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2024 Headlines
Gregory Caputo, Ph.D., and two chemistry students co-author one of the top 10 most read papers at ACS Sensors for February 2024 with Joseph Reiner, Ph.D., of VCU
March 1, 2024
Gregory Caputo, Ph.D., and two Rowan students, Aashna Jonnalagadda and Victoria Taliaferro, co-authored a paper with VCU researcher and PI Joseph Reiner at the end of January in ACS Sensors. The paper, Cluster-Enhanced Nanopore Sensing of Ovarian Cancer Marker Peptides in Urine was one of the top 10 most read papers at ACS Sensors for the month of February and was also featured in such places as News Medical, Inside Presicion Medicine, Tyler Morning Telegraph, and Medical Dialogues.
Dani Arigo, Ph.D.: The psychology of promoting healthy habits
March 6, 2024
Dani Arigo, Ph.D., investigates how psychological experiences such as social comparisons can be used to encourage healthy habits, particularly physical activity. With support from the National Institutes of Health, she is pursuing the next frontier in understanding the many ways people are influenced by social comparisons.
Natalie Page, Ph.D. student, describes the versatility of a physics degree
March 6, 2024
Explore the diverse career opportunities unlocked by a physics degree, transcending traditional boundaries. From engineering to data science, discover the myriad paths open to those with a passion for physics and problem-solving.
Dani Arigo, Ph.D.: Recognized by Society of Behavioral Medicine with three awards
March 6, 2024
Dani Arigo, Psychology, was recognized by the Society of Behavioral Medicine with three awards: the Cardiovascular Disease Special Interest Group Kenneth E. Freedland Founder’s Award, which is “granted in recognition of dedication to advancing research in cardiovascular behavioral medicine and reducing the public health burden of cardiovascular disease through research, mentorship, leadership, and/or service”; the Theories and Techniques of Behavior Change Interventions Special Interest Group Mid-Career Award, for “an impressive trajectory of publication, funding, and research with real-world impacts”; and the Tracy Orleans Distinguished Service Award, “in recognition of dedication and vast contributions to SBM as a member of the Board of Directors.” Arigo received these awards at the SBM Annual Meeting in March.
Melissa Manners, Ph.D.: Resilience and chronic stress
February 22, 2024
With support from the National Institute of Mental Health, Manners’ lab is investigating the impact exercise may have on increasing resilience and decreasing inflammation in the brain when enduring chronic stress.
Subash Jonnalagadda, Ph.D., receives multiple grants, totaling $195,123 for three studies
February 23, 2024
Subash Jonnalagadda, Ph.D., Chemistry & Biochemistry, received $25,500 from Poseidon Innovations Inc. to support the study, “Optimization of Encapsulation Processes.” Jonnalagadda also received $50,000 from the New Jersey Health Foundation to support the study, “Novel Therapeutic Agents for the Treatment of Triple Negative Breast Cancer.” Jonnalagadda also received $120,123 from the National Science Foundation to support the project, “Collaborative Research: III: Medium: New Machine Learning Empowered Nanoinformatics System for Advancing Nanomaterial Design.”
CSM hosts Nobel Laureate, David MacMillan, Ph.D. of Princeton University
February 22, 2024
The College of Science & Mathematics hosted 2021 Nobel Laureate, David MacMillan, Ph.D. of Princeton University to campus on Friday, February 16th. Dr. MacMillan led two engaging Centennial Lectures in the Eynon Ballroom, before a crowd of students, faculty and members of the broader Rowan community.
Observational Astronomy students describe why they love the class
February 20, 2024
Immerse yourself in the wonders of the universe with hands-on experience in this captivating course. From lectures on lunar tides to practical projects using telescopes and CCD cameras, students explore celestial bodies and uncover the mysteries of space. Gain proficiency in astrometric software and witness the awe-inspiring beauty of distant galaxies up close
Steven Warner, CS student, launches his own weather machine
February 18, 2024
Meet Steven Warner, a senior computer science major from Marlton, NJ (Burlington County). Steven designed an app called Warner Weather and released a website as well.
