2022 CSM News
2022 CSM News
College of Science & Mathematics in the News
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
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Video By John Hunter | Senior | Radio/TV/Film and Sports Communication Dual Major Khrystyyan Pasichnyk | Senior | Management Major Mike Rambo | Senior | Radio/TV/Film and Sports Communication Dual Major
"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."
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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.
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