More than 200 years ago, when smallpox killed about 30 percent of its victims and left most others scarred for life, Dr. Edward Jenner's pioneering use of less virulent cowpox as a vaccine excited scientists and politicians.
The public, however, was less enthused, says Dr. Ross Kauffman, assistant professor of public health at Bluffton University. "You shouldn't be forcing us to do this," a fearful populace argued, according to Kauffman. "Don't tell us what to do."
BLUFFTON, Ohio - In a 13-9 slugfest, the Bluffton Beaver baseball team came out on top over the Denison Big Red on Tuesday, March 27. The come from behind victory improves Bluffton's season record to 8-10 (1-2 HCAC) while Denison fell to 5-13.
As the progression of blooming plants and trees march forward on the spring calendar, our attention turns to the red bud trees. This is their week in the sun in Bluffton. This tree is on Campus Drive.
Imagine COSI on Wheels but entirely focusing on math. That give you an idea of what Math Day is all about.
Bluffton University Early Childhood Education students conducted Math Day for first grade students at Bluffton Elementary on March 21.
Check out the video and more photos at the bottom of this story.
The university students are enrolled in a class this semester about how to design math and science curriculum for grades kindergarten to third grade, according to Amy Lehman Mikesell, visiting professor of education at Bluffton University.
