Tuesday, August 19, 2008
Interest in research led USI student to campus job
 Sunny Huang is interested in research. As a sophomore majoring in chemistry at the University of Southern Indiana, Huang works with Dr. Karyn Sproles, director of Faculty Development.She learned about the position from Dr. Mark Krahling, associate professor of chemistry. Huang said, “I’m organizing the Faculty and Staff Scholarly and Creative Works Journal. This publication includes all of the scholarly and creative works (journal articles, textbooks, book chapters, performances, presentations, patents, grants, artwork, etc.) that USI faculty and staff have finished in the years 2006 and 2007. “The publication is significant in recognizing the outstanding accomplishments USI faculty and staff have made in the past years. Also, this publication will allow fellow staff members, students, and members of the community to have a reference to these scholarly and creative works. This is the beginning of a publication that will be published annually, which will culminate in a 10-year report.” Huang is working with a variety of campus officials, an opportunity she cites as exciting. She is interacting with professors in non-related science fields. The department of Faculty Development is relatively new to the University, with Dr. Sproles' appointment effective in January 2008. An advisory board of faculty representatives offers ideas/support to the department. The department provides faculty with support in teaching, advising, leadership, and scholarship. Huang said “I have also been assisting Dr. Sproles with the New Faculty Orientation and the Faculty Resource Fair that will be held in August at USI.” Sproles said, “Sunny is creative, engaged, meticulous, and has a very sophisticated understanding of the university.” Huang also prepared a calendar and a 2008-2009 schedule of events for the office. Huang said Dr. Sproles will offer an example or idea, and then she can experiment and plan on how to get it done. She has learned a great deal about making documents and communicating with other people through the position. “I’ve learned how faculty development supports University life.” Huang plans to attend medical school. As the recipient of the Robert A. and Carole D. Rust Endowed Presidential Scholarship, she has excelled in her academic studies. She is a graduate of Reitz High School. She is a member of the USI American Chemical Society chapter, Honors Program, Student Ambassador Organization, and Pre-Professional Health Club. She is the daughter of Dr. Guoyuan and Shinan Huang. Dr. Huang is associate professor of physical education at USI. Adam Trinkel News and Information Services Intern studentnis@usi.edu 812/465-7005 |
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