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2026 Headlines
Turning nanomaterials into smart sensors and devices
Dr. Dongmei Dong is turning nanomaterials into smart sensors and devices for applications ranging from fuel cells to PFAS detection
Lost Weekend Planetarium Experience
The Edelman Planetarium is bringing Phoebe Bridgers’ Lost Weekend to the dome with immersive laser and night-sky visuals for a unique experience
Rowan biophysics senior heads to competitive medical physics Ph.D. program
Makaylab Grandal's undergraduate research helped launch her next academic chapter.
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.
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.