A WORLD OF SCHOLARS AT YOUR REQUEST. Whether you’re looking for professional insight, a keynote speaker, guest lecturer, or a media source, the IU Southeast Speakers Bureau is where you’ll find your expert.
A WORLD OF SCHOLARS AT YOUR REQUEST. Whether you’re looking for professional insight, a keynote speaker, guest lecturer, or a media source, the IU Southeast Speakers Bureau is where you’ll find your expert.
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| Topic and Description | Speaker | A/V Requirement(s) |
|---|---|---|
| Biodiversity Wildlife protection, declines, snakes, lizards, gazelles, large mammals, carnivores, urban parks, deserts, wetlands, Africa, Middle East |
Attum, Omar | Projector (for your own laptop) |
| Desert environments Research in Sahara desert on ungulates, birds, lizards, snakes, tortoises, and local community conservation |
Attum, Omar | Projector (for your own laptop) |
| All I want for Christmas is a Roth IRA The best way to have a nice nest egg for retirement is to start now. Many people don't realize that with a consistent savings plan, they too could be a millionaire at retirement. |
Baird, David | None |
| I want to buy a Business The "How-to" of a business purchase including financing, fundraising, and implementation of the plan. |
Baird, David | Projector (for your own laptop) |
| More than a Room and a Meal How do you differentiate yourself from the competition? This topic hones in on the value added opportunities your business already possesses. |
Baird, David | None |
| Accessibility I can discuss the accessible nature of the world we live in, the barriers, and how to advocate for yourself and others |
Bradley, Mary | None |
| Engagement Help people connect with others, talk with others, overcome fear of talking |
Bradley, Mary | None |
| Process of Change I can speak about the process of change, what helps people make necessary changes, how to help organizations make change |
Bradley, Mary | None |
| Assertiveness assertiveness |
Carlton, Rebecca | None |
| Public Speaking Improve presentation skills |
Carlton, Rebecca | None |
| Working More Effectively in Groups group communication |
Carlton, Rebecca | None |
| Carnivorous Plants: Absolutely Amazing I will provide an overview of the world's carnivorous plants with an emphasis on those from Australia, which I work on. How and why carnivorous plants do what they do. 45-60 min |
Darnowski, Doug | Computer with DVD/VCR and Projector |
| Economic Outlook General economic outlook of U.S. and regional economy. |
Dufrene, Uric | Computer with DVD/VCR and Projector |
| Regional economic trends Economic trends of Indiana, Southern Indiana, Louisville Metro, or Kentucky. |
Dufrene, Uric | Computer with Projector |
| Bullying How can and should teachers respond to bullying in the classroom? Tips and case studies for discussion are offered. |
Durham-Barnes, Joanna | None |
| Elementary teacher preparation Colleges of teacher education are changing in direct response to the changing public school environments. How schools of education are keeping abreast of current trends can be discussed. |
Durham-Barnes, Joanna | None |
| Poverty How is poverty impacting children's school achievement? Statistics and case studies offered for examination. |
Durham-Barnes, Joanna | None |
| Racism Think racism in our nation is a thing of the past? Candid discussion of the current state of racial inequalities and racism discussed. |
Durham-Barnes, Joanna | None |
| Education Accountability Often people find themselves on one side or the other related to education accountability. This presentation would not take sides but would discuss the real focus of accountability--the students. |
Fankhauser, Robin | Computer with Projector |
| School Leadership This would present information concerning the role of today's principal in school improvement and how the community can support efforts to make schools successful. |
Fankhauser, Robin | Computer with Projector |
| Students' and Parents' Rights Students and their parents have rights that could be violated in public schools if they are not aware of them. |
Fankhauser, Robin | Computer with Projector |
| AFGHANISTAN NATIONAL POLICE LECTURE ON LAW ENFORCEMENT IN AFGHANISTAN WITH TOPICS INCLUDING EDUCATION LEVEL AND ROLE OF THE FEMALE OFFICER. |
Folkner, Keith | Computer with Projector |
| POLICE K9 1 HOUR LECTURE ON THE ROLE OF POLICE K9 AND PROCEDURES. |
Folkner, Keith | Computer with Projector |
| POLICE PROCEDURES HAVE EXPERIENCE PRESENTING 1 HOUR LECTURE ON THE CAREER OF A POLICE OFFICER. |
Folkner, Keith | Computer with Projector |
| Ending our Fossil Fuel Addiction: What will it take? What is the current state (sources and use) of global energy use? What are the projected increases in demand? What alternative energy sources are in the pipeline? |
Forinash, Kyle | Computer with Projector |
| What do we know about climate change? An explanation of the factors that change climate and how humans are impacting these factors. |
Forinash, Kyle | Computer with Projector |
| Applied Research and Education Center The Applied Research and Education Center is a nonprofit fee for service community based research organization, funded in part as an outreach service of Indiana University Southeast. |
