April 2015 Nepal Earthquake was an Eye-Opener for the Region
Today we recognize The Great California Shakeout of 2015, on October 15, 2015, at 10:15 a.m., to bring awareness to the importance of earthquake preparedness. Dr. Ramesh P. Singh‘s recent article on the April 2015 Nepal earthquake reminds us how devastating these phenomena can be. The recent earthquake [Magnitude 7.8] of April 25, 2015, occurred at 11:56
Solar Decathlon 2015 and Team OC
Chapman University will help to compete in the U.S. Department of Energy’s Solar Decathlon on Saturday at the Great Park in Irvine, California as a part of Team Orange County . The competition challenges universities across the country to design and build houses that are cost-effective, energy-efficient and attractive. Team OC is
Pulp and Fish Bladders: The Science of the Protein Isinglass in Our Beer
In light of Homecoming this week, we asked Food Science students to talk about some of the wonderful treats offered at the event. Among them would be beer, and this year we’re very excited to not just have any beer but a specifically a Chapman Panther Brew, specially created for the day by Bottle Logic
Machine Learning & Assistive Technology (MLAT) Lab Opens With Reception
Chapman University’s Machine Learning & Assistive Technology (MLAT) Lab was only just founded in January of 2015, but the work coming out of it is already proving to be not just useful, but important. The goal, ultimately, of the MLAT Lab has been to provide a formal organization for researchers at Chapman who are dedicated to
Beans: The Magical Fruit
With the Chili Cook Off and Homecoming just days away, it seemed appropriate to have Food Science student A.J. Rafter take a crack at analyzing one of the crucial components of any great chili: Beans. Make sure to look at the schedule events for Homecoming weekend, and make sure to RSVP. Beans, Beans, the magical fruit that
Low Acid and Acidified Food Workshops Make Chapman An Industry Pit Stop
Hosted bi-annually, Chapman University’s Better Process Control School (BPCS), a part of the Food Science Program, offers low acid and acified food processing classes for professionals in the food industry and has now for over 25 years. Chapman is approved to provide such training under the auspices of the Grocery Manufacturers Association and is
Celebrate Homecoming with Schmid College
Chapman University’s 2015 Homecoming Celebration is Friday, October 2 – Sunday, October 4, and Schmid College of Science and Technology has plenty of great events planned for you! Homecoming is a great opportunity to mix and mingle with students, alumni, parents and colleagues. See our schedule of events below and register online. Friday, October 2 Faculty
ChapmanU Science on Tap
Click here to see the current lineup of Science on Tap live events. Schmid College’s “ChapmanU Science on Tap” is a new on-going series for the college and will feature Chapman University faculty exploring the intersection of science and culture. The inaugural event took place at Provisions Market Monday, September 14, 2015 with Lia Halloran, MFA, Assistant Professor
Mapping in Melbourne
In the first weeks of fall semester, the campus is abuzz with talk about what everyone did during the summer, how it sped by, and what adventures they had. For me, the most memorable part of this summer was experiencing winter in July for the first time in my life. I had the privilege of
Green Day, Sandwiches, and Horse-sized Ducks: Meet Schmid's New Faculty
We thought you ought to know – Schmid College has some new faculty members! But rather than ask them about important things like their research and experience ( which you can find here ), we figured we’d ask them trivial things that aren’t really relevant to, well, anything. Meet the new faculty members of 2015