer screenings that follow new guidelines from the American Cancer Society. Those guidelines lower the screening age from age 50 to 45.

What happened: HB 1080 passed the House Insurance Committee by an 11-0 vote after an amendment clarified that the new age for insurance coverage for the cancer screenings would be 45. Backers of the bill said making the age earlier by five years would help catch any signs or evidence of cancer, such as polyps.

What’s next: HB 1080 advances to the House for further action.

FOOTNOTE:  TheStatehouseFile.com is a news website powered by Franklin College journalism students.

First-Half Run Too Much For Eagles To Overcome

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USI (10-5, 6-3 GLVC), which led 13-10 early in the first quarter, trailed 20-19 after a pair of free throws by sophomore forward Ashlynn Brown with a minute left in the frame.

Truman State (12-4, 8-1 GLVC), however, scored five straight points in the final minute of the opening period to take a 25-19 advantage before ripping off 21 straight points to begin the second frame and extend its cushion to 46-19.

The Bulldogs went 9-of-14 (.643) from the field and 6-of-9 (.667) from three-point range during the run, which lasted seven-and-a-half minutes. USI, meanwhile, was limited to 0-of-10 shooting during the run, which ended with a layup by junior guard Emma DeHart.

Truman’s aerial attack plagued the Eagles throughout the contest as the Bulldogs went 16-of-37 (.432) from behind the arc.

Senior guard Ashley Johnson paced the Eagles with 16 points, while DeHart added nine points for USI, which was out-rebounded 57-40.

USI returns to action Saturday at 1 p.m. when it hosts Quincy University in a GLVC contest. The Hawks (6-11, 2-7 GLVC) suffered a 68-63 setback to McKendree University Thursday evening in Lebanon, Illinois.

Saturday’s game is USI’s seventh annual Hoops for Troops Military Appreciation game to honor members of the United States Armed Forces when the Eagles host Quincy. Veterans, military personnel and their guests will receive up to five free tickets per veteran to the games with their military identification or proof of service at the front of the Screaming Eagles Arena ticket window. This event is sponsored by the American Legion Post 324 and the USI Student Veteran Association.

