The Benefits of Taking a Gap Year
Abbigael Eli ‘20 graduated with a biochemistry and molecular biology degree and rhetoric and writing studies minor. During her time at Chapman, Eli was heavily involved around campus, acting as a supplemental instructor for Bio 208, a tutor for general chemistry and general biology courses, ACS Vice President, and was a student representative for the
Schmid Faculty Receive 2021 Faculty Opportunity Funding
On April 29th, the Offices of the President, the Provost, and the Vice President for Research announced the recipients of the 2021 Faculty Opportunity Fund Awards. The Faculty Opportunity Fund program was established to support faculty in the development of new and innovative research, scholarship, and creative activity. This year, out of 40 proposals submitted,
Schmid Seniors Recognized at 2021 Campus Leadership Awards
On May 7, 2021, Dean of Students Jerry Price, Ph.D., held the 2021 Campus Leadership Awards to recognize and celebrate the outstanding achievements of our Chapman students. Dean Price presented the awards via the @LifeatCU Instagram account. You can view the videos here. Ronald M. Huntington Award for Outstanding Scholarship Co-Recipient Ashley Nichols The Ronald
Environmental Science Course Works with Nonprofit to Restore Habitats in OC
Happy Earth Day, Chapman! Many of our students and faculty love to enjoy the beautiful Southern California environment, exploring both the beaches and mountains within driving distance of campus. One Chapman professor, Matt Yurko, is working to ensure these beautiful spaces are healthy and protected through the nonprofit Project Grow. He told us more about the
Class of 2021 Graduation Details
Schmid College Graduating Class of 2021! The Chapman Commencement weekend will be one you’ll remember for years to come. This ceremony will honor your achievements and celebrate the work you have done in your time at Chapman University and within Schmid College. Schmid College & Fowler School of Engineering Commencement Ceremony Sunday, August 8, 2021,
Using Machine Learning for Autism Research
It is Autism Awareness Month! Here in Schmid, we have a number of students working on interdisciplinary projects combining computer science, machine learning, and psychology to better understand Autism Spectrum Disorder (ADS). Two of those researchers are Dr. Raymond Anden and Dr. Chelsea Parlett, both of whom were awarded their doctorate in computational and data
Pursuing Immunology with an NSF Graduate Research Fellowship
Congratulations to Ashley Nichols ’20, who recently was awarded the National Science Foundation Graduate Research Fellowship (NSF GRFP)! The NSF GRFP recognizes graduate students in science, technology, engineering, and math who are pursuing further education in masters and doctoral programs. The fellows receive opportunities for international research and professional development, as well as an annual
Navigating Hyflex Learning: Molecular Genetics
As the University begins to reopen its classrooms, Schmid College was able to reopen a bit sooner to provide its students the opportunity to be inside a research lab once again. Professors Melissa Rowland-Goldsmith, Ph.D., and Marco Bisoffi, Ph.D., returned to the Keck Center with a group of upper-division Schmid students to conduct a semester-long,
Exploring Costa Rica
Happy International Education Week! Students at Chapman have the opportunity to study abroad through the Center for Global Education, where they are paired with programs that fit their academic and personal interests. This week, we are highlighting STEM students who have studied abroad as a way to enhance their global perspective. Morgan Grimes is studying
STEM in Scotland
Exploring castles in Prague, studying the rainforest in Costa Rica, or visiting ancient temples in Japan – these adventures and more await our students who go abroad during their time at Chapman. With the help of the Center for Global Education, STEM students can plan their study abroad experience to fit in with their rigorous