"The Believing Brain: Ghosts, God and Politics" with Professor Michael Shermer
Michael Shermer, Ph.D., publisher of Skeptic magazine, speaker at the Reason Rally, Washington, D.C., lectures about skepticism and conspiracy theory. This lecture comes from Shermer’s class, “How to Think Like a Scientist Without Being a Geek.” Shermer is a professor at Chapman University and at Claremont Graduate University. Video produced by Panther Productions.
Celebrate Historic Clean Water Act at Chapman’s University’s World Water Day
In a partnership with the My Clean Water Act organization, Chapman University is participating in its year-long, nationwide celebration of water conservation and sustainability with a World Water Day Thursday, March 22. The day-long occasion will feature a variety of events—both educational and entertaining—to celebrate the 40thanniversary of the water-sustaining legislation. “We are thrilled to be a part
New Ph.D. Offering in Computational Science Announced
Chapman University’s Schmid College of Science and Technology has announced a new Ph.D. program in computational science. Approved by the Western Association of Schools and Colleges in early December, the new program will be offered in fall 2012 and is accepting candidates now. “Chapman will be one of the few universities in the world to offer degree
Nobel Physicist David Gross to Give Free Lecture at Chapman University
Dr. David Gross, a Nobel Prize-winning scientist whose groundbreaking work led the way to new thinking in the world of physics, will give a public talk at 7 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 28, at Chapman University. “We are thrilled that Professor Gross can join us at Chapman,” said Jeff Tollaksen, Ph.D., director of the Center for
Graduate Students Get a Taste for Food Industry During Whirlwind Interterm Tours
The students’ noses twitched in the air. They sniffed. Sugary, yes. But some subtle fruitiness, too. They inhaled again and contemplated a moment. Then one student nailed it. “Sherbet!” Not that there was a single drop of the sweet stuff to be found Wednesday afternoon in the processing rooms of Firmenich, the largest privately-owned company
Prof. Aharonov's Discoveries Inspire One of 2011′s Top Breakthroughs in Physics
The ground-breaking concepts of Yakir Aharonov, Ph.D., professor, Schmid College of Science and Technology, and his group continue to inspire other quantum physicists and capture the science community’s attention. In their December issue, the editors of Physics World listed a Canadian team’s experiments based on Dr. Aharonov’s weak measurement discoveries as one of the world’s
Professor Fred Caporaso Talks About Wine and Food on "The Academic Minute"
Pondering wine pairings for your holiday fare? Consider what Chapman University food scientist Fred Caporaso, Ph.D., professor, Schmid College of Science and Technology, has to say on the subject. Dr. Caporaso is the featured expert in Chapman’s debut appearance on The Academic Minute, a program of WAMC Northeast Public Radio. In a podcast segment that
Faculty Research Expo Draws Inquiring Minds, Student Researchers
The ballroom of the new Student Union took on the atmosphere of a shopping bazaar crossed with a science fair and book festival recently when the Office of Undergraduate Research hosted Chapman University’s first university-wide Faculty Research Expo. Students packed the room, perusing displays about faculty members’ research, projects and latest books in a variety
Cloud Computing Experts to Convene at Chapman University
Chapman University is bringing together top cloud computing experts for a half-day symposium on Monday, Nov. 28. Experts from Ingram Micro Inc. (NYSE: IM), Appirio, KnowledgeCentrix and Chapman University will reveal the latest in cloud computing technology and how businesses are harnessing the power of cloud computing to drive new technological advancements and innovation, and
Dean Kafatos Receives an IEEE Leadership Award
Menas Kafatos, Ph.D., dean of Chapman’s Schmid College of Science and Technology, has been named the recipient of the 2011 Distinguished Leadership and Professional Service award of the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE), Orange County Section. He received the award at IEEE-OC’s annual awards banquet, held Oct. 29 in Costa Mesa, Calif. The award