http://www.bsu.edu/news/press-center Ball State University Emerging Media News RSS en-us Tue, 07 Apr 2026 14:05:37 -0400 https://www.bsu.edu/news/press-center/archives/2015/2/infinite-museum-app-introduces-prompts-to-museum-experience https://www.bsu.edu/news/press-center/archives/2015/2/infinite-museum-app-introduces-prompts-to-museum-experience The Infinite Museum app allows users to engage with works at Ball State's David Owsley Museum of Art in new ways through use of 1,500 instructive prompts. The calls to action range from light-hearted to introspective and incorporate every part of the museum, including the four new galleries added in 2013. Tue, 19 Jul 2022 15:45:08 +0000 https://www.bsu.edu/news/press-center/archives/2014/6/traveler-google-glassware-app-ready-to-go https://www.bsu.edu/news/press-center/archives/2014/6/traveler-google-glassware-app-ready-to-go Ball State Traveler Glassware for Google Glass is now available. Thu, 19 Jun 2014 18:20:35 +0000 https://www.bsu.edu/news/press-center/archives/2013/12/ball-state-simulation-helps-unravel-ancient-roman-puzzle https://www.bsu.edu/news/press-center/archives/2013/12/ball-state-simulation-helps-unravel-ancient-roman-puzzle Mon, 30 Dec 2013 19:55:03 +0000 https://www.bsu.edu/news/press-center/archives/2013/12/virtual-stonehenge-to-star-on-cable-science-series https://www.bsu.edu/news/press-center/archives/2013/12/virtual-stonehenge-to-star-on-cable-science-series A virtual 3-D simulation of Stonehenge created by Ball State digital artists will be featured next year on an episode of “The Universe,” a popular science series that airs on The History Channel 2. Wed, 18 Dec 2013 16:10:58 +0000 https://www.bsu.edu/news/press-center/archives/2013/9/congressman-luke-messer-and-ball-state-create-new-leadership-academy https://www.bsu.edu/news/press-center/archives/2013/9/congressman-luke-messer-and-ball-state-create-new-leadership-academy Congressman Luke Messer and Ball State President Jo Ann M. Gora have established the new Congressional Leadership Academy for high-ability high school juniors in Indiana’s 6th Congressional District. Mon, 09 Sep 2013 19:49:12 +0000 https://www.bsu.edu/news/press-center/archives/2013/7/new-game-teaches-about-life-among-native-americans https://www.bsu.edu/news/press-center/archives/2013/7/new-game-teaches-about-life-among-native-americans A new video game produced by Ball State immersive learning students allows schoolchildren to understand the interactions between Middle Mississippians, an early indigenous people. Fri, 24 Apr 2020 18:18:19 +0000 https://www.bsu.edu/news/press-center/archives/2013/5/ball-state-app-lets-travelers-create-detailed-trip-journals https://www.bsu.edu/news/press-center/archives/2013/5/ball-state-app-lets-travelers-create-detailed-trip-journals Ball State University has developed a versatile mobile application that allows college classes to compile the equivalent of digital “textbooks” about their field trips and individual travelers to create detailed vacation journals. Thu, 09 May 2013 19:57:15 +0000 https://www.bsu.edu/news/press-center/archives/2013/2/students-embrace-their-smartphones https://www.bsu.edu/news/press-center/archives/2013/2/students-embrace-their-smartphones The smartphone may be the center of the world for many college students, but they’re growing weary of the ads, says a Ball State researcher. Mon, 25 Feb 2013 20:35:23 +0000 https://www.bsu.edu/news/press-center/archives/2013/2/ball-state-nears-launch-of-three-free-online-classes https://www.bsu.edu/news/press-center/archives/2013/2/ball-state-nears-launch-of-three-free-online-classes Ball State is just weeks away from launching three free massive, open, online courses (MOOCs) that promise to teach the university much about what works and what doesn’t in large-scale Internet instruction. Wed, 13 Feb 2013 14:49:15 +0000 https://www.bsu.edu/news/press-center/archives/2012/11/new-video-game-allows-fourthgraders-to-travel-along-the-underground-railroad https://www.bsu.edu/news/press-center/archives/2012/11/new-video-game-allows-fourthgraders-to-travel-along-the-underground-railroad "The Underground Railroad in the Ohio River Valley" puts schoolchildren into the role of runaway slaves. The game is being created by immersive learning classes. Tue, 13 Nov 2012 18:27:47 +0000 https://www.bsu.edu/news/press-center/archives/2012/11/ball-state-artists-create-forest-of-light-on-display-in-china-and-internet https://www.bsu.edu/news/press-center/archives/2012/11/ball-state-artists-create-forest-of-light-on-display-in-china-and-internet all State University electronic artists have created a "forest" of light and sound that will be on exhibit in Beijing, China through November, yet also accessible to visitors from Indiana or anywhere else in the world. Tue, 13 Nov 2012 18:26:22 +0000 https://www.bsu.edu/news/press-center/archives/2012/10/a-conversation-with-david-letterman-and-oprah-winfrey-scheduled-for-nov-26 https://www.bsu.edu/news/press-center/archives/2012/10/a-conversation-with-david-letterman-and-oprah-winfrey-scheduled-for-nov-26 Ball State University alumnus and CBS "Late Show" host David Letterman will return to campus on November 26 for a conversation with media icon, philanthropist Oprah Winfrey Wed, 09 Jan 2013 16:17:20 +0000 https://www.bsu.edu/news/press-center/archives/2012/3/ball-state-granted-rights-to-develop-$10-million-blue-mars-virtual-world-technology https://www.bsu.edu/news/press-center/archives/2012/3/ball-state-granted-rights-to-develop-$10-million-blue-mars-virtual-world-technology The future of virtual worlds has a new home at Ball State University, thanks to the generosity of Avatar Reality Inc., which granted the university rights to the multimillion-dollar 3-D virtual world platform, Blue Mars. The agreement for expanded use of this