Consulting Environmental Expertise An Alternative Route to Environmental Problem Solving
It probably doesn’t seem the most desirable job, or even a remotely exciting position an environmental science student might pursue, but the title of ‘environmental consultant’ below my name certainly has a certain sophistication that makes me stand up a bit more pretentiously and proudly. I like to think that I’ve worn the title well
One Chapman College Graduate and the Apollo Space Program Alumnus Cal (Collins) Roe '62
Cal (Collins) Roe grew up in Burbank, CA, where he graduated high school and studied engineering at a local community college. Following his then-girlfriend’s example, Roe enrolled in chemistry classes and then decided to join his girlfriend at Chapman College to study the chemistry of plastic materials – a decision that would set the pace of the rest of his career. Pursuing plastics
Getting a Taste of What it Means to be a Professional Ecologist A tale of summer research in Panama
This summer, I went on a fantastic adventure. I adventured to a faraway land, where the natives speak in a foreign tongue, the drivers do not understand the concept of yielding at a roundabout, and June is smack in the middle of the rainy season. I traveled, with my professor, Dr. William Wright, to the
Center for Science and Technology Construction Site Tour
Kris Olsen and Kati Bye from Chapman University’s Campus Planning department joined Abacus Project Management, Inc.’s Sam Yacob to give the Schmid College of Science and Technology’s Dean’s office faculty and staff a tour of the Center for Science and Technology construction site. Scheduled for completion in fall 2018, the center will be the largest
Schmid College 2016 Homecoming Event Lineup Reconnect with your favorite professors and fellow alumni
Mark your calendar for the 2016 Chapman Family Homecoming Celebration! Reminisce with old friends while making new ones at Homecoming’s events Friday, September 30 — Sunday, October 2. Schmid College invites you back to campus to attend our events below, as well as the Men’s Soccer game vs. Claremont-Mudd-Scripps, the 7th annual chili cook-off, the
Chapman Students Discover Something Hot Environmental science and policy students compete in the Dept. of Energy's Geothermal Design Challenge
A Chapman University team is a finalist in the U.S. Department of Energy, Center for Advanced Energy Studies, and Idaho National Laboratory’s Geothermal Design Challenge! Team Orange Magma consists of two students – Kyvan Elep ’17 and Lotus Thai ’17. Kyvan is an Environmental Science & Policy major with a minor in Secondary Education and
Simple Science: Making Your Own Summer Putty Dean Andrew Lyon offers an easy experiment to make with your kids this summer
Did you know that Chapman recently broke ground on its largest and most audacious building to date? The 140,000 square-foot Center for Science and Technology is the manifestation of Chapman’s ongoing commitment to scientific advancement and discovery. Get your future Panthers in the scientific spirit with this engaging and silly experiment, recommended by Chapman’s own
Experiencing the Mappiest Place on Earth Faculty and students attend ESRI User Conference, the world’s largest gathering of GIS professionals
An urban planner, a geographer, and a sociologist walk into a bar. No, it’s not the beginning of a bad joke—it’s just another day at the world’s largest gathering of GIS (Geographic Information Systems) professionals, the ESRI User Conference held annually in San Diego, CA. This conference may be the “mappiest place on Earth,” bringing together
To Burgeoning Scientists: Build Ladders of Success with Courage, Persistence, and Imagination
Rebecca Richards-Kortum, Ph.D., director of Rice 360°: Institute for Global Health Technologies and esteemed professor at Rice University, delivered the keynote address to Schmid College’s class of 2016 at this year’s Commencement ceremony on May 22. Below is the much-requested transcript of her inspirational address, edited for publication on this blog. As Chapman University graduates, you made it to the
Leonardo Eifert’s ’13 Memory Lives On At Chapman in a chess tournament and scholarship fundraising campaign
On December 5, 2015, Chapman alumnus Leonardo Eifert ’13 passed away due to post-surgery complications. Leonardo was a beloved mathematics major and physics minor who was well known about campus for his friendliness, compassion for others, and patience. We like to imagine that he is teaching and learning somewhere else now, with access to answers