Electricity & Magnetism student describes her experience in Prof. Phil LaPorta's class
February 15, 2024
Introduction to Electricity and Magnetism serves as the natural progression in physics studies following mechanics, offering insight into the fundamental forces governing our world. The course explores the intricacies of electricity and magnetism, dissecting phenomena at the atomic level to elucidate the underlying principles.
Psychology student, Adriann Lai, co-authors paper in Biomarkers in Neuropsychiatry
February 14, 2024
Psychology student, Adriann Lai, co-authors paper in Biomarkers in Neuropsychiatry entitled, Deep retinal layer microvasculature alterations in schizophrenia, with Steven Silverstein of the Universtiy of Rochester.
Chun Wu, Ph.D., Chemistry & Biochemistry, awarded $50,000 from New Jersey Health Foundation (NJHF)
February 13, 2024
Chun Wu, Ph.D., Chemistry & Biochemistry, awarded $50,000 from New Jersey Health Foundation (NJHF) to support the study "Optimization of a Novel HDAC6 Selective Inhibitor (C4) for Treating Triple-Negative Breast Cancer (TNBC)"
Ping Lu, Ph.D., Chemistry & Biochemistry, awarded $50,000 from New Jersey Health Foundation (NJFH)
February 9, 2024
Ping Lu, Ph.D., Chemistry & Biochemistry, awarded $50,000 from New Jersey Health Foundation (NJFH) to support the study "Revolutionizing Ocular Health: Smart pH-Sensitive Contact Lenses for Precision Drug Delivery on Demand"
Claude Krummenacher, Ph.D., Biological & Biomedical Sciences awarded $50,000 from New Jersey Health Foundation (NJHF)
February 9, 2024
Claude Krummenacher, Ph.D., Biological & Biomedical Sciences awarded $50,000 from New Jersey Health Foundation (NJHF) to support the study of "Developing and Analyzing Antiviral Compounds from Honey Bee Venom."
Yong Chen, Ph.D., Biological & Biomedical Sciences, awarded $137,976 from National Science Foundation
February 7, 2024
Yong Chen, Ph.D., Biological & Biomedical Sciences, awarded $137,976 (with $274,511 funding to date) from National Science Foundation to support the study "CAREER: Statistical Models and Parallel-computing Methods for Analyzing Sparse and Large Single-cell Chromatin Interaction Datasets."
James Grinias, Ph.D., Chemistry & Biochemistry, awarded $356,993 from Luna Labs (U.S. Department of Defense)
February 6, 2024
James Grinias, Ph.D., Chemistry & Biochemistry, awarded $356,993 from Luna Labs (U.S. Department of Defense) to support the project "AutoMASS Phase II: Detection of PTSD Biomarkers in Portable LC/MS System."
Computer Science students develop "Centennial Rowdle," a daily word game
February 1, 2024
Computer science majors Anthony “AJ” Marinelli and Julius Leone are people of few words.
Even so, as members of Rowan’s student-led Computer Science Web Team, they know how to quickly learn new coding languages and create software solutions for their customers, typically requesters within the College of Science & Mathematics.
And, now, the team knows how to create a Rowan-themed word puzzle for players to solve.
On Feb. 1, 100 days before the semester’s end, Rowan University released Rowdle, a game commissioned in honor of the institution’s 100th anniversary.
Charalampos Papachristou, Ph.D., describes the rise of Data Science and Rowan's DS course offerings
January 31, 2024
Dive into the world of data science and uncover its exponential growth in today's digital age. From personal interactions to professional landscapes, learn how data science shapes our understanding and fuels innovation across diverse industries. Explore how Rowan University's new Master's program in Data Science is preparing professionals for the challenges of tomorrow.
Francesca Crump, Clinical Psychology doctoral student, receives prestigious Early Career Award from Schizophrenia International Research Society
January 27, 2024
The Schizophrenia International Research Society has selected Clinical Psychology doctoral student Francesa Crump to receive a highly prestigious Early Career Award. With the award, Crump will travel to Florence in April to present her master's thesis and dissertation:
- Resisting internalized stigma: Acceptability and feasibility of a cognitive behaviorally based stigma reduction intervention for early psychosis.
