Tag Archive for "Environmental Science & Policy" - Schmid College of Science and Technology

“Although summer research is short, I will never forget this experience.” Community College Students Selected to Engage in Keck Center Research

July 23, 2019 by Sarah Buckley | Research

This summer, 10 local community colleges students had the opportunity to conduct research alongside Chapman faculty in the Keck Center for Science and Engineering. The Summer Undergraduate Research Fellowship in Ecological and Environmental Sciences (SURFEES) is an annual sponsored program by the National Science Foundation-Research Experiences for Undergraduate (NSF-REU). Chapman partners with Citrus College, Irvine

14 Schmid Student-Athletes Honored as Part of the SCIAC All-Academic Team

July 19, 2019 by Sarah Buckley | News

The Southern California Intercollegiate Athletic Conference (SCIAC) selected 221 of Chapman’s student-athletes for the 2018-19 All-Academic Team. Chapman had the fourth-most selections out of the nine schools in the SCIAC. Read Chapman’s official announcement here >> 14 out of Chapman’s 221 student-athletes honored were Schmid College students! To receive this All-Academic distinction, student-athletes must have

From Swamp Monsters to Anteaters Alumni Spotlight: Swamp Monster Alumna Kristin Gabriel '16

June 11, 2019 by Sarah Buckley | Alumni

Sporting their Swamp Monster pride, three alumnae from Dr. Jason Keller’s lab got together for a photo-op wearing their lab shirts and to connect with each other for the first time. Research in Dr. Keller’s lab focuses on understanding how ecosystems function and how these functions will respond to ongoing global change. Most of the

Schmid Students Receive Highest Honors at 2019 Campus Leadership Awards Vidal Arroyo wins Cheverton; Daniel Chang wins Huntington; Alejandra Solis wins Delp

May 22, 2019 by Sarah Buckley | News

On May 3, 2019, Dean of Students Jerry Price, Ph.D. and his office held the 2019 Campus Leadership Awards, to recognize and celebrate the outstanding achievements of our students and organizations within the Chapman community. Schmid College students received the highest honors, including the Paul S. Delp Award, the Ronald M. Huntington Award and the

Schmid Students Inducted into Phi Beta Kappa Congratulations to Vidal Arroyo '19, Jenny Gritton '19 and Crosby Tinucci '20

April 24, 2019 by Sarah Buckley | News

On Thursday, April 18, 2019, Vidal Arroyo ’19, Jenny Gritton ’19 and Crosby Tinucci ’20 were among the 22 students inducted into Chapman’s newest honors society Phi Beta Kappa, Psi of California. Read more about the induction ceremony here. Phi Beta Kappa is the oldest, most prestigious honors society in the nation. Established in 1776,

Students Travel To D.C. For Citizens’ Climate Congressional Education Day Chapman Students take a trip to Washington to maintain the proverbial torch to build the political will for a more sustainable future

December 1, 2017 by Kelvin Hoppel | News

Over 500 volunteers travelled to the nation’s capital a few weeks ago to learn how to become active members in a democracy from one of the most prominent grassroots environmental organizations in the nation: The Citizens’ Climate Lobby/Citizens’ Climate Education (CCL/CCE). Thanks to SGA funding, CCL, and support from a multitude of Chapman University faculty

2017-18 Hands-on Scientific Research Opportunities for Undergraduates Science professors showcase research opportunities at OURCA's 2017 Faculty Research Expo

October 12, 2017 by M. Sawyer | Events

Wondering what kinds of hands-on research experiences science faculty offer students? Are you a Chapman undergraduate looking to participate in scientific research? Check out the descriptions below and then contact the professor to inquire about open opportunities. Last week marked the inaugural Discover Research and Arts Week (DRAW) hosted by the Office of Undergraduate Research and Creative Activity (OURCA), and many

Announcing the 2017-18 Schmid Student Leadership Council

September 12, 2017 by M. Sawyer | News

Schmid College is pleased to announce the 2017-18 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

Kids wise up about water pollution, with a little help from Chapman students

June 8, 2017 by Gabriel Flores, AmeriCorps VISTA | Community

Chapman University’s Civic Engagement Initiatives is taking a stand against water pollution. For the past five years, Civic Engagement Initiatives staff have worked with OC Watersheds to train Chapman students as Watershed Education Ambassadors. Each year, Ambassadors present at local afterschool programs and 5th grade classrooms on topics related to water conservation and pollution. In

Schmid College Students Take Top Honors at 2017 Campus Leadership Awards Taylor Patti wins Cheverton; Sara Wanous wins Peterson; Taryn Miyake wins Huntington

May 5, 2017 by M. Sawyer | News

At the end of each academic year, Dean of Students Jerry Price, Ph.D. and his office celebrate remarkable achievements among the Chapman University undergraduate student body at the Campus Leadership Awards. Schmid College students took many honors, including three of the highest: the Ronald M. Huntington Award for Outstanding Scholarship, the Gloria and Julian Peterson