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2023 Headlines
Clinical psychology Ph.D. program achieves full accreditation
Rowan University’s Ph.D. in clinical psychology program has achieved full accreditation through 2033 by APA.
A new approach to treating pain
Professors Keck and Fischer study drug combination therapies to manage pain with lower doses of opioid medications.
Searching for pain relief without addiction
Professor Moura-Letts researches novel molecular reactions to create new medicines and treatments.
NSF grant supports research that could lead to new pain medications
Professor Quarels receives nearly $250,000 from the NSF.
Biologist investigates the effects of inflammation & exercise on brain health
PhD students in complex biological systems study the effects of inflammation and exercise on the brain.
Centennial Lecture Series launches with N.Y. Times bestselling author Doug Tallamy
“We are nature’s best hope”, says Dr. Doug Tallamy.
Looking for a career path? Consider photonics
“New Jersey has the highest density of photonics companies in the world,” said Robert Chimenti, coordinator of Rowan’s photonics program.
Rowan physics professor selected for national honor
Professor Lofland has been named an American Physical Society (APS) Fellow in recognition of his contributions to the field of Physics.
Physics major goes abroad with summer internship in Switzerland
Physics major Nicholas Kurth accepted into European Organization for Nuclear Research (CERN) internship.
Rowan psychologist tells Nature to 'wade into the unknown'
In a Nature feature story about intellectual humility, Professor Porter advises readers to confront knowledge gaps.
Rowan researcher named an NIH New Innovator
Professor Arigo received the NIH Director's New Innovator Award, the first researcher at Rowan University to do so.
100 years. Hundreds of proud Profs. One historic photo.
Altogether, nearly 700 Profs—students, employees, alumni, board members—gathered in front of Bunce Hall.
NIH grant supports search to simplify the production of benzodiazepines
Professor Moura-Letts receives $449,777 from the NIH.
Rowan mathematicians are at work in South Jersey’s blueberry fields
Professors Nguyen, Nguyen, and Lee, work with farmers on a project using drones and AI to better estimate crop yields.
Better health through mindfulness
Professor Greeson researches the health benefits of managing emotional well-being through mindful practices such as meditation and relaxation breathing.
New Venture Competition awards psychology major $30K for women’s safety app
Siena Rampulla believes that women should feel safe anywhere – so she’s building an app for that.
Could mindfulness tools improve dialysis care?
Rowan researchers received a $25,000 grant for a one-year clinical trial to consider the potential value of mindfulness meditation for patients undergoing dialysis.
Examining depression and autism
Professor Gotham is studying the underlying pathways to depression in autistic adults. Gotham hopes to improve interventions for depression tailored to this population.
And the ‘Oscars of Teaching’ go to…two Rowan University alumni
Alumni Riley Gartland & Taylor Trost each won Milken Educator Awards, which honor teachers who make a profound difference.
Learning from the 'original genetic engineer'
Professor Heindl’s research supports the development of therapeutics to prevent harmful bacteria & promote the beneficial.
Improving the traditional MRI
Using an interdisciplinary approach, Dr. Whiting is researching a new method of biomedical imaging that does away with long scan times and large, expensive machines.
Identifying the neurons that store our memories
Professor Chen’s research has potential implications for treating conditions that cause memory loss, such as Alzheimer’s disease.
Pharmaceutical Chemistry graduate first doctoral candidates
The Class of 2023 includes the first cohorts of several doctoral degree programs, including Pharmaceutical Chemistry.
Princeton, Rowan University to lead NSF-funded, multistate photonics initiative
A new collaboration to drive economic and technological advancements in photonics.
NSF CAREER Award: Magnetic resonance adds new twist on the study of carbon dots
Professor Whiting receives a $432,717, five-year, NSF CAREER award.
NSF CAREER Award: Exploration of how the ‘original genetic engineer’ infects plants
Professor Heindl receives a $520,000, five-year, NSF CAREER award.
NSF CAREER Award: Improving methods used for studying individual cells
Professor Chen receives a $698,684, five-year, NSF CAREER award.
She wants to make things better. Biological sciences major heads to Cooper Medical School
Jaden Johnson is an alumnus of the Premedical Urban Leaders Summer Enrichment program.
With new grant, Rowan works to strengthen partnerships with community colleges
Rowan will work with 14 partner schools and approximately 30 community colleges.
Understanding the origins of cell programming
Professor Carone studies cell development using genetically modified stem cells.
Rising in research: Program boosts underrepresented students in STEM
All STEM majors from underrepresented backgrounds are eligible to apply.
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!
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