Alumna Julia Ernst Publishes Research Article in "The Dermatologist"
Schmid College Alumna Julia Ernst (MS Health Communications, ’11) has been recognized for her recent contribution to industry journal The Dermatologist. Her three part series on scars and their emotional impact on children has given her recognition in the dermatology world. Part one of her series can be accesses here, via The Dermatologist website. Julia
Students Win at SpaceX IEEE Computer Game Showcase
Senior Computer Science students Brian Chuchua and Sherica Grande won a tour of the SpaceX facility as a part of their special prize in the “Best Space Game” category at the IEEE Computer Game Showcase. During the tour, Grande was asked for her resume, and now interns at SpaceX. Chuchua is now working as an intern
Dr. Walter Piper's Mission to Lure Swallows Back to San Juan Capistrano
The famous swallows of Mission San Juan Capistrano have gone missing in recent years, and it’s professor Walter Piper’s mission to lure them back to the historical nesting site. His efforts have recently become fruitful; he discovered a swallow breeding colony only 1/4 of a mile from the historic Mission. Details of his findings can
Student Gaming Team Achieves 4th Place in Microsoft "Imagine Cup"
A Chapman University student team has placed in the top 4 of the 2012 U.S. Microsoft Imagine Cup competition. Going on ten years, the Microsoft Imagine Cup competition involves thousands of student competitors to present creative technology solutions that address real-world challenges. The theme for this year’s Imagine Cup is “Imagine a World Where Technology
Assistant Professor Erik Linstead elected Senior Member of the IEEE
Chapman Assistant Professor of Computer Science Erik Linstead has recently been elected a Senior Member of the IEEE – the world’s largest professional association for the advancement of technology (pronounced “eye-triple-eee”). Only 8 percent of the some 400,000 IEEE members hold Senior Member status, which is the organization’s only level of elevated membership other
Environmental Science and Policy Student Named 2012 Udall Scholar
Angel Flores ’13, an environmental science and policy major who also helps with his family recycling business and is a member of the cross country team, has been named a 2012 Udall Scholar by the Udall Foundation. In addition to the $5,000 scholarship for his senior year, Flores will attend a four-day Udall Foundation program
Nobel Laureate Dr. David Gross on Fundamental Physics
Chapman University welcomes Nobel Laureate Dr. David Gross as he explains the theory that unifies all the forces of nature and helps scientists understand the origin and history of the universe. He also discusses what it might mean to have a final theory of fundamental physics and whether science is capable of discovering it. Gross
"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