Fry, Melissa | Projector (for your own laptop) |
| Latin American Geography Book entitled "Patterns of Pillage" places Latin American Piracy within a spatial/historical context. |
Galvin, Peter | Computer with DVD/VCR and Projector |
| Liberian war Research focused on patterns of relocation among Liberian war refugees as well as epidemiological distribution of Posttraumatic Stress Disorder among Liberian war survivors. |
Galvin, Peter | Computer with DVD/VCR and Projector |
| Athletics, Sports Marketing, Strategic Sports Communication College Athletics Administration, Marketing and Sports Information |
Glover, Joe | Computer with Projector |
| Bad Bosses I do extensive research in about bad bosses. I have delivered speeches about abusive supervision and other forms of destructive leadership. |
Harris, Kenneth | None |
| Leadership I do extensive research in leadership and know a great deal about leadership in the corporate world. |
Harris, Kenneth | None |
| Motivation I do extensive research in the motivational area and know a great deal about motivation techniques, challenges, best practices, and practical applications related to motivation. |
Harris, Kenneth | None |
| What If They Don't Speak English? Interactive workshops for schools, churches, or community groups interested in helping children or adults improve English skills. Presentation will be tailored to needs and experience of participants. |
Hoffman, Lisa | None |
| Being a Fulbright Lecturer/Researcher in Bulgaria.” I chose to be a Fulbright Fellowship in lecturing and research in the Republic of Bulgaria. I will discuss the culture and challenges of this former communist country emerging to a free market world |
Hollenbeck, James | Projector (for your own laptop) |
| What happen to the Great Influenza Pandemic of 2009? The 1918 Influenza pandemic was most virulent strains of influenza in history. Phylogenic evidence linked it to the 1918 influenza strain. This discussion reveals how a repeat was avoided. |
Hollenbeck, James | Projector (for your own laptop) |
| Debunking the Top 5 Myths about Paying for College Learn about the top 5 myths about paying for college. |
IU Southeast, Office of Financial Aid | Computer with Projector |
| How to become a Scholarship Magnet! Learn simple strategies anyone can do to compete in the scholarship arena. |
IU Southeast, Office of Financial Aid | Computer with Projector |
| Smart Tips toward a Debt-Free Degree Learn how to avoid expensive pitfalls, reduce or eliminate the need for student loans and maximize your financial aid eligibility. |
IU Southeast, Office of Financial Aid | Computer with Projector |
| Human Resource Management HR Scalability – Preparing for and Surviving Disasters |
Keefe, Thomas | Computer with Projector |
| advertising, IMS, Marketing, mobile marketing, social media marketing Advertising, Marketing |
Krishna, Vijay | Computer with DVD/VCR and Projector |
| Human Resource Management Can present on many HR topics including: work-family balance, selection/ recruitment, performance appraisals, training programs,job analysis, compensation plans, & HR's role in an ethical culture. |
Lambert, Alysa | Computer with DVD/VCR and Projector ,Projector (for your own laptop) |
| Leadership and Ethics Can speak on a variety of topics including: creating effective leaders, effective mentoring, making ethical decisions, increasing employee performance and leading change. |
Lambert, Alysa | Computer with DVD/VCR and Projector ,Projector (for your own laptop) |
| Career Planning My facilitation areas of expertise include resume development, career consultation, job search strategy, and interviewing techniques. |
Lewis, Trey | Computer with Projector |
| Freedom of speech for high school and college students State of the free speech in schools and the chilling effect that occurs when vague restrictions are imposed. How such issues are addressed when safety and cyber-bullying present unique challenges. |
Maksl, Adam | Projector (for your own laptop) |
| High school and college student journalism Role student media plays in schools and communities, why it is important to support student media programs, and what programs are doing to adjust to changes in the broader media landscape. |
Maksl, Adam | Projector (for your own laptop) |
| How journalism can build audiences What techniques newsrooms can use to better engage readers with news products, and how focusing on certain techniques can help develop an audience more intrinsically motivated to consume news. |
Maksl, Adam | Projector (for your own laptop) |
| News media literacy Discussion of the attributes, skills and knowledge needed for individuals to better understand and critically think about news media content. |
Maksl, Adam | Projector (for your own laptop) |
| Everyday Coping Skills explore nonpharmacologic options for coping with pain, anxiety and depression |
Myers, Judy | CD Player with Speakers,Computer with Projector |
| History of Birth Control: 1933-1945 Todays Rhetoric is Nothing New - local KY history of contraception: 1930- 1945 reveals todays political, religious and social controversy over access to birth control is nothing new. |
