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Honors for Outstanding Faculty Members

Fri, 02 May 2008

Each spring, the Farquhar College of Arts and Sciences recognizes one full-time and one part-time faculty member as “Outstanding Teacher of the Year” for their strong commitment to student learning and student success. The college has many outstanding teachers, and these awards reflect endorsement and support from students and peers.

Mark Jaffe, D.P.M., assistant professor in the Division of Math, Science, and Technology, has been selected as the 2008-2009 Outstanding Full-Time Teacher of the Year in the Farquhar College of Arts and Sciences. Gerard Loisel, M.S.T., associate lecturer in the Division of Math, Science, and Technology, has been selected as the 2008-2009 Outstanding Part-Time Teacher of the Year in the Farquhar College of Arts and Sciences.

As a component of the honor of being selected as Outstanding Full-Time Teacher of Year, Jaffe will represent all faculty members and welcome students to the start of the 2008–2009 academic year during the convocation program, which will be held on Tuesday, September 2. Both recipients will be recognized at the Baccalaureate Reception on Friday, May 9.

The following faculty members have also been honored by their peers to serve as 2008 Faculty Marshalls at the upcoming NSU Undergraduate Commencement Ceremony on Saturday, May 10. Faculty Marshalls will lead students into the arena, will be seated with students, and will lead students across the stage.

Division of Social and Behavioral Sciences:

· Lena Hall, Ph.D., associate professor

· Jaime Tartar, Ph.D., assistant professor

Division of Math, Science, and Technology:

· Dimitri Giarikos, Ph.D., assistant professor and coordinator of science

· Mark Jaffe, D.P.M., assistant professor

Division of Humanities:

· Tim Dixon, Ph.D., associate professor

· Kate Waites, Ph.D., professor

Undergraduate Honors Students Present at American Chemical Society Meeting

Fri, 02 May 2008

Two undergraduate students in the Divisional Honors Program within the Division of Math, Science, and Technology in the Farquhar College of Arts and Sciences received the honor of presenting poster presentations at the American Chemical Society Meeting in New Orleans, Louisiana, on April 6–9. Both students worked on their projects under the guidance of faculty adviser Dimitri Giarikos, Ph.D., assistant professor and coordinator of science in the Division of Math, Science, and Technology.

At the meeting, Karoline Korah, a biology major with a minor in chemistry and physics, presented her Honors thesis on “The Formation of a New Dendrimer-Porphyrin Compound and its Potential use as an MRI Agent.” Terry-Ann Dawes, a biology major with a minor in chemistry, presented her Honors thesis on “Synthesis of New Ruthenium (II) Complex, Ru(bpyCN)₃²⁺(bpy=2,2’ bipyridine) and Examination of its Use as a DNA Probing Biosensor.” Both Korah and Dawes started working on their projects in the fall semester of 2006. They are also both enrolled to begin NSU’s Osteopathic Medicine program in the fall.

Students in the Divisional Honors Program work on an undergraduate research project under the direction of a faculty adviser. The program is open to juniors and seniors invited to participate according to criteria established by each academic program. For more information on the Undergraduate Honors Program, visit www.undergrad.nova.edu/honors.

Undergraduate Students in Division of Math, Science, and Technology Earn Prominent Summer Internships

Fri, 02 May 2008

The Division of Math, Science, and Technology in the Farquhar College of Arts and Sciences would like to announce three prestigious summer internships that have been awarded its students.

Myra Rafi and Alexandra D. Timis, both biology majors, have been selected as the inaugural participants for the Summer 2008 Intercampus Undergraduate Student Externship Program, a joint venture between the Indiana University School of Medicine-Northwest (IUSM-Northwest), Nova Southeastern University, and the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. The program promotes self-development, truth, and power via basic science research with clinical and real-life applications. The Division of Math, Science, and Technology would like to recognize Don Rosenblum, Ph.D., dean of the Farquhar College of Arts and Sciences, for his support of this initiative.

Rafi will be working in the laboratories of Nancy J. Mangini, Ph.D., and Brian G. Kennedy, Ph.D. Her work will focus on age related macular degeneration (AMD)—the leading cause of visual impairment in the United States. The research will test the hypothesis that differences in pigmentation in a particular cell type present in the eye, the retinal pigment epithelium (RPE), contributes to racial differences in susceptibility to AMD.

Timis will be working in the laboratory of Tatiana Kostrominova, Ph.D., focusing on the changes of gene and protein expression in skeletal muscle during metabolic syndrome, denervation and aging, and their effect on the decline of muscle functional activity. The research will entail preparing, staining and analyzing muscle sections from control and experimental animals (mice, rats and miniature swine), in order to elucidate the structural changes underlying the functional decline of muscle activity.

