Holcomb, McCormick and Mitchell Ask Students to Apply for 2018 Governor’s STEM Team Awards
Gov. Eric. J. Holcomb, Superintendent of Public Instruction Dr. Jennifer McCormick and Treasurer of State Kelly Mitchell are asking Hoosier students to submit applications for The 2018 Governor’s STEM Team (#GovSTEMteam). Gov. Holcomb developed the competition in 2017 to highlight Indiana’s elite high school students for their work in science, technology, engineering and math (STEM).
“As Indiana emphasizes the importance of STEM-related courses and their impact, we want to always identify, recognize and elevate our best and brightest science, technology, engineering and math students to honor them for their hard work,†Gov. Holcomb said.
The program honors four outstanding high school students for their exemplary performance in one of the STEM subjects. Winning students each receive a $1,000 college scholarship from Indiana’s College Choice 529 Direct Savings plan, administered by Treasurer Mitchell, and letterman jackets identifying them as members of the Governor’s STEM Team.
The submission period for the competition opens today, and applications and nominations may be submitted online at the following link:https://secure.in.gov/apps/govstemawards/. The deadline for nominations is 11:59 p.m. ET on April 22, 2018.
“Engaging students in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics prepares them for life beyond high school,†said Dr. McCormick. “I am excited for the submissions we will receive and look forward to recognizing our students’ creativity and passion for STEM.â€
The Governor’s STEM Team builds on Indiana’s Mr. and Ms. Math and Science awards, which were created by Gov. Mitch Daniels in 2008. The Governor’s STEM Team program will honor the top high school students in STEM classes as well as extracurricular activities, work/research projects, leadership roles and community service. The nominations will be reviewed by a panel of STEM experts, including teachers, college and university instructors, and staff from the Indiana Department of Education and the State Board of Education
Gov. Holcomb, Supt. McCormick and Treasurer Mitchell will announce winners in May. Click here to view the 2017 #GovSTEMteam.
Conour Files Third Appeal Of 10-year Wire-Fraud Sentence
Olivia Covington for www.theindianalawyer.com
Former Indianapolis attorney William Conour is appealing a second resentencing for his wire fraud conviction after a district court judge imposed a 10-year federal prison sentence for the third time late last month.
Conour filed a notice of appeal on Tuesday, less than two weeks after Judge Richard Young of the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Indiana resentenced the convicted fraudster to a term of 120 months and more than $6 million in restitution. The March 22 hearing marked the second time Conour came before Young for resentencing, this time prompted by a 7th Circuit remand of Conour’s case after the appellate court determined he was not given the opportunity to allocate at his first re-sentencing.
Conour argued at his March resentencing hearing that because he only pleaded guilty to one count of wire fraud, he could only be held liable for the victim considered in that count, James Fox. He also claimed he did not owe Fox any money, so he should not be ordered to pay restitution.
After noting several times that Conour’s sentencing argument seemed to indicate he was withdrawing his guilty plea — and once even threatening to send the case to a jury — Young reimposed the same 10-year sentence that Conour has received each time he has come before the court since his original 2013 sentencing.
Conour’s most recent appeal was docketed Tuesday as United States of America v. William F. Conour, 18-1717. The former attorney — who proceeded pro se at his second re-sentencing — has also requested counsel for his appeal, so the 7th Circuit has suspended briefing on the appeal pending a ruling on his motion for appointment of a public defender.
VANDERBURGH COUNTY FELONY CHARGES
 Evansville, IN – Below are the felony cases to be filed by the Vanderburgh County Prosecutor’s Office today.
Kyle L. Morgan: Domestic battery by bodily waste (Level 6 Felony), Domestic battery by bodily waste (Level 6 Felony)
Jose Ruben Garcia: Dealing in a synthetic drug or synthetic drug lookalike substance (Level 6 Felony)
Steven Glen Chappell: Possession of a synthetic drug or synthetic drug lookalike substance (Level 6 Felony)
Derrick W. Kenney:Â Possession of a synthetic drug or synthetic drug lookalike substance (Level 6 Felony)
Felicia Ann Baize: Unlawful possession of syringe (Level 6 Felony), Possession of methamphetamine (Level 6 Felony)
Marybeth Nicole Durbin: Possession of a narcotic drug (Level 6 Felony), Possession of a narcotic drug (Level 6 Felony), Possession of a controlled substance (Class A misdemeanor), Public intoxication (Class B misdemeanor), Operating a vehicle while intoxicated (Class C misdemeanor)
Terrie Sheppard: Battery against a public safety official (Level 6 Felony), Unlawful Possession or use of legend drug (Level 6 Felony), Resisting law enforcement (Class A misdemeanor), Resisting law enforcement (Class A misdemeanor), Criminal trespass (Class A misdemeanor)
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Gov. Holcomb Public Schedule for April 6
Below find Indiana Gov. Eric J. Holcomb’s public schedule for April 6, 2018.
WHO:Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Gov. Holcomb
Various state and local officials
WHAT:Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â The governor will ceremonially sign SEA 139, SEA 221 and HEA 1007.