technology contributes to Ball State's position as a research leader in 3-D environments and simulation technology. Fri, 21 Dec 2012 13:32:28 +0000 https://www.bsu.edu/news/press-center/archives/2012/3/international-group-honors-ball-state-for-integration-of-digital-media https://www.bsu.edu/news/press-center/archives/2012/3/international-group-honors-ball-state-for-integration-of-digital-media An international consortium recognized Ball State for engaging digital media through the university's Center for Media Design (CMD) and Emerging Media Initiative. Fri, 14 Sep 2012 19:19:27 +0000 https://www.bsu.edu/news/press-center/archives/2012/1/college-students-help-design-run-first-social-media-center-for-super-bowl https://www.bsu.edu/news/press-center/archives/2012/1/college-students-help-design-run-first-social-media-center-for-super-bowl Ball State students help design, run social media command center for Super Bowl. Fri, 14 Sep 2012 19:03:04 +0000 https://www.bsu.edu/news/press-center/archives/2011/12/ball-state-creates-android-app-for-students-to-access-university-information https://www.bsu.edu/news/press-center/archives/2011/12/ball-state-creates-android-app-for-students-to-access-university-information Ball State University has launched bConnected, a custom Android application for mobile phones, tablets and Google TV, offering students easy access to important university information. Fri, 21 Dec 2012 13:32:27 +0000 https://www.bsu.edu/news/press-center/archives/2011/10/students-learning-how-to-sync-television-tablet-computers-cellphones https://www.bsu.edu/news/press-center/archives/2011/10/students-learning-how-to-sync-television-tablet-computers-cellphones Ball State students will test a new system that enhances television broadcast by allowing viewers to interact with programming via their tablets or mobile phones. Fri, 14 Sep 2012 18:50:33 +0000 https://www.bsu.edu/news/press-center/archives/2011/9/ball-state-students-faculty-create-digital-media-exhibits-for-national-road-heritage-site https://www.bsu.edu/news/press-center/archives/2011/9/ball-state-students-faculty-create-digital-media-exhibits-for-national-road-heritage-site Under the leadership of telecommunications professor Nancy Carlson, a group of Ball State students, faculty and staff has created three digital media exhibits featured at the National Road Heritage Site in Cambridge City, Ind. Fri, 14 Sep 2012 18:34:21 +0000 https://www.bsu.edu/news/press-center/archives/2011/8/spurring-industry-growth-indiana-jobs-goal-of-mobile-indiana https://www.bsu.edu/news/press-center/archives/2011/8/spurring-industry-growth-indiana-jobs-goal-of-mobile-indiana Ball State’s successful efforts in mobile technology have lead the university to create an education and networking organization focused on the development and enhancement of the rapidly expanding mobile communications industry. Fri, 21 Dec 2012 13:32:27 +0000 https://www.bsu.edu/news/press-center/archives/2011/8/history-and-heat-of-glass-factory-comes-alive-with-new-3d-virtual-living-museum https://www.bsu.edu/news/press-center/archives/2011/8/history-and-heat-of-glass-factory-comes-alive-with-new-3d-virtual-living-museum The Virtual Middletown Project brings to life a simulation of the early 20th-century Ball Brothers glass factory in Muncie, Ind., right down to workers removing hot pieces of glassware from the furnaces. Fri, 21 Dec 2012 13:32:27 +0000 https://www.bsu.edu/news/press-center/archives/2011/7/digital-policy-expertise-leads-to-national-stage-for-ball-states-umansky https://www.bsu.edu/news/press-center/archives/2011/7/digital-policy-expertise-leads-to-national-stage-for-ball-states-umansky Digital Policy Institute member Barry Umansky will serve a two-year term on a federal committee that reviews consumer and technology issues for the Federal Communications Commission. Mon, 27 Jun 2016 20:47:54 +0000 https://www.bsu.edu/news/press-center/archives/2011/4/ball-states-emerging-technology-expert-named-one-of-apples-top-innovators https://www.bsu.edu/news/press-center/archives/2011/4/ball-states-emerging-technology-expert-named-one-of-apples-top-innovators Ball State's Jonathan Huer, director of emerging technology, has been named an Apple Distinguished Educator. Only 1,700 educators worldwide have earned the distinction, enabling them to work with Apple Inc. to integrate more technology into the classroom. Fri, 14 Sep 2012 17:59:23 +0000 https://www.bsu.edu/news/press-center/archives/2011/3/college-students-more-connected-than-ever-through-their-smart-phones https://www.bsu.edu/news/press-center/archives/2011/3/college-students-more-connected-than-ever-through-their-smart-phones Smart phone use almost doubles among college students in two years. Fri, 14 Sep 2012 17:23:22 +0000 https://www.bsu.edu/news/press-center/archives/2011/3/interactive-surface-technology-offers-museum-visitors-a-new-way-to-look-at-archived-art https://www.bsu.edu/news/press-center/archives/2011/3/interactive-surface-technology-offers-museum-visitors-a-new-way-to-look-at-archived-art A group of Ball State students has spent the past year creating a touch-based interactive portal that will allow users to browse and learn more about archived artwork at Ball State’s Museum of Art. Fri, 14 Sep 2012 17:26:48 +0000 https://www.bsu.edu/news/press-center/archives/2011/3/march-madness-on-demand-gets-assist-from-sports-link https://www.bsu.edu/news/press-center/archives/2011/3/march-madness-on-demand-gets-assist-from-sports-link Sports Link students will enrich their immersive learning experience by serving as online producers and social analysts for the NCAA’s March Madness on Demand. Wed, 09 Jan 2013 20:25:20 +0000 https://www.bsu.edu/news/press-center/archives/2011/3/journalist-to-discuss-impact-of-global-water-crisis-at-march-22-lecture