Science on Tap Welcomes New Moderator
This past fall, Science on Tap kicked off its fourth season in a new location. Chapman Crafted Beer, who has generously supported Chapman University events in the past, welcomed the series and local science enthusiasts to their location in Old Towne Orange. If you missed the fall lineup, you can watch episodes on our Schmid Facebook page.
Chapman Ecology Students Study How Socioeconomic Factors Influence Biodiversity and Ecological Processes in Santa Ana
What comes to mind if I ask you to picture the word nature? Most of you will conjure an image of an uninhabited forest, a pristine national park, or a remote beach. Very few of you will consider the tree or garden right outside your window. Urban areas, which account for 3 to 5 percent
Leonardo Eifert '13 Chess Tournament Inspires New Chess Club
On Friday, November 16, 2018 students, faculty, friends and alumni gathered to play chess in honor of beloved mathematics major Leonardo Eifert ’13 who passed away due to post-surgery complications in 2015. Also in attendance were students from the chess teams at Beckman High School and University High School. The proceeds from this annual tournament supports
A Message from Dean L. Andrew Lyon
Dear Friends, Welcome to the last week of the semester, and also the last week of my tenure as Dean of Schmid College. In the summer of 2014, I arrived in southern California ready and excited to help move Schmid College forward in its mission of teaching, research, and outreach. During the last 4+ years,
Alumni Spotlight: Director of Food Safety at Lipman Family Farms - Suresh De Costa, M.S. '00
Suresh De Costa received his M.S. in Food Science from Chapman in 2000. Prior to joining Lipman Family Farms in 2016, Suresh was employed at Surebeam Corp, Fresh Express and McDonald’s. Suresh has served as the chairman and as a board member of United Fresh Produce Association Food Safety and Technology Council and is a
The Foundations Of Science Communication
As the Grand Challenges Initiative begins to close out its first year at Chapman University, a fuller picture of what its inaugural student class will be working on has formed. The next year of work will be spent developing out ideas, conducting more tests, and communicating their findings. For Freshman Monroe Roush, Ashley Nichols, and
Students Travel To D.C. For Citizens’ Climate Congressional Education Day
Over 500 volunteers travelled to the nation’s capital a few weeks ago to learn how to become active members in a democracy from one of the most prominent grassroots environmental organizations in the nation: The Citizens’ Climate Lobby/Citizens’ Climate Education (CCL/CCE). Thanks to SGA funding, CCL, and support from a multitude of Chapman University faculty
2017-18 Hands-on Scientific Research Opportunities for Undergraduates
Wondering what kinds of hands-on research experiences science faculty offer students? Are you a Chapman undergraduate looking to participate in scientific research? Check out the descriptions below and then contact the professor to inquire about open opportunities. Last week marked the inaugural Discover Research and Arts Week (DRAW) hosted by the Office of Undergraduate Research and Creative Activity (OURCA), and many
Grand Challenges Initiative Hosts Inaugural Networking Event
Last Friday, Schmid College hosted its inaugural Grand Challenges Initiative (GCI) Networking Event, where first-year students in the GCI spent the morning making connections with industry professionals and science professors in an effort to begin building their first professional network and necessary professional skills. Nearly 80 GCI students, science professors and industry professionals attended Friday’s
Announcing the 2017-18 Schmid Student Leadership Council
Schmid College is pleased to announce the 2017-18 Schmid Student Leadership Council (SSLC)! The SSLC is a select group of Schmid College undergraduate and graduate students who serve as leaders and ambassadors for Schmid College of Science and Technology, as well as advisors to the Dean’s office and the faculty of Schmid College. “This is