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Southern Miss Research Experience Provides Training to High School Teachers
SUMMARY: The University of Southern Mississippi’s School of Polymer Science and Engineering hosted a six-week Research Experience for Teachers (RET) supported by the National Science Foundation. Local high school teachers engaged in sustainable materials research, collaborating with faculty on projects such as creating biodegradable polymers and developing polymer sensors. Participants developed lesson plans based on their research, aiming to inspire students in STEM. The program included professional development, workshops, and field trips, fostering professional networks among educators. Faculty members emphasized the importance of such initiatives for addressing the U.S. STEM talent shortage and enhancing Mississippi’s economic prospects.
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Back Bay Mission & Ground Zero Blues Club Biloxi present the 2024 Musicians with a Mission
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Optimistic Saints and rebuilding Panthers set to unveil new offenses in NFC South clash
SUMMARY: The renovated Superdome will mark the beginning of the NFL season as the New Orleans Saints face the Carolina Panthers. New Orleans, under coach Dennis Allen and new offensive coordinator Klint Kubiak, aims to revitalize its offense with quarterback Derek Carr and players like Alvin Kamara and Chris Olave. Meanwhile, the Panthers, coming off a 2-15 season, have a new general manager and coach, signaling a fresh start. Both teams feature many new faces; Young is expected to lead Carolina’s challenged offense. As defenses adjust, the stakes for both teams are high heading into the season opener.
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Award-winning Delta State University faculty and student film project to air on Mississippi Public Broadcasting
SUMMARY: The film “I Want to Be at the Meeting: Sacred and Secular in the Mississippi Delta” will air on Mississippi Public Broadcasting on September 13 and 15. It features Grammy-nominated artist Jontavious Willis and the Coahoma Community College Choir, presenting powerful gospel performances. Producer Don Allan Mitchell emphasized the project‘s interdisciplinary nature, stemming from a live-streamed concert during the pandemic. The film’s co-producer, Ted Fisher, recognized its potential as a documentary, showcasing the deep connection between blues and Black gospel music. Delta State University students played a key role in filming and editing, enhancing their learning experience.
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