https://www.bsu.edu/news/press-center/archives/2011/3/journalist-to-discuss-impact-of-global-water-crisis-at-march-22-lecture Journalist J. Carl Ganter will speak about the global water crisis at the 2011 Bracken Environmental Lecture Series. Wed, 09 Jan 2013 20:27:57 +0000 https://www.bsu.edu/news/press-center/archives/2011/1/board-of-trustees-approves-201112-housing-and-dining-rates https://www.bsu.edu/news/press-center/archives/2011/1/board-of-trustees-approves-201112-housing-and-dining-rates The Board of Trustees approved a 3.25 percent increase in room and board rates for 2011-12. However, due to the popularity of the university's premium housing plan offering students two-year guaranteed contracts, thousands will experience no change in rates and the average rate increase will be only 2.6 percent. Fri, 08 Feb 2013 19:43:10 +0000 https://www.bsu.edu/news/press-center/archives/2010/12/crisis-communications-program-launches-first-online-training https://www.bsu.edu/news/press-center/archives/2010/12/crisis-communications-program-launches-first-online-training Free course will help emergency supervisors communicate more effectively, helping reduce rumors and confusion in a crisis. Fri, 14 Sep 2012 17:06:49 +0000 https://www.bsu.edu/news/press-center/archives/2010/11/idia-lab-launches-nextgeneration-immersive-learning-experience-on-blue-mars https://www.bsu.edu/news/press-center/archives/2010/11/idia-lab-launches-nextgeneration-immersive-learning-experience-on-blue-mars Massive new site, launched by the Institute for Digital Intermedia Arts and Avatar Reality, features fully interactive, detailed replicas of 1915 Panama-Pacific International Expo, Japanese temple, virtual museum and more. Fri, 08 Feb 2013 19:43:12 +0000 https://www.bsu.edu/news/press-center/archives/2010/11/interactive-tv-focus-of-new-collaboration-between-major-industry-players-and-ball-state https://www.bsu.edu/news/press-center/archives/2010/11/interactive-tv-focus-of-new-collaboration-between-major-industry-players-and-ball-state The Center for Media Design announces its latest research initiative — to study consumer attitudes and behaviors around interactive television applications. The center also is establishing an advisory board of experts from the sector to contribute to the initiative’s agenda and will work with industry partners to produce research-based insights that inform debate and best practices. Fri, 08 Feb 2013 19:43:12 +0000 https://www.bsu.edu/news/press-center/archives/2010/8/david-letterman-schedules-return-to-campus-for-conversation-on-social-media-with-twitter-cofounder-biz-stone https://www.bsu.edu/news/press-center/archives/2010/8/david-letterman-schedules-return-to-campus-for-conversation-on-social-media-with-twitter-cofounder-biz-stone Ball State University alumnus and CBS "Late Show" host David Letterman will return to campus Sept. 17 with Twitter co-founder Biz Stone for a presentation to students on the changing nature and growing influence of social media in the 21st century. Wed, 09 Jan 2013 20:34:19 +0000 https://www.bsu.edu/news/press-center/archives/2010/7/ipad-may-make-a-great-play-date-but-still-a-little-pricey-for-mass-market https://www.bsu.edu/news/press-center/archives/2010/7/ipad-may-make-a-great-play-date-but-still-a-little-pricey-for-mass-market The Center for Media Design at Ball State has released a new report in which average consumers spent a day with Apple's iPad. The conclusion: the popular device offers an impressive user experience for reading, Web browsing or movies, meaning consumers may favor using it primarily for leisure and entertainment. They also may choose to wait until the price goes down before purchasing. Fri, 21 Dec 2012 13:32:27 +0000 https://www.bsu.edu/news/press-center/archives/2010/7/sports-link-to-produce-multimedia-mac-football-highlights-throughout-2010 https://www.bsu.edu/news/press-center/archives/2010/7/sports-link-to-produce-multimedia-mac-football-highlights-throughout-2010 Audiences across the country will view video packages produced by Ball State students during the upcoming college football season as a result of an exclusive agreement the university has signed with the Mid-American Conference (MAC). Fri, 14 Sep 2012 16:07:43 +0000 https://www.bsu.edu/news/press-center/archives/2010/6/smart-phones-displace-computers-for-more-college-students https://www.bsu.edu/news/press-center/archives/2010/6/smart-phones-displace-computers-for-more-college-students Smart phones use nearly doubles in one year among college students. Fri, 14 Sep 2012 16:23:58 +0000 https://www.bsu.edu/news/press-center/archives/2010/5/contributions-to-technology-earn-ball-state-another-techpoint-mira-award https://www.bsu.edu/news/press-center/archives/2010/5/contributions-to-technology-earn-ball-state-another-techpoint-mira-award TechPoint has recognized Ball State as one of the state's high-tech success stories, honoring the Center for Media Design with a TechPoint Mira Award. Ball State received the award at TechPoint's 11th annual Mira Awards gala on May 15. Fri, 14 Sep 2012 15:49:25 +0000 https://www.bsu.edu/news/press-center/archives/2010/5/students-use-emerging-technology-to-boost-indiana-tourism https://www.bsu.edu/news/press-center/archives/2010/5/students-use-emerging-technology-to-boost-indiana-tourism Motorists can travel around central and northern Indiana during the 2010 travel season this summer and fall — finding transportation-themed hot spots via a Web site created by immersive learning students under the guidance of faculty from journalism and geography departments. Fri, 14 Sep 2012 15:55:18 +0000 https://www.bsu.edu/news/press-center/archives/2010/5/burberry-scholarships-to-develop-the-next-generation-of-emerging-media-leaders https://www.bsu.edu/news/press-center/archives/2010/5/burberry-scholarships-to-develop-the-next-generation-of-emerging-media-leaders