Additionally, Carlos Haderspock, a biology major, has been awarded an internship where he will spend the summer in Lutz, Austria, following a transplant team. His research will involve a comparison of a student health center in the U.S., located at NSU, with help from Pablo Calzada, D.O., of NSU’s Health Professions Division, and a student health center in Austria, located at Lutz University, with Philip Steigler, M.D.

Students may earn credit for internships that complement and enhance their academic programs, including internships in science, business, government, and the arts. Students interested in pursuing internships should contact their academic advisor or the Career Resource Center for more information.

Undergraduate Transfer Day

Mon, 31 Mar 2008

The Undergraduate Admissions Office will host a Transfer Day for undergraduate transfer students hoping to complete their bachelor’s degree at Nova Southeastern University. Transfer Day will allow potential students to meet with an admissions counselor and receive an admissions decision, have their academic credits evaluated and know what will transfer to NSU, meet with an academic advisor and register for classes, process their financial aid applications, and learn about scholarship opportunities. Students should bring all prior transcripts with them for evaluation. Transfer Day will be held on NSU’s main campus from noon–7:00 p.m. on Wednesday, May 21. Appointments are encouraged. Walk-ins are welcome. To RSVP, contact the Undergraduate Admissions Office at (954) 262-8000 or 800-338-4723, ext. 8000, or email admissions@nova.edu.

Psi Chi National Honor Society in Psychology Inducts 16 New Members

Thu, 24 Apr 2008

Psi Chi, the national honor society in psychology, held its sixth annual induction ceremony at NSU on April 12. In the ceremony, 16 new members were inducted and three new officers were installed. The induction began with welcoming remarks given by Laxmi Lalwani, 2007-2008 Psi Chi president, and Weylin Sternglanz, Ph.D., faculty adviser for Psi Chi and assistant professor in the Division of Social and Behavioral Sciences at the Farquhar College of Arts and Sciences. Todd Shackelford, Ph.D., professor and chair of the Evolutionary Psychology Program at Florida Atlantic University, delivered the keynote speech. Shackelford is one of the world’s leading experts in evolutionary psychology. Closing remarks were made by Don Rosenblum, Ph.D., dean of the Farquhar College of Arts and Sciences. The event honored some of the best psychology majors and minors in the Farquhar College of Arts and Sciences. It was the culmination of some exceptionally hard work by the Psi Chi students, particularly the officers. Refreshments were served before and after the event. Exceptional leadership was displayed by the following students in their efforts to arrange food, drinks, and facilities for the event: Laxmi Lalwani (2007-2008 Psi Chi president), Christi O’Neill (2007-2008 Psi Chi vice-president, 2008-2009 Psi Chi president elect), and Randy Denis (2008-2009 Psi Chi vice-president elect). The following students also helped in organizing the event: Bridget Haley (2007-2008 Psi Chi treasurer), Raquel Sanchez (2007-2008 Psi Chi Webmaster/historian), and Jovaughn Barnard (2007-2008 Psi Chi recording secretary). Psi Chi promotes excellence in scholarship and advances the science of psychology. For more information about the NSU chapter of Psi Chi, visit www.nova.edu/NSU_PSI_CHI .

HACU Internships

Sun, 17 Feb 2008

Students are invited to apply for a summer or fall 2008 internship through the Hispanic Association of Colleges and Universities’ (HACU) National Internship Program (HNIP). The application deadline for one of these paid internships, with federal agencies or private corporations nationwide, is February 22 for summer placement, and June 14 for fall placement.

The internship program matches students’ interests, education, and experience with the association’s federal and corporate partners. Students receive paid round-trip airfare, assistance with housing arrangements, a weekly stipend, emergency medical insurance, and an orientation in Washington, D.C. Interns participate in a wide range of professional, social, and cultural activities.

It is not necessary to be Hispanic to apply for this program. Students can learn more and apply online at www.hnip.net. For questions, call HNIP in Washington, D.C., at (202) 467-0893.

NSU Undergraduate Campus Visitation Day

Sun, 11 May 2008

Nova Southeastern University will host a Campus Visitation Day for prospective undergraduate students on Saturday, June 21, from 9:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m. The best way to get to know NSU is to visit. Obtain all of the information you need about academic majors, the admission process, and financial aid. Tour campus with a current student and have a one-on-one interview with an admission counselor.

RSVP is encouraged. Specific directions and confirmation will be sent upon receipt of your RSVP. Walk-ins are also welcome. For further information, contact the Office of Undergraduate Admissions at (954) 262-8000 or toll-free at 800-338-4723, ext. 8000, or email us at admissions@nova.edu.