What comes to mind if I ask you to picture the word nature? Most of you will conjure an image of an uninhabited forest, a pristine national park, or a remote beach. Very few of you will consider the tree or garden right outside your window. Urban areas, which account for 3 to 5 percent of
On a fall Saturday at the Orange Public Library, about 25 middle and high school youth learned some of the secrets of the monarch butterfly migration from Chapman University’s Jeremy Hsu, Ph.D., an assistant instructional professor of biological science. “It was wonderful. The kids learned scientific critical thinking skills in a very unique way,” said
Chapman University’s Environmental Science & Policy Program invites the community to join them for a conference on “Future Earthquakes in Southern California and Preparedness” on Friday, Nov. 2nd from 8:45AM to 5:30PM. The workshop will take place in Argyros Forum 209 and is free to attend for the community. The all-day conference will include topics
The Schmid College of Science and Technology is excited to continue the annual Science on Tap discussion series at a local favorite – Chapman Crafted Beer. The discussions are a casual way for everyone in the community to enjoy beverages while covering fascinating topics. Every week, experts will explore the intersection of science and culture
They made elephant toothpaste. Moved like a river. Stirred up a batch of fake ice cream that actually looked delicious. What could those endeavors possibly have in common? They’re all recent adventures enjoyed by local elementary school students, thanks to a variety of community and civic engagement programs staffed by Chapman University students and faculty