Acknowledging the emergence of Ball State as a center for excellence in emerging media, Angela Ahrendts, Burberry CEO and Ball State alumna, has led the creation of a $1 million scholarship fund at her alma mater. Thu, 10 Jan 2013 16:04:24 +0000 https://www.bsu.edu/news/press-center/archives/2010/4/emerging-media-lets-graduation-speaker-reach-across-ocean-out-to-graduates https://www.bsu.edu/news/press-center/archives/2010/4/emerging-media-lets-graduation-speaker-reach-across-ocean-out-to-graduates Emerging media lets graduation speaker reach across ocean, out to graduates Fri, 14 Sep 2012 16:04:27 +0000 https://www.bsu.edu/news/press-center/archives/2010/4/successful-alumna-generous-benefactor-of-ball-state-head-graduation-program https://www.bsu.edu/news/press-center/archives/2010/4/successful-alumna-generous-benefactor-of-ball-state-head-graduation-program Ball State will recognize alumna Angela Ahrendts, head of British luxury brand Burberry, and longtime friend and benefactor of the university John Scheumann during annual spring Commencement exercises on May 8. Ahrendts will be the day's principal speaker and recipient of an honorary doctor of humane letters degree, while Scheumann will be presented with the President's Medal of Distinction. Fri, 08 Feb 2013 19:43:05 +0000 https://www.bsu.edu/news/press-center/archives/2010/4/hollywood-filmmakers-learning-about-hoosier-movie-hot-spots https://www.bsu.edu/news/press-center/archives/2010/4/hollywood-filmmakers-learning-about-hoosier-movie-hot-spots Internationally recognized filmmaker Robert Mugge and a class of talented students recently created a series of promotional videos marketing Indiana to Hollywood. Fri, 14 Sep 2012 16:07:40 +0000 https://www.bsu.edu/news/press-center/archives/2010/4/student-blogger https://www.bsu.edu/news/press-center/archives/2010/4/student-blogger Student blogger Fri, 14 Sep 2012 16:13:17 +0000 https://www.bsu.edu/news/press-center/archives/2010/3/creator-of-lasagnaloving-cat-will-be-honored-april-17-at-ball-state https://www.bsu.edu/news/press-center/archives/2010/3/creator-of-lasagnaloving-cat-will-be-honored-april-17-at-ball-state The creative genius of cartoonist Jim Davis will be brought to the forefront April 17 when the university honors the Ball State alumnus. Tue, 01 Oct 2013 17:23:09 +0000 https://www.bsu.edu/news/press-center/archives/2010/2/creating-tomorrows-journalists-today https://www.bsu.edu/news/press-center/archives/2010/2/creating-tomorrows-journalists-today Telecommunications and journalism departments combine forces to create a program addressing future needs today. Tue, 01 Oct 2013 17:21:24 +0000 https://www.bsu.edu/news/press-center/archives/2010/1/civil-rights-activist-rev-jesse-jackson-asks-how-are-we-living-the-legacy https://www.bsu.edu/news/press-center/archives/2010/1/civil-rights-activist-rev-jesse-jackson-asks-how-are-we-living-the-legacy Civil rights activist and former Democratic presidential candidate Rev. Jesse Jackson will appear Feb. 10 on campus as part of Ball State's schedule of spring speakers. Also on tap this semester are famed TV newsman Ted Koppel as well as Blake Mycoskie, cofounder of the globally-conscious and ethically-minded Toms Shoes, and Sarah Weddington, believed to be the youngest person to win a case in front of the U.S. Supreme Court — the still highly controversial Roe v. Wade. Fri, 08 Feb 2013 19:43:13 +0000 https://www.bsu.edu/news/press-center/archives/2009/12/its-lights-cameras-house-slippers-for-ball-states-new-emerging-media-livinglearning-community https://www.bsu.edu/news/press-center/archives/2009/12/its-lights-cameras-house-slippers-for-ball-states-new-emerging-media-livinglearning-community Students living in Ball State's new emerging media living-learning community have access to state-of-the-art equipment that will enable them to make short films or movie trailers without ever leaving their residence hall. Fri, 14 Sep 2012 13:40:38 +0000 https://www.bsu.edu/news/press-center/archives/2009/11/global-organization-names-ball-state-top-university-for-mobile-marketing https://www.bsu.edu/news/press-center/archives/2009/11/global-organization-names-ball-state-top-university-for-mobile-marketing A global organization that promotes the development and sustainability of mobile marketing has named Ball State as the top university in the field of mobile marketing research, development and education. Wed, 16 Jan 2013 17:26:52 +0000 https://www.bsu.edu/news/press-center/archives/2009/11/studentcreated-iphone-application-results-in-major-honor-from-att https://www.bsu.edu/news/press-center/archives/2009/11/studentcreated-iphone-application-results-in-major-honor-from-att A team of Ball State faculty has won an AT&T-sponsored mobile application development contest for mentoring students in the iMedia program. Tue, 09 Dec 2014 23:14:40 +0000 https://www.bsu.edu/news/press-center/archives/2009/11/exploring-where-digital-media-is-taking-society-business-and-education https://www.bsu.edu/news/press-center/archives/2009/11/exploring-where-digital-media-is-taking-society-business-and-education Many of the nation's leading academics, professionals and artists from various digital media fields will gather at Ball State to share ideas, discuss potential applications and review a myriad of leading-edge technological applications. Thu, 13 Sep 2012 20:50:03 +0000 https://www.bsu.edu/news/press-center/archives/2009/10/partnership-with-hallmark-homes-for-extreme-makeover-build-nets-scholarships-for-children-emerging-media-experience-for-ball-state-students https://www.bsu.edu/news/press-center/archives/2009/10/partnership-with-hallmark-homes-for-extreme-makeover-build-nets-scholarships-for-children-emerging-media-experience-for-ball-state-students