Myers, Judy | Computer with Projector |
| Vitamin B6 Metabolism I study the synthesis and metabolism of vitamin B6 in plants. |
Rueschhoff, Beth | Computer with Projector |
| Economics and Public Policy, especially Health Care/Insurance, Education, Taxation, Social Security, Discrimination, and Poverty Everything from health care to taxes, from the impact of policy on the poor to the impact of special interest groups on policy. |
Schansberg, Eric | None |
| China - then and now Any segment of Chinese history and culture, such as China in war, China in transition, China during the Cultural Revolution, China now, etc. |
Shen, Yu | Computer with Projector |
| US-China relations historical overview of US-China relations, including their current status. |
Shen, Yu | Computer with Projector |
| Cuba: Past, Present, and Future Brief discussion of the Cuban revolution and the future of the island. |
Staten, Cliff | Computer with Projector |
| Nicaragua: Past, Present, and Future Brief discussion of the Nicaraguan revolution and its halting move toward democracy. |
Staten, Cliff | Computer with Projector |
| Terrorism - Its History and Future Brief overview of the history of terrorism with a focus on Al-Qaeda and its future. |
Staten, Cliff | Computer with Projector |
| Influence and Music approx. 1 hour The role of external influences on one’s creative output. The presentation will feature Stem's compositions and the music from the first album of New Dynamic Records, Influence. |
Stem, Erich | CD Player with Speakers,Computer with Projector |
| The Business of the Creative Artist approx. 1 - 2 hour) Covers the basics of business strategies for building a career as a creative artist. Best suited for those with no or limited business experience. |
Stem, Erich | Computer with Projector |
| The Role of Creativity and Research in the Discovery Process Introductory speech (given at that 2009 IUS Student Conference) Stem discusses the discovery process and the importance of organizations supporting research and innovation. |
Stem, Erich | Podium with microphone |
| Climate Change: What Southern Indiana plants tell us Ongoing collecting in Southern Indiana show a steady increase in southern plants crossing the Ohio River as the climate gets milder. |
Taylor, David Winship | Computer with Projector |
| Flowers and pollinators Explanation of the important and close relationship of many flower types to their pollinators. Includes an understanding of these interactions in the past based on the fossil record. |
Taylor, David Winship | Computer with Projector |
| Fossil flowering plants In-depth understanding of early fossil flowering plants and evolution of flowers. |
Taylor, David Winship | Computer with Projector |
| Land plant biomarkers, and dating oils Molecular fossils are original from plants living in the past. These plants may have lived an certain times in the past, allowing the age of the oil containing them to be determined. |
Taylor, David Winship | Computer with Projector |
| The History of Plants Understanding of living plants based on an understanding of the plant fossil record. |
Taylor, David Winship | Computer with Projector |
| A Grandparent’s Guide to Paying for College Steps every grandparent can take (and a few they shouldn't) to support their grandchildren's college dreams |
Turner, Leslie | None |
| A Woman's Touch - Taking the First Step toward Your Own Education Women often have unique obstacles to achieving their educational goals. Gain perspective on overcoming the top three: family, finances, and fear! |
Turner, Leslie | None |
| Smart Tips for a Debt-Free Degree! Learn how to avoid expensive pitfalls, reduce or eliminate the need for student loans and maximize your financial aid eligibility |
Turner, Leslie | Computer with Projector |
| Orientation to College This presentation may cover such topics as important terminology; important offices and poeple to know; how to balance work, school and other commitments; and resources available on college campuses. |
Turner, Rebecca | Computer with Projector |
| Presidential Selection process Our presidential selection process can be confusing. We look at how the Electoral College system works and how it came into being. |
Wert, Joe | None |
| Public Opinion and the Presidency How do we measure how popular a president is? What is the importance of presidential popularity in terms of his performance? What makes a preisdent popular or unpopular? |
Wert, Joe | None |
| Parent-child relationships The influence of mothers and fathers on children's social and emotional development. |
Wille, Diane | Computer with DVD/VCR and Projector |
| Companion animals and attachment Research has focused on the interpersonal circumplex model of personality and human/pet relationships. Research also includes the perceived attributes of different dog breeds as assessed by humans. |
Woodward, Lucinda | Computer with DVD/VCR and Projector |
| War survivors Extensive research on the psychological impact of war on civilians and child soldiers from Liberia. |
Woodward, Lucinda | Computer with DVD/VCR and Projector |
| 74 records found. | ||
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