Tag Archive for "Biological Sciences" - Schmid College of Science and Technology

Schmid Students Present Research at Student Scholar Symposium "Doing research had a huge impact on my confidence as a scientist," said Paul Rosa '24

December 4, 2023 by Katy Gilbertson | Events

On Wednesday, November 29, Chapman’s Center for Undergraduate Excellence (CUE) hosted the biannual Student Scholar Symposium, which celebrates the breadth and depth of scholarly research and creative exploration by Chapman students. Projects ranged across all academic and creative disciplines. 36 Schmid students presented research posters, reflecting the college’s culture of rigorous inquiry. “The Student Scholar

Science in the Community: TriBeta Hosts Local Youth For a Science-Packed Saturday

November 9, 2023 by Katy Gilbertson | Events

“It is all too easy for us to overlook our blessings and not appreciate the value of higher education. Our mission is to demonstrate the boundless possibilities within higher education.” On Saturday, October 21, Chapman’s chapter of Beta Beta Beta (TriBeta) partnered up with course SCI 320/420, “STEM in Action: The Development of STEM Pedagogies

November Research Highlights Quantum gravity, dairy processing, and evapotranspiration

November 9, 2023 by Katy Gilbertson | Research

New publications for faculty in the Schmid College of Science and Technology showcase the breadth and depth of research across the college’s physics, biology education research, environmental science and policy, and food science programs. Jeremy Hsu, an assistant professor of biological sciences, has published new research on “Investigating the Influence of Assessment Question Framing on

A Matter of Degrees: Tropical Forests Are Within Critical Temperature Thresholds

September 23, 2023 by Rachel Morrison | Research

Two Chapman University scientists are on the team of more than a dozen who gathered and confirmed crisis-level data.

Chapman’s Beta Beta Beta Honor Society Hosts the Higher Ground Youth and Family Center

April 28, 2023 by SCSTU08 Anne Schmidt | Events

On Saturday, April 15th, the Chapman University chapter of Beta Beta Beta (TriBeta) Biology Honor Society partnered with the Grand Challenge Initiative SCI 320 course to host the Higher Ground Youth and Family Center, an organization that provides support and resources to youth and families in need. During the event, TriBeta students gave information on

Chapman Welcomes Over 800 Students and Families to Annual OCSEF Event Orange County Science and Engineering Fair returns to Chapman

April 21, 2023 by SCSTU08 Anne Schmidt | News

On Sunday, March 19, Chapman University hosted the Orange County Science and Engineering Fair (OCSEF) to announce the winners, in person, for the first time since 2019. With over 1300 applications and 500 student entries submitted, students were recognized for achievements in over 20 different board categories and 21 special award prizes. Along with student

Chapman Environmental Science Aluma Featured Guest on CBS’s “Mission Unstoppable”

March 7, 2023 by Chloe Melanson | News

On February 11 — International Day of Women and Girls in Science — Chapman environmental science aluma Kylle Roy ’13 was a featured guest on CBS’s “Mission Unstoppable,” hosted by Miranda Cosgrove. “Mission Unstoppable” is a television show highlighting inspiring female innovators in STEM (science, technology, engineering, and math) and their work and research to

Schmid Students Awarded Outstanding Poster Award at SoCal Chemistry Research Symposium Congratulations Mo Hijazi '24 and Leah Zahn '23!

September 1, 2022 by SCSTU08 Anne Schmidt | Research

Chapman University students Mo Hijazi ’24 and Leah Zahn ’23 were recently awarded the Outstanding Poster Award at the SoCal Chemistry Research Symposium hosted by the University of California, Irvine on Friday, August 12. Due to the pandemic, the conference was held virtually. Mo Hijazi, Junior Biological Sciences major, presented his poster on his research

Welcome New Fall 2022 Faculty

August 29, 2022 by SCSTU08 Anne Schmidt | News

Join us in welcoming our new additions to our Schmid College faculty! Sonja Cwik, Ph.D. (she/her), Assistant Professor, Physics Dr. Cwik received her doctorate from the University of Pittsburgh. Her research specializes in physics education, mentorship and workshops. She previously investigated gender differences in students’ motivational beliefs and inclusiveness of the learning environment in introductory physics

Simon STEM Scholar Shares Research Experience Ricardo Espinoza Hernandez '23 shares his REU experience as a Simon Scholar

July 14, 2022 by SCSTU08 Anne Schmidt | Research

Simon Scholar Ricardo Espinoza Hernandez, a rising senior biology major, is currently working at the University of Iowa as a part of their REU program. Ricardo answered questions for fellow students interested in pursuing research, shared his research experience, as well as his experience as a Simon Scholar, and what that means to his undergraduate