Many Ball State students participated in the "Extreme Makeover" show, and through the Ball State Foundation, scholarships will be available for the four children featured in the show. Fri, 08 Feb 2013 19:43:28 +0000 https://www.bsu.edu/news/press-center/archives/2009/10/college-students-fastest-growing-smartphone-segment https://www.bsu.edu/news/press-center/archives/2009/10/college-students-fastest-growing-smartphone-segment College students increasingly are integrating smartphones into their mobile lives, thanks in part to a faster iPhone. Thu, 13 Sep 2012 20:40:06 +0000 https://www.bsu.edu/news/press-center/archives/2009/10/digital-forensics-taking-hold-as-students-work-with-existing-emerging-media https://www.bsu.edu/news/press-center/archives/2009/10/digital-forensics-taking-hold-as-students-work-with-existing-emerging-media A new minor in digital forensics and a specially designed computer lab have been created as a result of a growing need for digital investigators to have advanced skills in information security technologies. Tue, 09 Dec 2014 23:16:01 +0000 https://www.bsu.edu/news/press-center/archives/2009/9/education-students-learn-to-incorporate-emerging-technology-in-future-classrooms https://www.bsu.edu/news/press-center/archives/2009/9/education-students-learn-to-incorporate-emerging-technology-in-future-classrooms An education technology professor is teaching students how to use emerging technology as a learning tool for themselves and their future students. Thu, 13 Sep 2012 20:25:24 +0000 https://www.bsu.edu/news/press-center/archives/2009/9/ball-state-puts-emerging-media-skills-to-use-to-develop-google-applications https://www.bsu.edu/news/press-center/archives/2009/9/ball-state-puts-emerging-media-skills-to-use-to-develop-google-applications Ball State's reputation as a leader of emerging media has resulted in students developing software applications for Google's cell phone operating system. Thu, 13 Sep 2012 20:22:02 +0000 https://www.bsu.edu/news/press-center/archives/2009/8/schwartz-complex-features-international-broadcasts-revolutionary-technology https://www.bsu.edu/news/press-center/archives/2009/8/schwartz-complex-features-international-broadcasts-revolutionary-technology The Helen B. and Martin D. Schwartz Special Collections and Digital Complex was dedicated Aug. 17, and features digital facilities to encourage interactive teaching and learning. Thu, 13 Sep 2012 20:28:09 +0000 https://www.bsu.edu/news/press-center/archives/2009/7/online-toolset-will-allow-educators-to-maximize-use-of-second-life-and-blackboard https://www.bsu.edu/news/press-center/archives/2009/7/online-toolset-will-allow-educators-to-maximize-use-of-second-life-and-blackboard This summer in the nation's capital, an online toolset allowing educators to seamlessly link Second Life and Blackboard is being unveiled by the Institute for Digital Intermedia Arts. Fri, 08 Feb 2013 19:43:24 +0000 https://www.bsu.edu/news/press-center/archives/2009/4/president-to-receive-mira-award-for-ball-states-hightech-success-story https://www.bsu.edu/news/press-center/archives/2009/4/president-to-receive-mira-award-for-ball-states-hightech-success-story Saying Ball State has given Indiana a "lasting competitive advantage" in terms of emerging media and other advanced communications, a statewide advocacy group representing Indiana's technology sector selects Ball State's president as its latest champion of high-tech innovation and investment. Fri, 08 Feb 2013 19:43:10 +0000 https://www.bsu.edu/news/press-center/archives/2009/4/college-of-architecture-and-planning-employs-cuttingedge-technology-to-showcase-work https://www.bsu.edu/news/press-center/archives/2009/4/college-of-architecture-and-planning-employs-cuttingedge-technology-to-showcase-work Ball State University's College of Architecture and Planning (CAP) is using the innovation of interactive plasma screens in addition to paper and pencil to aid students in immediate, full-sized illustrations of their ideas. Thu, 13 Sep 2012 19:46:56 +0000 https://www.bsu.edu/news/press-center/archives/2009/4/virtually-no-competition-for-ball-states-second-life-film-studio https://www.bsu.edu/news/press-center/archives/2009/4/virtually-no-competition-for-ball-states-second-life-film-studio Emerging media effort wins national honor from association of IT professionals. Fri, 08 Feb 2013 19:43:25 +0000 https://www.bsu.edu/news/press-center/archives/2009/3/mostdetailed-study-yet-of-consumer-video-viewing-suggests-some-rethinking-is-in-order https://www.bsu.edu/news/press-center/archives/2009/3/mostdetailed-study-yet-of-consumer-video-viewing-suggests-some-rethinking-is-in-order The most detailed examination ever of video media consumption in the United States contradicts a good deal of conventional wisdom about which age groups get the most daily "screen time," the extent to which consumers avoid commercials and the impact of Internet-based video on viewing habits. The results could mean changes in the way audience behavior is tracked and programming is distributed in the future. Fri, 08 Feb 2013 19:43:10 +0000 https://www.bsu.edu/news/press-center/archives/2009/3/survey-finds-smart-phones-transforming-mobile-lifestyles-of-college-students https://www.bsu.edu/news/press-center/archives/2009/3/survey-finds-smart-phones-transforming-mobile-lifestyles-of-college-students A new study reveals that smart phones are no longer reserved for business professionals as college students are using the handheld communication devices as the mainstay of their mobile lifestyles. Wed, 12 Sep 2012 19:57:27 +0000 https://www.bsu.edu/news/press-center/archives/2009/3/next-letterman-lecturer-urges-its-time-to-take-journalism-back https://www.bsu.edu/news/press-center/archives/2009/3/next-letterman-lecturer-urges-its-time-to-take-journalism-back