- Stigma mediates the relationship between social cognition and social functioning in a clinical high-risk for psychosis cohort.
Crump currently resides in Boston where she is interning at Cambridge Health Alliance at Harvard Medical School, which she will finish in June.
Thanh Nguyen, Ph.D., Mathematics, awarded $39,991 grant from NJ Department of Agriculture
January 19, 2024
Thanh Nguyen, Ph.D., Mathematics, awarded $39,991 grant from NJ Department of Agriculture to support the study, "Early Detection and Mapping of Carolina Redroot in Cranberry Bogs using AI and Autonomous Drones."
Prof. Dani Arigo featured in APA's Monitor on Psychology
January 1, 2024
Dani Arigo, Ph.D., was recognized in the Psychologists in the News section of the American Psychological Association's Monitor on Psychology for her recent NIH New Innovator Award and the important work she is doing on social comparisons.
2023 Headlines
Clinical psychology Ph.D. program achieves full APA accreditation
December 19, 2023
Following a rigorous assessment of its professional and scientific standards, Rowan University’s Ph.D. in clinical psychology program has achieved full accreditation through 2033 by the American Psychological Association (APA), a historic, first-time achievement for the program.
The APA Commission on Accreditation is the primary programmatic accreditor in the United States for professional education and training in psychology. APA accreditation is an indicator of a program’s rigor, quality and ability to produce successful, ethical and skillful clinical psychologists.
Keck and Fischer receive $1.9 mil NIH R01 award to study new approaches to treating pain
November 20, 2023
Opioid pain relievers, such as oxycodone and morphine, bind to specific receptors in our central and peripheral nervous systems and, in simple terms, “turn off pain.” However, they also send signals to slow down or stop breathing. They can be addictive, especially when used to treat chronic pain. According to the Centers for Disease Control & Prevention, this deadly combination is responsible for more than 100,000 deaths per year in the United States.
Bradford Fischer, Ph.D., associate professor of biomedical sciences at Cooper Medical School of Rowan University (CMSRU), and fellow researcher Thomas Keck, Ph.D., associate professor of chemistry and biochemistry in the College of Science & Mathematics (CSM), are looking for ways to effectively manage pain without the dangerous and sometimes deadly side effects.
Melissa Manners investigates the effects of inflammation and exercise on brain health
November 17, 2023
Melissa Taft Manners, Ph.D., an assistant professor in Rowan University’s College of Science & Mathematics, recently received a $457,983 grant from the National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH) to study resilience to chronic stress and the positive effects of physical exercise on the brain.
NSF grant supports research that could lead to new pain medications
November 16, 2023
Rashanique Quarels, Ph.D., an assistant professor in the Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry in the College of Science & Mathematics, has received a grant for nearly $250,000 from the National Science Foundation (NSF) for research to improve a chemical process that could be used to develop new pain medications. The work is supported by a year and a half of preliminary research at Rowan.
Gustavo Moura-Letts, organic chemist: Searching for pain relief without addiction
November 15, 2023
Learn about Dr. Gustavo Moura-Letts' research regarding pain relief without addiction in this article by @RowanResearch and by exploring his lab website.
Thorlabs Mobile Photonics Lab visits Rowan
October 20, 2023
As part of its national effort to introduce the field of photonics to students, Thorlabs brought its mobile demonstration lab to Rowan University’s Glassboro campus this week, giving visitors hands-on experiences with instruments used to measure, study and harness light.
Sam Lofland selected as an American Physical Society (APS) Fellow
October 19, 2023
Samuel Lofland, Ph.D., a professor of physics and chair of the Department of Physics & Astronomy in the College of Science & Mathematics, has been named an American Physical Society (APS) Fellow in recognition of his contributions to the field.
Lofland was selected for the honor by the organization’s Council of Representatives, following a recommendation by the American Physical Society Forum on Industrial & Applied Physics. The number of recommended nominees in each year may not exceed a half percent of the society’s non-student membership.
Mathematics graduate and current math teacher, Riley Gartland, wins Milken Educator Award
October 13, 2023
"Two Rowan University alumni were recognized this week for their excellence inside and outside the classroom when they received national Milken Educator Awards, which carry a $25,000 unrestricted cash prize.
