At our 2024 GCI Postdoc Showcase, Postdoctoral Fellow Rajeev Joshi presented a poster about enhancing experiences with Braille through 3D-printed models. To learn more about his research, reach out to Dr. Joshi at rajoshi@chapman.edu. ABSTRACT: In this research, we developed 3D-printed models to determine the optimal specifications, including size, Braille cell spacing, and pin configuration
At our 2024 GCI Postdoc Showcase, Postdoctoral Fellow Sayani Ghosh presented a poster about astrophysical isomers that are found in supernova explosions and binary star mergers. To learn more about her research, reach out to Dr. Ghosh at saghosh@chapman.edu. ABSTRACT: My research bridges the fields of mathematics and theoretical physics. To be specific, I apply
Meet E. Daniel Cárdenas-Vásquez, Ph.D., a Grand Challenges Initiative Postdoctoral Fellow at the Fowler School of Engineering! Dr. Cárdenas-Vásquez was born in Moyobamba, Perú. He holds a bachelor’s degree in chemical engineering from Universidad Nacional Pedro Ruiz Gallo (UNPRG), in Lambayeque, Perú, and a Ph.D. in chemical and biomolecular engineering from North Carolina State University,
Meet Nicole Schwartz, Ph.D., a Grand Challenges Initiative Postdoctoral Fellow at the Schmid College of Science and Technology! Dr. Schwartz holds a Ph.D. in evolution, ecology, and organismal biology from the University of California, Riverside. She is an evolutionary physiologist who uses an interdisciplinary approach to study the evolution of complex behavior (e.g., exercise). Her
Congratulations to Dr. Gabriela Shirkey for receiving $300,000 from the National Aeronautics and Space Administration’s (NASA) MOSAICS program! Her research project is titled Collaborative Nexus for Networking, Education, and Career Training in Surface Biology and Geology. This project leverages expert leadership and training from two surface biology and geology (SBG) research institutions, Chapman University and JPL,
Congratulations to Dr. Ari Jong-Levinger for receiving $150,000 from the USDA Forest Service National Partnership Office (NPO) and U.S. Endowment for Forestry and Communities (Endowment)! Her research project is titled Exploring the Value of Ignition Reduction on the Impacts of Post-Fire Flooding in Southern California. In partnership with Chapman University and Louisiana State University, Blue
Meet Sarah Arnette, Ph.D., a Grand Challenges Initiative Postdoctoral Fellow at the Schmid College of Science and Technology! Dr. Sarah Arnette completed her dissertation in Environmental Life Sciences from Arizona State University in June 2024. She is interested in the impact of changing environmental conditions across time scales on fish mechanics and physiology. Her current
Meet Aracely Acevedo, Ph.D., a Grand Challenges Initiative Postdoctoral Fellow at the Schmid College of Science and Technology! Dr. Aracely Acevedo earned her Ph.D. in molecular, cellular, and integrative physiology from UCLA. Her doctoral studies focused on investigating the mechanism of action by which the pharmacological agent BT2 confers protection from heart failure and metabolic
Chapman University GCI Grant Funding Success – Dr. Gabriela Shirkey 
Chapman University GCI Grant Funding Success – Dr. Ari Jong-Levinger