The next installment of the David Letterman Distinguished Professional Lecture and Workshop Series features Brian Storm, former vice president for news and multimedia with Corbis, a digital media agency owned by Microsoft founder Bill Gates. Currently the president of MediaStorm, his own multimedia production studio in New York, he will discuss "Multimedia Storytelling in the Age of Emerging Media" on March 25. Fri, 08 Feb 2013 19:43:12 +0000 https://www.bsu.edu/news/press-center/archives/2009/3/the-timeless-art-of-dance-meets-emerging-media-in-university-theatre https://www.bsu.edu/news/press-center/archives/2009/3/the-timeless-art-of-dance-meets-emerging-media-in-university-theatre Dance and emerging media converge during the Ball State Dance Theatre Company's annual spring concert March 23–28. Wed, 12 Sep 2012 19:59:12 +0000 https://www.bsu.edu/news/press-center/archives/2009/3/research-into-interactive-television-takes-leap-forward-at-ball-state-with-new-kit https://www.bsu.edu/news/press-center/archives/2009/3/research-into-interactive-television-takes-leap-forward-at-ball-state-with-new-kit Students involved in a variety of emerging media courses will be the first collegians to use a new application kit designed for interactive television. Wed, 12 Sep 2012 19:53:23 +0000 https://www.bsu.edu/news/press-center/archives/2009/3/students-use-hd-moviemaking-skills-to-take-gritty-look-at-friendship-graffiti https://www.bsu.edu/news/press-center/archives/2009/3/students-use-hd-moviemaking-skills-to-take-gritty-look-at-friendship-graffiti The next HD movie on tap is "Free Wall," an examination of a relationship between two young men brought together by graffiti art found in many urban areas. Thu, 10 Jan 2013 17:49:11 +0000 https://www.bsu.edu/news/press-center/archives/2009/2/letterman-lecture-series-launches-with-look-at-recent-presidential-election https://www.bsu.edu/news/press-center/archives/2009/2/letterman-lecture-series-launches-with-look-at-recent-presidential-election How Google, YouTube and other modern communications technology are reshaping the manner of the contemporary American political campaign is the subject of the first installment in the university's new David Letterman Distinguished Professional Lecture and Workshop Series. Fri, 08 Feb 2013 19:43:10 +0000 https://www.bsu.edu/news/press-center/archives/2009/2/study-hr-directors-will-pay-more-for-new-workers-with-emerging-media-skills https://www.bsu.edu/news/press-center/archives/2009/2/study-hr-directors-will-pay-more-for-new-workers-with-emerging-media-skills Employees with emerging media skills are worth more in today's marketplace, says a survey of human resources managers. Tue, 09 Dec 2014 22:58:12 +0000 https://www.bsu.edu/news/press-center/archives/2009/2/training-tool-uses-videogame-format-to-help-bmh-nurses-adapt-to-new-facility https://www.bsu.edu/news/press-center/archives/2009/2/training-tool-uses-videogame-format-to-help-bmh-nurses-adapt-to-new-facility Partnership between the Institute for Digital Intermedia Arts and Animation, the School of Nursing and Ball Memorial Hospital underscores economic potential of emerging media. Fri, 08 Feb 2013 19:43:30 +0000 https://www.bsu.edu/news/press-center/archives/2009/1/multimedia-project-examines-sobering-consequences-of-driving-under-the-influence https://www.bsu.edu/news/press-center/archives/2009/1/multimedia-project-examines-sobering-consequences-of-driving-under-the-influence Telecommunications students are producing a multimedia project to educate young people about the consequences of driving under the influence. Wed, 12 Sep 2012 18:52:38 +0000 https://www.bsu.edu/news/press-center/archives/2008/12/crisis-communications-program-partners-with-national-emergency-service-group https://www.bsu.edu/news/press-center/archives/2008/12/crisis-communications-program-partners-with-national-emergency-service-group A group of faculty and staff is coordinating with one of the nation's leading emergency communications organizations to improve 9-1-1 service during disasters. Tue, 11 Sep 2012 19:17:43 +0000 https://www.bsu.edu/news/press-center/archives/2008/12/repp-named-new-vice-president-for-information-technology https://www.bsu.edu/news/press-center/archives/2008/12/repp-named-new-vice-president-for-information-technology Phil Repp, recognized by Campus Technology magazine as one of its 2008 innovators of the year for the development of Ball State's Digital Corps, has been appointed vice president for information technology at the university. As such, he will be an even more prominent figure in Ball State's recently announced Emerging Media Initiative that seeks to invest more than $17 million in developing human capital for an important and growing segment of Indiana's economy. Fri, 08 Feb 2013 19:43:10 +0000 https://www.bsu.edu/news/press-center/archives/2008/12/emerging-media-initiative-invests-177-million-in-growing-sector-of-state-economy https://www.bsu.edu/news/press-center/archives/2008/12/emerging-media-initiative-invests-177-million-in-growing-sector-of-state-economy University plans to invest $17.7 million to extend faculty expertise and student opportunities in emerging media. The new initiative will build human capital and expand Ball State’s contributions to Indiana’s changing economy. Fri, 08 Feb 2013 19:43:05 +0000 https://www.bsu.edu/news/press-center/archives/2008/11/emerging-media-football-fans-sounding-off-thanks-to-new-emerging-media-application https://www.bsu.edu/news/press-center/archives/2008/11/emerging-media-football-fans-sounding-off-thanks-to-new-emerging-media-application Digital Corps students have developed an application for fans of Ball State's nationally ranked football team to that allows their iPhones and iPods to chirp. Tue, 09 Dec 2014 23:12:00 +0000 