WHEN:Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â 9:30 a.m., Friday, April 6
WHERE:Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Franciscan Health Indianapolis
8111 S. Emerson Ave.
Indianapolis, IN 46237
Women’s and Children’s entrance
Ivy Tech Medical Assisting Awarded Continuing Accreditation
The Medical Assisting Program at the Ivy Tech Community College Evansville Campus has been awarded continuing accreditation by the Commission on the Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (CAAHEP) until 2027. The Medical Assisting Education Review Board (MAERB) Site Surveyors reported no deficiencies based on their onsite review on October 23 & 24, 2017.
“I am very proud of the faculty and staff at Ivy Tech Community College and their dedication to ensure we are assisting our students with meeting their career goal to become a Certified Medical Assistant, as well as preparing them for their role within the health care industry,†said Ivy Tech Chancellor Jonathan Weinzapfel.
Kyra Hiatt, program chair for the program, explained that medical assisting is an allied health profession whose practitioners function as members of a health care delivery team, performing administrative and clinical procedures. “According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, medical assisting continues to be projected as one of the fastest growing occupations,†Hiatt said.
IU’s Looze Named Team USA Men’s Head Coach for Pan Pacific Championships
Indiana University head swimming coach Ray Looze has been named the head men’s coach for Team USA for the 2018 Pan Pacific Championships in Tokyo this August, USA Swimming announced. University of Louisville head coach Arthur Albiero was named the women’s head coach.
“Arthur Albiero and Ray Looze represent two of the top coaches in our country, and we are proud to announce them as Team USA’s head coaches at the 2018 Pan Pacific Championships,†USA Swimming National Team Managing Director Lindsay Mintenko said. “They are leading a new generation of coaches, having proven themselves on numerous occasions with athletes swimming at the highest levels. We feel confident both coaches will continue to build and foster the strong culture of the U.S. National Team.â€
After leading the Hoosiers to a third-place finish at the NCAA Men’s Championships earlier this month, Looze was named the College Swimming Coaches Association of America (CSCAA) Coach of the Year for the first time in his career. The nine-time Big Ten Coach of the Year helped the IU swimmers win three NCAA titles – the most for the program in 45 years.
“This appointment is a testament to our teams, staff and swimmers at Indiana University,†Looze remarked. “It is a great honor to represent one’s country and I look forward to coaching in Tokyo this summer. USA Swimming has set the standard of excellence in our sport and we will do our very best to uphold the fantastic results that have been achieved in recent years.”
The third-place finish for Looze and the Hoosiers at the NCAA Championships was the best finish for the program in 43 years. The top-10 finish for the Hoosiers at the NCAA Championships was the sixth in the last seven years. For the third-straight season, Indiana finished as the top Big Ten team at the NCAA Championships – the best stretch for IU since accomplishing the feat for 15-straight seasons from 1964-78.
At the NCAA Championships, Indiana won the 400 medley relay title with a Big Ten record time of 3:01.07. The relay title is the first for the program since 1977, when IU also took home the championship in the 400 medley relay.
Ian Finnerty became the first Hoosier man to sweep the breaststroke events in team history. Finnerty became the first swimmer to break 50-second barrier, winning the 100 breaststroke with the fastest time in history – 49.69. The junior then won the 200 breast with a Big Ten record mark of 1:50.17.
At the 2018 NCAA Women’s NCAA Championships, Looze helped Olympic gold medalist Lilly King win her third-straight NCAA crowns in both the 100 breaststroke and 200 breaststroke.
Indiana became the first program in history to sweep all four NCAA titles in the breaststroke in one season.
In February, Looze led the Hoosier men to the program’s second-straight Big Ten Championship, a first for the team since winning three-straight from 1983-85. The title was the 26th in program history.
At the Big Ten Championships, IU won a total of 24 medals – 14 gold, seven silver and three bronze. Indiana also won four of the five relays at the Big Ten Championships for a second-straight year – a program first. For his efforts, Looze was named Big Ten Men’s Swimming Coach of the Year for the fourth time.
The 2018 Pan Pacific Championships will mark Looze’s sixth appearance as a National Team coach. He most recently served as an Assistant Women’s Coach for the U.S. at the 2017 FINA World Championships and previous roles included Assistant Women’s Coach at the 2016 Olympic Games, 2015 World University Games Head Women’s Coach, 2014 Short Course World Championships Head Women’s Coach, 2011 Duel in the Pool Assistant Men’s Coach and 2009 World University Games Assistant Men’s Coach.
Only two years before the 2020 Olympic Games, the 2018 Pan Pacific Championships present a unique opportunity for National Team athletes to compete and experience the Olympic city prior to the Games.
Established in the mid-1980’s, the Pan Pacific Championships are held under the oversight of the Pan Pacific Swimming Association. The Association is made up of the four founding swimming federations – Swimming Australia, Swimming Canada, the Japan Amateur Swimming Federations and USA Swimming. These charter nations developed the concept of the swimming competition to provide their national teams with first-class international competition between the two major international swimming competitions – the Olympic Games and the FINA World Championships.
Swimmers will qualify for the U.S. roster at the 2018 Phillips 66 National Championships, slated for July 25-29 in Irvine, Calif. The team’s assistant coaches will be named following Nationals.
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