Student Focus - Congratulations Nathan Mermilliod! Archive - Schmid College of Science and Technology

Biological Sciences Student Receives 2nd Place Award in USPROC's Introductory Statistics Class Project Competition

November 4, 2022 by SCSTU08 Anne Schmidt | Research

Congratulations Nathan Mermilliod ’24 for winning 2nd Prize in the Undergraduate Statistics Project Competition’s (USPROC) Spring 2022 Introductory Statistics Class Project competition with his project titled “Women’s Chess Titles: The Unanticipated Effects Of Institutional Intervention On Female Participation In Competitive Chess.” This competition was sponsored by the American Statistical Association (ASA) and the Consortium for Advancement

Chemistry Student and Professor Team Win DIC Award for Undergraduate Research

October 12, 2022 by SCSTU08 Anne Schmidt | Student Focus

Congratulations Ben Janda ’23 and Dr. Allegra Liberman-Martin for their recent award from the American Chemical Society for Inorganic Chemistry Undergraduate Research! 2022 Division of Inorganic Chemistry Award for Undergraduate Research is presented to one student/preceptor duo for three separate categories to recognize the collaborative research of an outstanding undergraduate student/preceptor team in the field

Student Teams in Grand Challenges Initiative Collaborate with Johnson and Johnson

September 12, 2022 by Dr. Greg Goldsmith | News

At first glance, making a new and improved pillbox does not sound that difficult. But what if that pillbox needs to be tamperproof and capable of dispensing multiple pills at specific times on specific days? “Turns out that once you start to think about the design requirements, it is not so simple,” noted computer science

Simon STEM Scholar Shares Research Experience

July 14, 2022 by SCSTU08 Anne Schmidt | Research

Simon Scholar Ricardo Espinoza Hernandez, a rising senior biology major, is currently working at the University of Iowa as a part of their REU program. Ricardo answered questions for fellow students interested in pursuing research, shared his research experience, as well as his experience as a Simon Scholar, and what that means to his undergraduate

Ad Astra Per Aspera; Through Adversity, to the Stars.

June 8, 2022 by SCSTU08 Anne Schmidt | News

2022 Cheverton Trophy winner Sydni Au Hoy delivered the following speech at the 2022 Schmid College of Science and Technology Degree Ceremony held Saturday, May 21, 2022 on Wilson Field. I want to start by thanking all of you for being here today and taking a brief moment to send a quiet thank you to

Biological Sciences Student Receives Chapman's Highest Undergraduate Honor

May 9, 2022 by Sarah Buckley | News

On May 6, 2022, Dean of Students Jerry Price, Ph.D. held the 2022 Campus Leadership Awards in the Fish Interfaith Center to recognize and celebrate the outstanding achievements of our Chapman students. Cecil F. Cheverton Award Winner Sydni Au Hoy The Cecil F. Cheverton Award is the oldest and highest undergraduate student honor, awarded by

Schmid Students Present at Spring 2022 American Chemical Society Conference

April 4, 2022 by Sarah Buckley | Research

Over ten Schmid students attended the Spring 2022 American Chemical Society Annual Conference in San Diego, CA. For many, it was their first conference experience and the students had the opportunity to present their research. Read below to hear about their conference experience. How was your experience presenting your research? “At first, I was very

How to Study in the Sciences

December 13, 2021 by SCSTU08 Anne Schmidt | Student Focus

Studying for science courses can seem difficult and daunting, but SSLC member Nayiri Alexander ’22 gave us some helpful tips on how to prepare for the upcoming finals season! General Studying Tips: Study in increments Use timers and put everything distracting (cell phones) away during that time Pomodoro method Focus on active recall Try practice

Be KYnd to Your Heart Foundation Heart Screening Event

December 13, 2021 by SCSTU08 Anne Schmidt | Events

On December 4th, the Be KYnd to Your Heart Foundation hosted a free heart screening for the Chapman community to volunteer and receive a free scan! The mission of the Be KYnd to Your Heart Foundation is to spread awareness of Sudden Cardiac Arrest (SCA), a heart condition that remains undetectable in many yearly physicals

2021-2022 Schmid College Peer Advisors

October 4, 2021 by SCSTU08 Anne Schmidt | Student Focus

We are excited to introduce our Fall 2021 Schmid College Peer Advisors! Peer Advisors work closely with Program Directors, and together they provide discipline-specific guidance as you progress towards your graduation and career goals. Peer advisors are fellow students who have the training and experience to help you navigate the following academic advising functions: 4-year