Riley Gartland ’16, who teaches at Cinnaminson High School, and Taylor Trost ’15, a teacher at Grace Norton Rogers Elementary School in Hightstown, were among just 75 teachers nationwide to receive the awards.
Hailed as the “Oscars of Teaching,” the awards honor educators who make a profound difference for students, colleagues and communities. Gartland and Trost both were presented with the awards at surprise assemblies at their respective schools...
Christina Simmons awarded the 2023 Innovations in Teaching Using Technology Grant
The Faculty Center for Excellence in Teaching and Learning announced that Christina Simmons, Assistant Professor in Psychology, is the winner of the 2023 Innovations in Teaching Using Technology Grant. Christina's winning proposal, "Using Portable Virtual Reality to Extend Classroom-based Learning of Clinical Skills for Healthcare Professionals".
The Innovations in Teaching Using Technology grant funds the purchase of equipment to support practical approaches to teaching using technology at Rowan University and is principally targeted to initiatives that are innovative, scalable, adaptable, and applicable to teaching.
Nicholas Kurth, physics major, internship at European Organization for Nuclear Research (CERN)
October 12, 2023
During his undergraduate career, physics major Nicholas Kurth has sampled many subsets of the discipline: theoretical physics, materials science physics, gravitational waves, and spectroscopy. Thanks to a prestigious summer internship, Kurth can check particle and high-energy physics off the list.
This summer, the Rowan University senior, who is also enrolled in the Martinson Honors College, took part in the eight-week Summer Undergraduate Research Experience at the European Organization for Nuclear Research (CERN), in Geneva, Switzerland.
One of just two dozen American students to be accepted into the program, Kurth worked alongside researchers from all over the world and was under the supervision of a postdoctoral student from Italy. The program was offered through a partnership with the University of Michigan and CERN with funding from the National Science Foundation. Attendees were juniors and seniors majoring in physics, engineering, or computer science at a four-year institution.
ACM, student organization, invited to Cesium headquarters in Philadelphia
October 6, 2023
"This past Wednesday, ACM chapter members were invited to the Cesium headquarters in Philadelphia. Cesium treated the club to snacks, a tour, and several presentations on what it looked like working in the company.
Cesium is a software company based in Philadelphia. They’ve designed an open source uniform file type– the 3D Tile– to make 3D models that can be used across a large variety of software. 3D data in nearly any file type can be converted to their file type, where it then can be used in game engines, virtual reality, and other types of simulations. Corporations around the world use Cesium’s technology, with frequent collaborations with the likes of Google Earth and Unity. More specifically, Cesium works with Japanese construction company EARTHBRAIN, with a recent showcase at Asia’s largest construction expo, CSPI..."
CSM hosts NY Times Bestselling Author for Centennial Event
October 6, 2023
A seemingly constant beat of headlines warns of ecological doom.
From a warming planet – a result of human-caused greenhouse gas production – to a loss of plants and animals, especially birds, scientists have been clear that, unless there’s drastic change, and fast, the future of life on earth may be imperiled.
On Oct. 4, Rowan University’s Centennial Lecture Series launched with a different message. Speaking to hundreds of attendees in the Eynon Ballroom of the Chamberlain Student Center, New York Times bestselling author Dr. Doug Tallamy presented a more optimistic side of the ecological conversation.
Tallamy, the T. A. Baker Professor of Agriculture in the Department of Entomology & Wildlife Ecology at the University of Delaware, said by simply choosing the right plants for gardens and yards, individuals can help offset the ongoing biodiversity crisis and promote a healthier climate.
Dani Arigo named an NIH New Innovator, first at Rowan
October 3, 2023
Psychologist Dani Arigo, Ph.D., an associate professor in the College of Science & Mathematics, has received the National Institutes of Health (NIH) Director’s New Innovator Award, the first researcher at Rowan to do so. The award is part of the agency’s High-Risk, High-Reward Research program, which supports highly innovative scientists who propose visionary and broadly impactful behavioral and biomedical research projects.
Dr. Arigo will use the five-year, $1.5 million grant to pursue the next frontier in understanding the many ways people are influenced by social comparisons.
