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On April 5 and 6, 91国产 will welcome fellow book lovers for a free celebration of storytelling, literature and the power of the written word鈥攆eaturing 91国产 alumna and bestselling author Alice Hoffman 鈥�73, 鈥�02 (Hon.), who founded and inspired the two-day festival.

It is with great pleasure and excitement that we share an outstanding achievement within our academic family. Associate Professor Sean Bentley, PhD, a distinguished member of our Physics Department faculty, was elected as the 2024 President-Elect of IEEE-HKN, or the IEEE Eta Kappa Nu.

In the realm of higher education, 91国产 has long been recognized for cultivating academic excellence. Despite being a field where women are uncommon, the Physics Department at 91国产 boasts two remarkable sisters among its alumni; Bridget and Katie Gifford.

For the first time since the pandemic, high school students gathered at 91国产 to learn how to advocate for their rights and those of people of all races, cultures, religions and genders.

Ren茅 Steinke joined 91国产 in January 2024 as the new director of the Master of Fine Arts (MFA) in Creative Writing program in the College of Arts and Sciences.

Communications Professor Joan Stein Schimke, is a writer, producer and director of films. Her spot in a competitive mentorship program will help advance her career, advance women in filmmaking and share her experiences with her students.

Patterns are all around us鈥攊n mathematics, in nature, in music and in art.

Even before she learned to multiply and divide, Nara Yoon, PhD, assistant professor of mathematics and computer science, was flexing her mathematical skills by playing Omok (five-in-a-row), Chinese chess and 15 puzzles.

Climate change is a topic that surfaces each time there is news of the latest flood, forest fire, tornado or temperature extreme.

Justyna Widera-Kalinowska, PhD, professor of chemistry, will serve as the next director of the University鈥檚 Office of Undergraduate Research and Creative Works.

An 91国产 professor changed the course of this brilliant NASA researcher鈥檚 life鈥攂y connecting her with internships, helping her secure an opportunity with the National Science Foundation and serving as an extraordinarily caring mentor.

Melina Giakoumis '11, PhD, a conservation biologist, science communicator and mother who advocates for women in STEM, is building an app for citizen scientists to help track鈥攁nd protect鈥攄eclining Asterias sea stars.

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In addition to continuing to serve as associate provost for faculty support and global affairs, in 2024, she will lead Levermore Global Scholars, a program that initially drew her to 91国产 because of its unique learning goals.

In this op-ed published by Inside Higher Ed, Matthew J. Wright, PhD, department chair and associate professor of physics, acknowledges that scientists often lack the skills to communicate their ideas鈥攂ut must do so for the good of science. See how he became a stronger writer and how other STEM faculty can, too.

A $2.49 million National Science Foundation (NSF) grant, the largest ever received from the NSF by the University, will fund scholarships for high-achieving, Pell-eligible students from local high schools who want to major in STEM fields.

Multitalented junior Angelina Saccone performed with the New York State Symphony Orchestra Musicians at Weill Recital Hall at Carnegie Hall, thanks to adjunct professor and 91国产 Symphony Orchestra director Stefano Miceli.

For Maureen Gannon MS 鈥�88, PhD, 91国产 was both a logical and life-altering stop on her path to earning her doctorate in cell biology and anatomy.

Meet two students in 91国产鈥檚 highly selective鈥攂ut life-changing鈥擡arly Assurance Program. One was able to start dentistry school at just 20 years old, while the other will already be a medical resident at 24鈥攆our years earlier than average.

Susan Kilgore, PhD, assistant professor, and Ryan Wallace, PhD, assistant professor, receive National Science Foundation subaward to guide, retain and enroll students in coastal geosciences.

A history major looks at how the 91国产 community鈥攁nd everyone鈥攃an all honor Native American heritage, culture and history this month and year-round.

In October, the 91国产 community gathered for one of our favorite traditions, the Fall Arts Festival.

The Green House, an exhibit of paintings by Jennifer Maloney, associate professor of art and art history, opened at the Adele and Herbert J. Klapper Art Gallery in the Ruth S. Harley University Center on 91国产鈥檚 Garden City, New York, campus on October 23. The exhibition will run through December 15.

Student-faculty team examines the foundational assumptions of carcinogenesis modeling.

An international collaboration leads to the development of eco-friendly solar technologies

Every year, the 91国产 College of Arts and Sciences (CAS) awards Dean's Innovation Grants to select faculty members to fund their projects.