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NIU chemistry professor says research-led teaching and NSF scholarships boost student success
Summary
Professor Ralph Wheeler described how research projects, NSF scholarships and industry partnerships support undergraduate and graduate student success, and gave trustees details about two federal grants that fund scholarship and support programs for STEM students.
Professor Ralph Wheeler told trustees that integrating research with classroom teaching gives students real-world context and helps improve graduation and career outcomes. He used his lab’s work on battery safety and ionic liquids to illustrate how student research projects connect to professional development and workforce preparation.
Wheeler, who the board later identified as the 2025 recipient of a Board of Trustees professorship, described an NSF-funded scholarship program that provides financial…
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