Tenelle Porter advises readers to confront knowledge gaps in Nature feature story about Intellectual Humility
October 3, 2023
In a Nature feature story about intellectual humility, Rowan University psychologist Tenelle Porter, Ph.D., advises readers to confront knowledge gaps.
“Intellectual humility can really help us listen to those who don’t have the same ways of knowing as we do,” or those with a different expertise, she says.
It helps to remember that it is impossible to know everything, Porter told the journal.
“You have to be willing to wade into the unknown to make new discoveries.”
Natalie Page, Ph.D. candidate, featured in Society of Vacuum Coaters Bulletin
September 25, 2023
Natalie Page, a fourth year Ph.D. candidate in Materials Science Engineering, had her presentation 'Investigating Combinatorial Thin Films Using Scanning Electrochemical Techniques' featured in the Society of Vacuum Coaters Bulletin.
The Society of Vacuum Coaters is an international, professional organization for individuals who are involved in depositing films and coatings and surface engineering.
Jeff Greeson, clinical health psychologist: Better health through mindfulness
August 23, 2023
Learn about Dr. Jeff Greeson's research regarding mindfulness, stress and health in this article by @RowanResearch and by exploring his lab website.
Gustavo Moura-Letts' NIH grant supports search to simplify the production of benzodiazepines
August 22, 2023
Gustavo Moura-Letts, Ph.D., a professor in the Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry in the College of Science & Mathematics, has received a grant for $449,777 from the National Institutes for Health (NIH) for a study on new methods for the preparation of benzodiazepines. The work is supported by six years of preliminary data and research conducted at Rowan.
Benzodiazepines are widely used in the treatment of neurodegenerative diseases like dementia, Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s disease, as well as for mood disorders like depression and anxiety. Read more.
Mathematicians helping blueberry farmers using drones and artificial intelligence
August 9, 2023
Mathematics professors Hieu Nguyen, Ph.D., Thanh Nguyen, Ph.D., Ik Jae Lee, Ph.D., and their team of students have been working to support local blueberry farmers by using drones and artificial intelligence to better estimate crop yields and to help with the early detection of plant disease. Read more!
This project was also featured on NJ Business & Industry Association's website.
Jason Heindl, bacteriologist: Learning from the 'original genetic engineer'
July 26, 2023
Learn about Dr. Jason Heindl's research regarding Agrobacterium in this article by @RowanResearch and by exploring his faculty webpage.
Nicholas Whiting: Improving the traditional MRI
June 29, 2023
Learn about Dr. Nick Whiting's research regarding biomedical imaging in this article by @RowanResearch and by exploring his faculty webpage.
Rob Chimenti's publication in Applied Physics Letters selected as Editor's Pick
June 26, 2023
Rob Chimenti, Visiting Assitant Professor in the Department of Physics & Astronomy, had an article published in Applied Physics Letters, which was selected as the Editor's Pick due to the noteworthy significance of the subject. Chimenti's publication, entitled Toward a practical method for measuring glass transition in polymers with low-frequency Raman spectroscopy, can be read here.
Yong Chen, bioinformatician: Identifying the neurons that store our memories
June 14, 2023
Learn about Dr. Yong Chen's research about memory storage in this article by @RowanResearch and by exploring his faculty webpage.
CSM Dean, Voki Pophristic, talks women in STEM on NJBIZ panel
May 19, 2023
"All Mic'd Up": Alexa Rosenberg, 2023 Commencement
May 18, 2023
Check out unfiltered thoughts and musing of Rowan University 2023 graduate, Alexa Rosenberg. See commencement through the eyes of a Prof on the ground from her ceremony on May 9.
"All Mic'd Up": Julia Bowes, 2023 Commencement
May 15, 2023
Check out unfiltered thoughts and musing of Rowan University 2023 graduate, Julia Bowes. See commencement through the eyes of a Prof on the ground from her ceremony on May 8.
