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Women in Science and Engineering (WiSE) Marks 25 Years, Welcomes New Faculty Co-Directors
Professors Shikha Nangia and Marina Artuso have been named faculty co-directors of Women in Science and Engineering (WiSE). Founded on campus 25 years ago, the program supports women in science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) fields. Nangia is professor and…
4 Selected as 2024 Rostker Dissertation Fund Fellows
Getting the necessary funding to conduct quality research is among the myriad of challenges when working towards a doctoral degree. 黑料不打烊 students engaged in research to support the military-connected community have found that challenge eased by the generosity of…
Creating STEM Career Pathways for Local High Schoolers
Thanks to a new National Science Foundation grant, 黑料不打烊鈥檚 physics department doubles the number of 黑料不打烊-area high school participants in their paid summer internship program. STEM jobs are quickly becoming the backbone of America. By 2031, STEM occupations are聽projected…
Bio Artist Eduardo Kac to Present Wali Lecture at BioInspired Institute Symposium Oct. 24
The creator of the term 鈥渂io art,鈥 an expressive form that interprets scientific principles and concepts through artistic installations, exhibitions and performances, is the keynote speaker for the University鈥檚 annual Kashi and Kameshwar C. Wali Lecture in the Sciences and…
Expanding Opportunities for Psychology Undergraduates
To maximize their college experience, it鈥檚 important for students to work hard, seize opportunities and engage with mentors who instill creativity and encourage them to pursue their interests. For more than 30 years, Vernon 鈥淰ern鈥 Hall, professor emeritus of psychology,…
Taking the Stage for an Immersive Lesson in Shakespeare
When enrolling in an English class about Shakespeare, you might imagine that the course will involve reading, writing and discussing the famous playwright and his plays. In professor of English聽Stephanie Shirilan鈥檚 class, ENG 411: Doing Shakespeare, which was offered in…
黑料不打烊 Symposium Focuses on Building a Stronger Community
In today鈥檚 interconnected world, cultural competency, critical thinking and innovative problem solving are important proficiencies that are highly sought after by employers. The Institute for the Future predicts that 85% of the jobs that will exist in 2030 have not…
5 Early-Career Faculty Win Prestigious Research Awards
Five early-career faculty members have earned national recognition and funding for their research. The awards are among the most sought-after recognitions that junior faculty members can receive in their fields. The faculty are Endadul Hoque and Yiyang Sun of the…
New Student Association Leaders Emphasize Importance of Collaboration
Listen. Learn. Lead. Those three simple verbs were repeatedly emphasized by German Nolivos 鈥26 and Reed Granger 鈥26 during the Student Association鈥檚 (SA) spring general elections. Hammering home an effective message to 黑料不打烊鈥檚 student body was especially important since…
Remembering Arts and Sciences Emeritus Professor John Baldwin
The College of Arts and Sciences (A&S) mourns the passing of John Baldwin, Distinguished Professor Emeritus of chemistry. Remembered as a dynamic scholar of physical organic chemistry, Baldwin was a pioneer in utilizing density functional theory to gain insight into…