William Wright: predator lobsters, night-diving and undergraduate research
This research story starts during my sabbatical leave way back in 2009. I talked two Chapman students — John Berriman ’11 and Daniel Goldstein — into taking a research-diving certification course so that we could go under water at night to present yucchy sea hares to lobsters inside and outside the USC Wrigley Marine Science
Science Forum: The Deadliest Virus You’ve Never Heard Of
February 11, 2015. 12PM-1PM. Chapman University, Argyros Forum Student Ballroom, AF 119A While Ebola has been the poster child for deadly viruses it is not alone in this category. There are other emerging zoonic viruses that can cause human mortality rates of up to 70%. The Nipah Virus (NIV) is one them.
VIDEO: Galapagos 2015 Travel Course
In January, Chapman University students traveled to the Galapagos Islands with faculty members Fred Caporaso and Jason Keller. Above is student Megan Mandel’s video of her experience. If you’ve got a few minutes, dive in and get inspired to go on your own adventure. Or, keep reading to find out how Megan discovered the course and what her
Daniel Alpay to Speak at Chapman University
If you were unable to attend, you may view Dr. Alpay’s lecture slides here. Schmid College is excited to announce that next week, Professor Daniel Alpay will be on campus giving a lecture series. Alpay is very influential in the field of Complex Analysis and is the Earl Katz Chair in Algebraic System Theory, Department of
Faculty Profile: Peter Jipsen, Professor of Mathematics
In the video above, Professor Peter Jipsen discusses how undergraduate research influences his work in abstract algebra and parallel algorithms. Learn more about our mathematics program.
The Inventor of the Laser Leaves a Legacy of Brilliance
Dr. Charles H. Townes’ genius will forever influence the technologies of the world. He won the Nobel Prize in physics for his invention of the laser in 1964 and continued to create numerous technologies driving our economy today. By improving modern surgery, medical devices, computer processing and much more, Townes paved a way for science
Chapman Graduate Student Awarded CLFP Scholarship
The Food Science Program at Chapman University is proud to announce that graduate student Emma Gottschall has been awarded a scholarship by the California League of Food Processors (CLFP) made possible by the CLFP Supplier Host Council and their members and industry friends who contribute so generously. Emma Gottschall is currently pursuing
Student Research Day: Fall 2014 Recap
On December 10, 2014, Office of Undergraduate research hosted its Fall 2014 Chapman University Student Research Day. View the Fall 2014 Abstract Volume. Mark your calendar for the Spring 2015 event on May 13. Hosted by the Office of Undergraduate Research and starting from the wee hour of 8:00 a.m. and going to 5:00 p.m. on December 10, the Fall
How to Get an Internship
Half the school year has gone by. You think about the upcoming Holiday break, wondering what to do. Some of your friends are traveling. Others are going home. Some are even doing an internship. Wait, an internship? Internships provide students with on-the-job experience in a corporate or academic setting. From these experiences, students can
Salmonella and E. coli at Farmers' Markets
Healthy eating is becoming a rising trend in American society. Capturing big names like Michelle Obama in her “Let’s Move ” initiative, the USDA has proven that Americans are choosing healthier, fresher foods, but is there more to look out for? With Salmonella and E. coli on the American radar since the outbreaks in