CSM to co-lead multistate collaboration called Advancing Photonics Technologies
May 11, 2023
CSM has partnered with Princeton University to co-lead a multistate collaboration called Advancing Photonics Technologies that "aims to advance research, transition discoveries into the economy, and build the region’s technological workforce." "The Advancing Photonics Technologies collaboration is one of 44 teams across the nation selected to receive one of the first-ever NSF Engines Development Awards, which provide up to two years of funding toward the planning of a multistate initiative to create economic, societal and technological opportunities for their regions. The awards enable the teams to prepare strong proposals for becoming future NSF Engines, which will each have the opportunity to receive up to $160 million to implement their plans." Read more!
CSM graduates first doctoral students in new Ph.D. in Pharmaceutical Chemistry program
May 9, 2023
Shadi Houshyar Azar, Alison Yu, and Tarah Trebino received their Ph.D. degrees in pharmaceutical chemistry, making the first cohort of students graduating from the program! Read more.
Alumni Success: Pre-College Institute (PCI) Played Vital Role For Dr. Mihir Patel '10
April 26, 2023
"PCI played a vital role in helping me network with faculty, develop time management and get comfortable with the school environment," says Amir Patel, '10, biology major. "It prepared me for what my next four years were going to look like." Learn More http://bit.ly/40EAG5l
New Venture Competition awards psychology major $30K for women's safety app
April 25, 2023
"Siena Rampulla believes that women should feel safe anywhere – from a walk to their car after classes, to a mall parking lot, to the comfort of their own home – so she’s building an app for that." Learn more!
Student Highlight: Jaden Johnson heads to Cooper Medical School
April 25, 2023
She wants to make things better. Biological Sciences major, Jaden Johnson, heads to Cooper Medical School. Read more about this amazing student!
NSF CAREER Award to Nicholas Whiting; Magnetic resonance adds new twist on the study of carbon dots
April 10, 2023
With a five-year, $432,717 CAREER Award from the National Science Foundation, Rowan University assistant professor Nicholas Whiting will study carbon-based quantum dots in brand-new ways, using hyperpolarized magnetic resonance. Read more!
NSF CAREER Award to Jason Heindl: Exploration of how the ‘original genetic engineer’ infects plants
April 10, 2023
Jason Heindl, Ph.D., recently secured a $520,000 five-year National Science Foundation Faculty Early Career Development (CAREER) Award to study bacteria that cause diseases in plants. He plans to explore how one type of plant-infecting bacteria, Agrobacterium, grows and develops—and how humans can manipulate this process and its outcome. Read more!
NSF CAREER Award to Yong Chen: Improving methods used for studying individual cells
April 10, 2023
With $698,684 in funding over the next five years from the National Science Foundation’s Faculty Early Career Development Program (CAREER) Award,Yong Chen, Ph.D., and an interdisciplinary team of students will use cutting-edge experiments to capture 3D chromatin interactions within individual cells and develop advanced statistical methods for analyzing the resulting data. Read more!
Improving dialysis care through mindfulness: Jeff Greeson awarded New Jersey Health Foundation grant
April 7, 2023
Recent New Jersey Health Foundation grant awards validate Rowan’s mission to integrate, collaborate across the University. Dr. Jeffrey Greeson and co-PI Lawrence Weisberg, MD, received a $25,000 grant for a one-year clinical trial to consider the potential value of mindfulness meditation for patients undergoing dialysis. Greeson is a health psychologist and associate professor of psychology at Rowan University. Weisberg is a nephrologist at Cooper University Health Care and associate dean for professional development at Cooper Medical School of Rowan University, where he also serves as associate director of the Center for Humanism. Greeson explains their collaboration as an effort “to bridge psychology and medicine by integrating mindfulness into patient care. We feel this is one way to bring a bit more humanism into everyday medical practice.” Read more about this project!
With new HHMI grant, Alison Krufka and team work to strengthen partnerships with community colleges
February 28, 2023
Many students benefit from going to community college first, but transferring from a two-year to a four-year college can be fraught with problems. With a six-year, $470,666 grant from the Howard Hughes Medical Institute’s Inclusive Excellence 3 initiative, Rowan University is part of a larger collaboration investigating ways to build genuine partnerships between two-year and four-year institutions. Read more about the work Dr. Alison Krufka and are team are embarking on!
