News & Awards
News & Awards
College of Science & Mathematics News & Awards
2026 Headlines
Martinson Summer Scholars thrive on tough projects
22 Martinson Summer Scholars spent 10 weeks tackling ambitious research projects, gaining hands-on experience and mentorship
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
Students spend summer conducting hands-on research
More than 115 Rowan students gained hands-on research experience through a 10-week summer program.
Rowan awards first doctorate in data science
Gulsum Alicioglu earned Rowan's first doctorate in data science, advancing research in explainable artificial intelligence.
New Jersey Health Foundation funds 25 Rowan projects
New Jersey Health Foundation will support research addressing critical health, environmental and biomedical challenges.
How Rowan Students Experience New Jersey’s Pine Barrens Firsthand
Rowan students can now participate in an immersive environmental learning experience connected to New Jersey’s Pine Barrens.
From Chameleons to Horseshoe Crabs, a Biological Sciences Major’s Week in Experiential Learning
Kayla Bhagaloo turned hands-on learning into a pathway to vet school
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!