Four School of Science Seniors Awarded National Science Foundation Graduate Research Fellowships Three School of Science seniors have been awarded highly competitive Graduate Research Fellowships from the National Science Foundation (NSF). The awardees and the fields that each will study in graduate schools are: Tanya Townsend, Chemistry major (Chemistry – Chemical Catalysis) Attending:…
Multi-Disciplinary Colloquium March 28, 2017 12:30 – 1:30pm SCP – 101 Dr. Luke Butler, Department of Biology, “Making feathers in the future: how will global change affect songbird molt dynamics?” Abstract: All birds undergo periodic feather molts in order to restore the numerous functions of the plumage. Birds tightly-control the timing and rate of…
Dr. Randolph Leiser March 22, 2017 11:00 – 11:50am SCP – 229 “Frequency Response Alternating Map: A Mutually Forced Approach to Resonant Networks” Abstract: An impedance profile represents the interaction between a neuron and periodic forcing. The interplay of frequency preference and amplitude response give us insight into the preferred forcing for optimal…
Dr. Frank Depierro March 3, 2017 12:30 – 1:30pm Forcina 408 “Addressing the Tech Needs for the Future of Pharmaceutical Clinical Science and Improving Information System Capabilities within Vaccine R&D” Abstract: As clinical testing and drug discovery generate greater amounts of data and depend more heavily on high throughput of experiments, the need…
Dr. Alma Steingart, Harvard University Talk 1: January 31, 2017 12:30 – 1:30pm SCP 101 Talk 2: February 1, 2017 11:00am – 12:00pm SCP 117 “Contested Boundaries: Applied Mathematics from an Historical Perspective” Abstract: What is applied mathematics? In these talks, I offer an historical examination of the changing conceptions regarding applied…
Dr. Devon Cocuzza, TCNJ Alum February 1, 2017 11:00 – 11:50am C – 121 “The Science Behind Sunscreens” Abstract: Over the past few decades the understanding of the negative effects of solar radiation on the skin has increased and so too has the demand for higher performing sun care products. Consequently, new trends…
Dr. Abby R. O’Connor, Associate Professor of Chemistry, has recently been appointed to the Editorial Advisory Board for the journal Organometallics, a publication of the American Chemical Society. Organometallics publishes research in one of the most active fields for organometallic, inorganic, organic, catalytic, main group and materials chemists. Articles, communications, mini-reviews, and tutorials detail the synthesis,…
Tuesday, November 22, 2016 12:30–1:30 pm Science Complex, Physics Building, Room 101 Abstracts: Dr. Benny Chan, Department of Chemistry: Fundamental Redox Chemistry for the Recycling of Nuclear Wastes and Electronics Uranium and Cerium are huge waste products in our modern age. As we continue our quest for power and gadgets, we will be generating…
Student members of TCNJ’s Tri-Beta Biological Honor Society recently served at the Trenton Area Soup Kitchen’s (TASK) annual Halloween party for kids. Along with students from TCNJ’s Bonner Community Scholars program and TASK staff members, Tri-Beta students set up a make-your-own-slime station where kids could make slime that could be taken home. Tri-Beta also set up a Halloween…
Dr. Nancy Hingston, Professor of Mathematics at TCNJ, has been named a Fellow of the American Mathematical Society (AMS) for 2017, the program’s fifth year. Only 65 mathematical scientists from around the world have been awarded this honor for 2017. The Fellows of the AMS designation recognizes members who have made outstanding contributions to the…
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