Rising in research: U-RISE Program boosts underrepresented students in STEM
February 24, 2023
For underrepresented students in science, technology, engineering and math fields, the U-RISE program at Rowan University “fosters a sense of community and shared passion for discovery, both of which are vital for the collaborative aspect of science,” said Yesenia R. Flores, part of the first cohort accepted to the program in spring 2021.
Through March 3, students can apply to receive the same comprehensive support to prepare them for a career in Ph.D.-level research as part of the third cohort of the National Institutes of Health-funded program. Five spots in the Undergraduate Research Training Initiative for Student Enhancement program are available. U-RISE provides specialized research training in Rowan laboratories, a stipend, a partial scholarship, workshops and access to several mentors. Students get multiple opportunities to learn from and network with internal and external scientists from academia and industry. Perhaps most impactful of all has been the community of peers and mentors the U-RISE program provides. Read more!
Ben Carone, molecular biologist: Understanding the origins of cell programming
February 23, 2023
Learn about Dr. Ben Carone's research regarding cell programming in this article by @RowanResearch and by exploring his faculty webpage.
Kaite Gotham, psychologist: Examining depression and autism
February 8, 2023
Learn about Dr. Kaite Gotham's research regarding depression in autistic adults in this article by @RowanResearch and by exploring her faculty webpage.
2022 Headlines
With new NSF grant, Shen-Shyang Ho will develop machine-learning approaches for predicting defects, fraud and cancer
December 29, 2022
Dr. Shen-Shyang Ho has studied and developed machine-learning technologies for detecting anomalies in various application domains for nearly 20 years. With a new $273,047 grant from NSF, he will spend the next three years focusing on developing new approaches for detecting, explaining and predicting anomalies in dynamic graphs that continuously evolve. Anomaly detection through machine learning offers opportunities to stop credit card fraud, provide early cancer treatments or correct manufacturing defects. Read more!
Chun Wu and team seeks cancer cure with help from a supercomputer
December 16, 2022
Dr. Chun Wu and his team will use the Anton 2 supercomputer to better understand the mechanisms behind a proven immunotherapy treatment used for certain blood cancers. What they discover through these simulations could one day lead to new treatments for more common and hard-to-treat solid tumors ofen found in cancers of the lung, breast, prostate, and other types of cancers. Read more!
James Grinias, chemist: Advancing the science of chemical analysis
December 15, 2022
Learn about Dr. James Grinias' research regarding two-dimensional liquid chromatography in this article by @RowanResearch and by exploring his faculty webpage.
Psychology Offers Multiple Learning Avenues For Students To Find The Right Fit For Their Future
November 17, 2022
"There's opportunities to get involved in social work, teaching, research, clinical work," says senior Katarina Carmona, who is a success coach on campus. "I definitely wanted something that allowed me to explore a multitude of different avenues. I just love those connections and being able to talk to people."
Xiao Hu, materials scientist: Manipulating the properties of natural materials
November 2, 2022
Learn about Dr. Xiao Hu's research regarding natural materials in this article by @RowanResearch and by exploring his faculty webpage.
Alumni Success: Computer Science and Drones Made A Perfect Match For Joe Albanese '21
September 28, 2022
"I take care of everything from programing actual boards within the drone, to managing how the different boards communicate with one another," says Joe Albanese '21, a software engineer at FreeFly Systems. "I would say the thing I like the most about computer science is getting problems and solving them." Learn More https://bit.ly/3AqB0ur
Produced and Edited By Nicholas Ioannou | Senior | Radio/TV/Film Major
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"NASA's Roving with Perseverance" on display at the Edelman Planetarium
September 26, 2022
While NASA’s Perseverance rover is hard at work exploring Mars hundreds of millions of miles from Earth, a 1/10th scale model has found a temporary home at the Edelman Planetarium! Since landing on Mars on February 18, 2021, Perseverance has been hunting for signs of ancient microbial life to collect and store samples of Martian rock and sediment to be retrieved by planned future missions for closer study on Earth.
Get a close-up look at Perseverance’s six-wheeled look-alike in our desktop-sized model, take a selfie on Mars with our Perseverance and Ingenuity Selfie Station, and get a feel for the size of Perseverance with a full-scale model of one of its wheels.
