Ten undergraduate students from Chapman University, including six dedicated majors and minors from Schmid College of Science and Technology, recently had the remarkable opportunity to present their research at the Society for the Advancement of Biology Education Research (SABER) – West conference. For these students, standing alongside educators and researchers at a professional conference was
Earlier this month, nearly a hundred attendees converged upon Chapman University for a landmark two-day conference focused on “Advancing Research on Quantitative Reasoning in STEM Education.” Co-hosted by Schmid College of Science and Technology and Attallah College of Educational Studies, the event attracted researchers, educators, and practitioners from 46 institutions across 26 states, reflecting a
Ten undergraduate students from Chapman University, including six dedicated majors and minors from Schmid College of Science and Technology, recently had the remarkable opportunity to present their research at the Society for the Advancement of Biology Education Research (SABER) – West conference. For these students, standing alongside educators and researchers at a professional conference was
Earlier this month, nearly a hundred attendees converged upon Chapman University for a landmark two-day conference focused on “Advancing Research on Quantitative Reasoning in STEM Education.” Co-hosted by Schmid College of Science and Technology and Attallah College of Educational Studies, the event attracted researchers, educators, and practitioners from 46 institutions across 26 states, reflecting a
Grand Challenges Initiative Showcase: Celebrating Innovation and Collaboration On Friday, December 5, 2025, the Grand Challenges Initiative (GCI) hosted its semi-annual Showcase the close of the fall semester. This event marked the culmination of three semesters of hard work for four student teams — though one team impressively completed their project in just a single
The annual Grand Challenges Initiative Showcase was a vibrant celebration of student innovation and collaboration. Student teams presented their final projects to guests and judges, sharing breakthroughs and competing for recognition. Overall, the showcase highlighted the hard work, creativity, and impact of the student teams’ efforts. Here are our winners: Flint Science Award
The GCI Speaker Series recently welcomed renowned environmental scientist, Dr. Peter B. Reich, for a deeply insightful and inspiring talk. Dr. Reich, a longtime friend of our program director and a leader in ecological research, presented his latest work titled “From plant traits to biodiversity-ecosystem function to climate mitigation and justice: A journey across scales,
GCI Showcase: Fall 2025 
GCI Showcase: Spring 2025