https://www.bsu.edu/news/press-center/archives/2008/11/international-students-gather-in-second-life-to-design-reallife-surge-hospital https://www.bsu.edu/news/press-center/archives/2008/11/international-students-gather-in-second-life-to-design-reallife-surge-hospital Students from the College of Architecture and Planning, along with peers from Central and South America, create Second Life studio to address real-world project. Fri, 08 Feb 2013 19:43:25 +0000 https://www.bsu.edu/news/press-center/archives/2008/11/alumni-association-hosts-events-in-second-life https://www.bsu.edu/news/press-center/archives/2008/11/alumni-association-hosts-events-in-second-life The Ball State Alumni Association hosts events in Second Life, allowing alumni from around the world to interact with one another. Wed, 12 Sep 2012 18:12:30 +0000 https://www.bsu.edu/news/press-center/archives/2008/10/emerging-media-students-immerse-themselves-in-emerging-media-by-launching-webisodes https://www.bsu.edu/news/press-center/archives/2008/10/emerging-media-students-immerse-themselves-in-emerging-media-by-launching-webisodes Humorous webisode series showcases student talent as artists, technicians and leaders in emerging media. Fri, 08 Feb 2013 19:43:25 +0000 https://www.bsu.edu/news/press-center/archives/2008/10/when-it-comes-to-marketing-email-direct-mail-rule-over-social-networks https://www.bsu.edu/news/press-center/archives/2008/10/when-it-comes-to-marketing-email-direct-mail-rule-over-social-networks Facebook and MySpace are popular social networking sites, but young adults pay more attention to e-mail and direct mail when it comes to making their shopping decisions. Tue, 11 Sep 2012 19:09:18 +0000 https://www.bsu.edu/news/press-center/archives/2008/10/ball-state-and-technology-two-peas-in-an-ipod https://www.bsu.edu/news/press-center/archives/2008/10/ball-state-and-technology-two-peas-in-an-ipod Ball State's efforts in becoming a national leader and innovator in technology and emerging media will be on display at Tech4U on Oct. 23 in Bracken Library. Tue, 11 Sep 2012 18:07:08 +0000 https://www.bsu.edu/news/press-center/archives/2008/8/us-news--world-report-ranks-ball-state-as-one-of-the-top-innovators-in-nation https://www.bsu.edu/news/press-center/archives/2008/8/us-news--world-report-ranks-ball-state-as-one-of-the-top-innovators-in-nation Immersive learning and emerging media initiatives net national recognition from U.S. News & World Report; first-year programs recognized for the fifth year in a row. Fri, 08 Feb 2013 19:43:31 +0000 https://www.bsu.edu/news/press-center/archives/2008/8/second-life-installation-newest-creation-from-ball-state-digital-artists https://www.bsu.edu/news/press-center/archives/2008/8/second-life-installation-newest-creation-from-ball-state-digital-artists Digital artists incorporate video, sound and still photos in virtual art gallery. Mon, 04 Feb 2013 16:13:53 +0000 https://www.bsu.edu/news/press-center/archives/2008/8/ball-state-backyard-goes-digital https://www.bsu.edu/news/press-center/archives/2008/8/ball-state-backyard-goes-digital A digital art installation — the Digital Dome — will be a key component of this year's Ball State Backyard. Tue, 11 Sep 2012 17:24:43 +0000 https://www.bsu.edu/news/press-center/archives/2008/8/emerging-media-initiatives-earn-multiple-honors-in-prestigious-national-competition https://www.bsu.edu/news/press-center/archives/2008/8/emerging-media-initiatives-earn-multiple-honors-in-prestigious-national-competition Ball State is the only multiple award winner in the 2008 Campus Technology magazine's Innovator competition. Fri, 08 Feb 2013 19:43:25 +0000 https://www.bsu.edu/news/press-center/archives/2008/7/researchers-study-how-people-use-google-to-find-health-care-information https://www.bsu.edu/news/press-center/archives/2008/7/researchers-study-how-people-use-google-to-find-health-care-information The Center for Media Design has released the first in a series of white papers authored by Peter Ellery and William Vaughn using Google Trends to study public health-related information seeking. Tue, 11 Sep 2012 20:21:56 +0000 https://www.bsu.edu/news/press-center/archives/2008/6/ball-state-nominated-for-nine-regional-emmys https://www.bsu.edu/news/press-center/archives/2008/6/ball-state-nominated-for-nine-regional-emmys The university's emphasis on digital communications continues to pay off as faculty, staff and students recently picked up nine regional Emmy nominations. Mon, 10 Sep 2012 20:24:31 +0000 https://www.bsu.edu/news/press-center/archives/2008/6/ball-state-students-discuss-email-issues-at-a-national-conference https://www.bsu.edu/news/press-center/archives/2008/6/ball-state-students-discuss-email-issues-at-a-national-conference A group of Ball State students served on a keynote panel at a national conference about the future of e-mail. Mon, 10 Sep 2012 20:26:02 +0000 https://www.bsu.edu/news/press-center/archives/2008/3/second-life-success-stems-from-reallife-expertise https://www.bsu.edu/news/press-center/archives/2008/3/second-life-success-stems-from-reallife-expertise The Institute for Digital Intermedia Arts and Animation at Ball State is capitalizing on its success with 3-D animation and virtual applications and exporting it into Second Life. Fri, 08 Feb 2013 19:43:24 +0000 https://www.bsu.edu/news/press-center/archives/2008/3/adapting-cell-phones-media-players-for-interactive-applications-is-aim-of-project https://www.bsu.edu/news/press-center/archives/2008/3/adapting-cell-phones-media-players-for-interactive-applications-is-aim-of-project Faculty and students are developing an interface for the smaller screens of the iPhone and iTouch for the next generation of interactive television. Tue, 11 Sep 2012 19:04:37 +0000 https://www.bsu.edu/news/press-center/archives/2008/2/how-people-consume-video-across-various-platforms-locations-is-focus-of-new-study