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Makaylab Grandal (left) presents her poster during the College of Science & Mathematics' Student Research Day

Rowan biophysics senior heads to competitive medical physics Ph.D. program

Makaylab Grandal's undergraduate research helped launch her next academic chapter.

The nighttime sky in Chile

Astronomer returns from Chilean expedition with tales of awe

As a 2026 Nature Guardian, Amy Barraclough is bringing insights from Patagonia back to South Jersey through teaching and storytelling.

Edelman Planetarium director named ‘Nature Guardian’

Amy Barraclough has been named a 2026 Nature Guardian for an immersive conservation experience in Patagonia.

A model of NASA’s Apollo lunar lander

NASA’s Apollo legacy touches down at Rowan University

A model of NASA’s Apollo lunar lander is now permanently installed outside Edelman Planetarium at Science Hall.

AI-Driven Robotic Lab Assistant Speeds Up Materials Research

Rowan researchers developed an AI-driven robotic assistant to speed up experiments and boost lab efficiency.