We recently caught up with biochemistry and molecular biology alumnus Jonathan Woo ’15. Jonathan is in his second year of medical school at the University of Hawaii John A. Burns School of Medicine located in his hometown of Honolulu, HI. We asked him a few questions about how Chapman University influenced his getting into medical
Earlier this week, Schmid College faculty showcased their research and opportunities for students to get involved in it at the university-wide Office of Undergraduate Research and Creative Activity (OURCA) 2016 Faculty Research Expo. They were joined at the annual event by faculty from across the university in a tremendous display of the breadth of scholarly
Last Thursday, Chapman University’s Biology of Cancer class hosted Lupe Romero, a nearly 5-year pancreatic cancer survivor, and Roberta Luna, a 14-year pancreatic cancer survivor. The women generously shared their highly personal experiences with pancreatic cancer to the room of approximately 25 upperclass biochemistry and molecular biology majors and biological sciences majors. Most of the
Just one year ago, I couldn’t have imagined the roller-coaster research on algal blooms would take me on. My name is Joselyn Aceves, and I am a recent Chapman graduate. I graduated this past May 2016 with a B.S. in Biological Sciences and minor in Environmental Sciences. This whole idea of studying harmful algal blooms
This summer, I went on a fantastic adventure. I adventured to a faraway land, where the natives speak in a foreign tongue, the drivers do not understand the concept of yielding at a roundabout, and June is smack in the middle of the rainy season. I traveled, with my professor, Dr. William Wright, to the
Kris Olsen and Kati Bye from Chapman University’s Campus Planning department joined Abacus Project Management, Inc.’s Sam Yacob to give the Schmid College of Science and Technology ’s Dean’s office faculty and staff a tour of the Center for Science and Technology construction site. Scheduled for completion in fall 2018, the center will be the
Schmid College is pleased to announce the 2016-17 Schmid Student Leadership Council (SSLC)! The SSLC is a select group of Schmid College undergraduate and graduate students who serve as leaders and ambassadors for Schmid College of Science and Technology, as well as advisors to the Dean’s office and the faculty of Schmid College. “This is an
The Junior Wang-Fradkin Professorship, Chapman University’s highest faculty award in recognition of exceptional merit in scholarly or creative activity Wang-Fradkin Professorships, was awarded to Roman Buniy, Ph.D. , assistant professor of physics, at the 21st Annual Chapman University Faculty Honors Convocation, held Friday, May 13, in the George H.W. Bush Conference Center. The Junior Wang-Fradkin Professorship
For the first time in the history of the University, college-level academia, and elite snorkeling schools worldwide, Chapman University is offering students the pioneering opportunity to take part in Semester Under the Sea, a comprehensive semester long adventure course that touches four different oceans, 13 majors seas, one underwater lost empire, three Red Lobster restaurants, and over 20
Chapman University faculty showcased its scholarly and creative research last week at the Fifth Annual Faculty Research Expo hosted by the Office of Undergraduate Research and Creative Activity. Seven of Chapman’s nine schools and colleges presented opportunities for students to study in their desired fields. The event was open to students interested in researching with