https://www.bsu.edu/news/press-center/archives/2008/2/how-people-consume-video-across-various-platforms-locations-is-focus-of-new-study Ball State's Center for Media Design will conduct a comprehensive national study examining how individuals consume video media. Mon, 10 Sep 2012 18:52:04 +0000 https://www.bsu.edu/news/press-center/archives/2008/2/ball-state-wins-inaugural-of-blackboard-greenhouse-grant-for-virtual-worlds https://www.bsu.edu/news/press-center/archives/2008/2/ball-state-wins-inaugural-of-blackboard-greenhouse-grant-for-virtual-worlds Chosen for its innovative integration of virtual worlds into teaching and learning, Ball State will expand new media arts. Fri, 08 Feb 2013 19:43:29 +0000 https://www.bsu.edu/news/press-center/archives/2007/11/students-at-the-center-for-media-design-create-virtual-reality-media-browser https://www.bsu.edu/news/press-center/archives/2007/11/students-at-the-center-for-media-design-create-virtual-reality-media-browser Students at Ball State's Center for Media Design create virtual reality media browser that wins Philadelphia competition. Mon, 10 Sep 2012 20:56:43 +0000 https://www.bsu.edu/news/press-center/archives/2007/11/ball-state-pioneers-wimax-research-benefits-midwest-and-beyond https://www.bsu.edu/news/press-center/archives/2007/11/ball-state-pioneers-wimax-research-benefits-midwest-and-beyond Ball State's Office of Wireless Research and Mapping (OWRM) has released its latest findings on WiMAX technology that will help in future development of broadband services to rural and underserved areas in the Midwest and throughout the United States. Mon, 10 Sep 2012 20:45:51 +0000 https://www.bsu.edu/news/press-center/archives/2007/11/ball-state-to-showcase-digital-projects-nov-58 https://www.bsu.edu/news/press-center/archives/2007/11/ball-state-to-showcase-digital-projects-nov-58 A variety of innovative digital projects will be showcased Nov. 5-8 in the David Letterman Communication and Media Building atrium. Mon, 10 Sep 2012 20:49:28 +0000 https://www.bsu.edu/news/press-center/archives/2007/10/center-for-media-design-to-open-new-research-facility-in-the-big-apple https://www.bsu.edu/news/press-center/archives/2007/10/center-for-media-design-to-open-new-research-facility-in-the-big-apple Researchers from the Center for Media Design are partnering with one of the nation's top full-service digital agencies to open a research facility in New York. Mon, 10 Sep 2012 17:12:39 +0000 https://www.bsu.edu/news/press-center/archives/2007/10/ball-state-ball-memorial-hospital-developing-diabetes-information-videos https://www.bsu.edu/news/press-center/archives/2007/10/ball-state-ball-memorial-hospital-developing-diabetes-information-videos Ball State and Ball Memorial Hospital are developing videos to help people suffering from diabetes to understand and better treat the disease. Mon, 10 Sep 2012 16:53:53 +0000 https://www.bsu.edu/news/press-center/archives/2007/9/ball-states-mitchell-place-studio-to-reopen-oct-3 https://www.bsu.edu/news/press-center/archives/2007/9/ball-states-mitchell-place-studio-to-reopen-oct-3 Ball State's Mitchell Place Studio to reopen Oct. 3 Fri, 07 Sep 2012 20:50:06 +0000 https://www.bsu.edu/news/press-center/archives/2007/9/ball-state-examines-daily-media-consumption-by-teens https://www.bsu.edu/news/press-center/archives/2007/9/ball-state-examines-daily-media-consumption-by-teens A new study of teenage media consumption has been released by the Center for Media Design. The observational method used in this study was adapted from the cutting-edge Middletown Media Studies, which tracked media consumption and concurrent media exposure among adults. Fri, 07 Sep 2012 18:40:00 +0000 https://www.bsu.edu/news/press-center/archives/2007/8/libraries-working-group-to-place-materials-on-second-life https://www.bsu.edu/news/press-center/archives/2007/8/libraries-working-group-to-place-materials-on-second-life Ball State University Libraries plans to offer services and archival materials on the virtual environment Second Life. Mon, 10 Sep 2012 16:37:14 +0000 https://www.bsu.edu/news/press-center/archives/2007/6/ball-state-deploys-new-technology-platform-for-mobile-research https://www.bsu.edu/news/press-center/archives/2007/6/ball-state-deploys-new-technology-platform-for-mobile-research Ball State's Center for Media Design will in­­tegrate a new mobile application platform into its research on consumer use of mobile communication devices in areas such as mobile marketing, entertainment, content and information delivery, social networking and commerce. Fri, 07 Sep 2012 15:58:38 +0000 https://www.bsu.edu/news/press-center/archives/2007/4/intersection-of-art-and-technology-on-display-at-idiaa-open-house https://www.bsu.edu/news/press-center/archives/2007/4/intersection-of-art-and-technology-on-display-at-idiaa-open-house Ball State's Institute for Digital Intermedia Arts and Animation is having its open house May 3. Fri, 08 Feb 2013 19:43:29 +0000 https://www.bsu.edu/news/press-center/archives/2007/4/four-ball-state-students-discuss-television-issues-at-national-convention https://www.bsu.edu/news/press-center/archives/2007/4/four-ball-state-students-discuss-television-issues-at-national-convention Four Ball State students who write a blog for an integrated publishing and content company expressed their thoughts about the future of media consumption. Fri, 07 Sep 2012 15:42:47 +0000 https://www.bsu.edu/news/press-center/archives/2007/4/cinema-entertainment-consortium-to-showcase-student-films-may-3 https://www.bsu.edu/news/press-center/archives/2007/4/cinema-entertainment-consortium-to-showcase-student-films-may-3 The Cinema Entertainment Consortium will present the top five of this year's 24 student-produced films. Fri, 07 Sep 2012 15:38:26 +0000