Vanderburgh County Redevelopment Commission Meeting

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HOT JOBS IN EVANSVILLE

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Full Time Receptionist/Clerical Assistant
Data Mail, Inc. – Evansville, IN
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Administrative Assistant
St. Mark’s Lutheran Church – Evansville, IN
$10 – $13 an hour
This position is responsible for providing administrative support to the staff as well as the entire congregation as required to fulfill the mission of St.
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Jan 22
Front Desk Associate
Bob’s Gym & Fitness, LLC – Evansville, IN
$8 – $9 an hour
Bob’s Gym EAST, NORTH or WEST will be the primary work location. Enthusiastically greets each members and guests promptly using the proper greeting for time of…
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Jan 22
Part-time Secretary/Bookkeeper
Bethany Christian Church – Evansville, IN
$14 – $15 an hour
Total hours to be compensated will be 20. This position involves both financial and secretarial skills. The church secretary is the pastor’s secretary.
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Jan 19
Administrative Assistant
Together Homecare of Evansville 4.4/5 rating   5 reviews  – Evansville, IN
Responsive employer
$14 – $16 an hour
Are you a team player? Do you enjoy a competitive work environment? Are you someone who is hands-on, wanting to see and know they’re having an effect on your…
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Jan 20
Administrative Associate, Registrar – N20005N1
University of Southern Indiana 4.3/5 rating   107 reviews  – Evansville, IN
$13.51 an hour
The University of Southern Indiana’s Registrar’s Office seeks applications for a full-time Administrative Associate. Coordinate and process degree audits.
Jan 21
Office Assistant/Receptionist
A & A Precision Heating, Cooling & Refrigeration – Evansville, IN
At times, more than 40 hours may be required. In your submission, please provide a cover letter telling us why you are the ideal candidate and the reasons why…
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Jan 17
Night Audit/Front Desk 3rd Shift
La Quinta Inns & Suites 3.5/5 rating   2,691 reviews  – Evansville, IN
The hours for this position are 11 PM – 7 AM. La Quinta Inns & Suites®, a leader in the hospitality industry, is currently looking for a Night Auditor to…
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Jan 22
Secretary (Moran Center)
Southwestern Behavioral Healthcare, Inc. 3.3/5 rating   20 reviews  – Evansville, IN
Southwestern Behavioral Healthcare is currently seeking a full-time Secretary to add to our team of professionals. Generous Paid Time Off plan.
Jan 17
Administrative Specialist
Midwest Behavioral Health – Evansville, IN
PsychBC is currently seeking a full-time Administrative Specialist to assist our growing team. You will have the opportunity to work with one of the largest and…
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Jan 21
Office Administrator (Full Time): Evansville, IN
USF Holland 3.3/5 rating   483 reviews  – Evansville, IN
ABA/ BBA/BSc in office administration or relevant field is preferred. With nearly 90 years’ experience, Holland knows how to take care of our customers while…
Jan 20
Administrative Assistant, College of Liberal Arts – N19104N1
University of Southern Indiana 4.3/5 rating   107 reviews  – Evansville, IN
$11.62 an hour
The University of Southern Indiana’s College of Liberal Arts seeks an outstanding individual to join the College as an Administrative Assistant.
Jan 22
Office Administrator (Full Time): Evansville, IN
Holland 3.3/5 rating   483 reviews  – Evansville, IN
ABA/ BBA/BSc in office administration or relevant field is preferred. With nearly 90 years’ experience, Holland knows how to take care of our customers while…
Jan 20
Medical Office Assistant
Deaconess Health System 3.7/5 rating   458 reviews  – Evansville, IN
Maintains positive patient oriented services in the provision of medical office services to the patient, family members, visitors and physicians in the office…
Jan 16
Office Assistant
D-Patrick Ford Lincoln – Evansville, IN
$9 – $12 an hour
Issue payoff checks and send to financial institution along with appropriate paperwork. _*401K with 2.5% match after 6 months*_. Must get along with others.
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Jan 17
Office Manager
SCI Shared Resources, LLC 3.1/5 rating   959 reviews  – Newburgh, IN
Trains associates in the proper administration of policies and procedures. Uses customer feedback in conjunction with Sales to improve location administration…
Jan 21
Front Desk/Night Auditor
Holiday Inn Express 3.7/5 rating   17,458 reviews  – Henderson, KY
$8.00 – $8.50 an hour
Have some computer skills, customer service skills, hospitality experience preferred. Candidate must be punctual and flexible with schedule changes.
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Jan 22
Executive Assistant
St. Vincent, IN 3.7/5 rating   5,033 reviews  – Boonville, IN
Executive Assistant – Administration – Full-Time, Day, 40 hours a week. Ascension St.Vincent Warrick Acute Care Hospital. As an Associate with Ascension St.
Jan 16
Front Desk Agent
Sleep Inn 3.4/5 rating   989 reviews  – Henderson, KY
$8 – $10 an hour
A job for which military experienced candidates are encouraged to apply. Looking for front desk person at our hotel. Must have 2nd and 3rd shifts availability.
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Office Manager
Service Corporation International 3.1/5 rating   959 reviews  – Newburgh, IN
Trains associates in the proper administration of policies and procedures. Uses customer feedback in conjunction with Sales to improve location administration…
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Front Desk Receptionist
Confidential – Evansville, IN
FT Front Deck Receptionist. Medical office. Fast paced office. Communication and teamwork a must. Able to multi-task. Prefer medical office experience x 1 year…
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Office Assistant/Receptionist
A & A Precision Heating, Cooling & Refrigeration – Evansville, IN
At times, more than 40 hours may be required. In your submission, please provide a cover letter telling us why you are the ideal candidate and the reasons why…
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Medical Receptionist
Ohio Valley Eye Institute – Evansville, IN
Please send resume for consideration. Excellent compensation and benefit package including 401K with match and profit share, health, dental, life insurance for…
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