News & Awards
News & Awards
College of Science & Mathematics News & Awards
2026 Headlines
Study seeks more accurate climate metrics for New Jersey’s wetland restoration projects
Dr. Charles Schutte is advancing research on wetland restoration and climate.
Rowan biophysics senior heads to competitive medical physics Ph.D. program
Makaylab Grandal's undergraduate research helped launch her next academic chapter.
Hands-on experience and big ambitions: Kayla Bhagaloo races toward veterinary medicine
Biological sciences major Kayla Bhagaloo embraced hands-on learning across campus.
Research team wins top prize for paper on virus evolution
Dr. James P. Grinias is helping transform analytical chemistry through innovations in miniaturized liquid chromatography.
GIS major turns data into climate action
Through research, planning and geospatial analysis, Sean Olcese is helping communities visualize climate risks and build resilience.
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.
Developing Secure, Equitable Digital Ecosystems
How can digital ecosystems be made more secure and equitable? Meet Nikolay Ivanov, computer scientist.
Wearable cameras capture device-related distraction
New research from Maxi Heitmayer, Ph.D., explores how human behavior, not devices, drives smartphone distraction.
South Jersey Institute for Population Health awards $350,000 for regional research
Rowan-led research projects receive funding to study how climate impacts health care access.
Edelman Planetarium director named ‘Nature Guardian’
Amy Barraclough has been named a 2026 Nature Guardian for an immersive conservation experience in Patagonia.
Research team wins top prize for paper on virus evolution
A research team led by Chun Wu has received the 2025 Zuckerkandl Prize for advancing how scientists understand viral evolution.
Biologist finds new approach to understanding the puzzle of human development
Dr. Shylo studies left-right asymmetry in animals to better understand human development.
Sustainable Agriculture at Rowan: Inside the Aquaponics Facility
An insider look into the Aquaponics and Sustainable Agriculture Center at Rowan Unviersity.
Smart drones could one day improve crop yields in South Jersey’s cranberry bogs
Dr. Thanh Nguyen and his team are researching AI-enabled drones to help manage invasive weeds.
Where Floodwaters Turned Piles of Timber Into Floating Battering Rams
SEE's Professor Garner quoted in New York Times news article about flooding in Indonesia.
Student Awards
The following awards are given out each year to graduating seniors:
CSM Faculty & Staff Awards
The College of Science & Mathematics annually recognizes faculty and staff for exceptional performance, which reflect the values and aspirations of our college’s future. We are inspired by the wonderful work coming from our colleagues and recognize the critical contributions by our faculty and staff!