We’re thrilled to announce that Dr. François Englert (currently affiliated with the Institute for Quantum Studies ) has received the Citation Laureate title from Thomson Reuters. Citation Laureates are researchers who are selected, through quantitative analysis , as those most likely to receive a Nobel Prize. Englert’s research revolves around statistical physics,
The spotlight has been shining on Dr. David Frederick , Assistant Professor of Psychology at the Crean School of Health and Life Sciences. Most recently, you may have seen his research featured in the news about one of the few “courtship conventions” that have remained steadfast in the modern dating game: men still pay for
Over the weekend, Dr. Hesham El-Askary , Associate Professor and Director of Hazards, Global and Environmental Change and Computational Science Programs, gave an insightful lecture for teens attending the Orange Public Library Foundation’s STEAM for Teens program (STEAM stands for S cience, T echnology, E ngineering, A rts, and M ath). For his lecture,
At the start of each academic year, the Department of Physical Therapy, in the Crean School of Health & Life Sciences, holds its White Coat Ceremony and Reception. This traditional ceremony is designed to welcome first-year students in the Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) program as professional colleagues dedicated to patient care. During the ceremony,
From the Dean’s Desk: Welcome to the 2013-14 academic year and the revamped Schmid College of Science & Technology blog. We hope you will continue to find this blog a good source of information about some of the amazing accomplishments of our students, faculty and alumni, both on campus and in the community. There
Sea hares (also known as sea slugs) are quite popular subjects amongst researchers in neuroscience. The sea slugs are known for their large and relatively few brain cells. The fewer the brain cells, the easier it is for researchers like Dr. Wright to find and study neural activity. Dr. Wright conducts research on sea hares,
The following originally ran in the Orange County Register on July 11, 2013: Finally, the swallows have come home to San Juan By MEGHANN M. CUNIFF / ORANGE COUNTY REGISTER A clay nest high in the rafters at Mission San Juan Capistrano holds what’s long been missing at this historic town’s most prized attraction. Two
Congratulations to Professor El-Askary, whose work has been published in the new textbook titled Regional Climate Change in the Mediterranean. Professor El-Askary co-authored six chapters which appear in the third volume of the series. The chapters are dedicated to case studies in Agriculture, Forests and Ecosystem Services, specifically in the Mediterranean region. Topics span from
Professor Keller was recently tasked to write about his experiences during previous research at the Huntington Beach marshes. Below is his detailed and colorful blurb of that research from 2011. The blurb was featured in this year’s Spring-Summer newsletter for the Huntington Beach Wetlands Conservancy. Enjoy! Exploring “Blue Carbon” in the Marsh By Prof. Jason
Over the course of a 20-year study, Dr. Walter Piper led a team of researchers in tracking and observing birds across the north-central United States. Throughout their research, they found that when common loons settle down to breed, they prefer familiar nest sites over better lake sites. Read the official press release below, and check