On August 4th, 2021, Schmid College of Science and Technology hosted the first annual Summer Research Showcase to celebrate the undergraduate students who participated in summer research programs such as SURF, SURFEES, and Schmid College Summer Interns. This was the biggest summer research cohort Schmid College has ever had. The student participants presented their research
Jesse Rush ‘18 graduated with a BS in biological sciences and a BA in Spanish. During her time at Chapman, Rush was the President of the Chapman University chapter of Women in Science and Technology, an Orientation Leader, and participated in undergraduate research opportunities. From Geneva, Illinois, Rush was able to enter into the Chapman
Rosita Saul ‘20 graduated with a B.S. in biological sciences and a minor in Holocaust history. During her time at Chapman, Saul was greatly involved around campus, where she was a member of the American Medical Student Association (AMSA), a child life volunteer at UCI Health, a volunteer at Higher Ground, a tutor at the
Abbigael Eli ‘20 graduated with a biochemistry and molecular biology degree and rhetoric and writing studies minor. During her time at Chapman, Eli was heavily involved around campus, acting as a supplemental instructor for Bio 208, a tutor for general chemistry and general biology courses, ACS Vice President, and was a student representative for the
On April 29th, the Offices of the President, the Provost, and the Vice President for Research announced the recipients of the 2021 Faculty Opportunity Fund Awards. The Faculty Opportunity Fund program was established to support faculty in the development of new and innovative research, scholarship, and creative activity. This year, out of 40 proposals submitted,
On May 7, 2021, Dean of Students Jerry Price, Ph.D., held the 2021 Campus Leadership Awards to recognize and celebrate the outstanding achievements of our Chapman students. Dean Price presented the awards via the @LifeatCU Instagram account. You can view the videos here. Ronald M. Huntington Award for Outstanding Scholarship Co-Recipient Ashley Nichols The Ronald
Happy Earth Day, Chapman! Many of our students and faculty love to enjoy the beautiful Southern California environment, exploring both the beaches and mountains within driving distance of campus. One Chapman professor, Matt Yurko, is working to ensure these beautiful spaces are healthy and protected through the nonprofit Project Grow. He told us more about the
Schmid College Graduating Class of 2021! The Chapman Commencement weekend will be one you’ll remember for years to come. This ceremony will honor your achievements and celebrate the work you have done in your time at Chapman University and within Schmid College. Schmid College & Fowler School of Engineering Commencement Ceremony Sunday, August 8, 2021,
It is Autism Awareness Month! Here in Schmid, we have a number of students working on interdisciplinary projects combining computer science, machine learning, and psychology to better understand Autism Spectrum Disorder (ADS). Two of those researchers are Dr. Raymond Anden and Dr. Chelsea Parlett, both of whom were awarded their doctorate in computational and data
Congratulations to Ashley Nichols ’20, who recently was awarded the National Science Foundation Graduate Research Fellowship (NSF GRFP)! The NSF GRFP recognizes graduate students in science, technology, engineering, and math who are pursuing further education in masters and doctoral programs. The fellows receive opportunities for international research and professional development, as well as an annual