The “Roving with Perseverance” collection will be on display from late September through mid-March 2023. The exhibit is free and located in the Science Hall atrium. Come and see it before it drives away.
Research is a must for students in all types of STEM fields
August 31, 2022
"I like the idea of research having an impact on me because it allows me to fully understand the gaps that I missed in classes," says Aryana Marquez, Biological Sciences major. "The research is teaching me huge life lessons."
Video By: Michael Rambo | Senior | Radio/TV/Film Major Khrystyyan Pasichnyk | Senior | Management Major
Bethany Raiff, psychologist: Using incentive-based approaches to improve behaviors
August 24, 2022
Learn about Dr. Bethany Raiff's research regarding healthy behaviors in this article by @RowanResearch and by exploring her faculty webpage.
Danielle Arigo is improving the accuracy of physical activity measurement in research with NIH grant
August 17, 2022
Dr. Danielle (Dani) Arigo is continuing her NIH-funded research to understand barriers to physical activity in women aged 40 to 60, as well as developing effective ways to promote physical activity in this population. Read more!
How Rowan computer science & basketball helped international student reunite with family
July 27, 2022
Originally from Serbia, Marko Pantovic '22 transferred to Rowan in 2018 to be closer to his brother. A computer science major and member of the men's basketball team, Marko relearned the meaning of fun, helping the Profs to its first NJAC title in 20 years. "When I was here, I literally had a feeling I didn’t want to leave. Rowan has become a second home for me, and I’m really thankful for it."
Credit: Rowan Athletics
Claude Krummenacher, virologist: Tackling the vexing herpes simplex virus
July 13, 2022
Learn about Dr. Claude Krummenacher's research regarding herpes simplex virus in this article by @RowanResearch and by exploring his faculty webpage.
Erik Hoy: Designing the next generation of nanoscale electronics with new NSF grant
July 6, 2022
Dr. Erik Hoy is leading a research collaboration between Rowan University and Butler University that seeks to develop computational tools for designing the next generation of nanoscale electronics, funded by a $222,559 NSF grant. Read more
Sam Lofland, condensed matter physicist: Solving technological problems with new materials
June 15, 2022
Learn about Dr. Sam Lofland's research in material science in this article by @RowanResearch and by exploring his faculty webpage.
Molecular & Cellular Biology student uses protein purification to study COVID-19
May 24, 2022
"One of the main aspects that drew me to the major was the ability to do undergraduate research," says senior Lauren Staman. "Having these opportunities provides you with the knowledge that you might need in a job after you graduate." Molecular and Cellular Biology focuses on the study of the processes that govern living organisms. Comprehensive curricula cover theory and laboratory methods, allows students to carry out and understand molecular and biomedical research.
Translating medical research into medical practice
March 24, 2022
"I chose Translational Biomedical Sciences because I knew I wanted to do research and to go into medicine" says junior Abigail Muccilli. "I get to work in a lab where I get to help treat addiction, which is very important to me." Translational Biomedical Sciences prepares you to pursue a medical professional degree (M.D., D.O., P.A.) an advanced biomedical research degree or to seek immediate employment.
Svjetlana Vojvodic Kruse, biologist: Investigating gut microbes in honey bees
January 26, 2022
Learn about Dr. Svjetlana Vojvodic Kruse's research regarding gut bacteria on bee behavior and genetics in this article by @RowanResearch and by exploring her faculty webpage.
Polly Tremoulet, human factors scientist: Engineering better systems for people
January 19, 2022
Learn about Dr. Polly Tremoulet's research on improving tools, processes, and work environments in this article by @RowanResearch and by exploring her faculty webpage.
Alumni Success: Melissa Miller '02 Ensures Penn Dental Medicine Technology Stays Up To Speed
January 5, 2022
Melissa Miller, a computer science alumna, directs and leads all technology operations within the University of Pennsylvania School of Dental Medicine, including academics, clinics, research and satellite community locations. "One thing I really enjoyed about my experiences in the computer science program at Rowan, was all of the collaborative work and projects we were able to complete that actually had real world connections to them," says Miller '02.
