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Alumni Profile: Soyeb Barot
Soyeb Barot (M.S. ’05) credits ºÚÁϵ¼º½ for putting him on a path to success. Now, he gives back to his alma mater as a mentor in the College of Engineering and Computing Sciences CAMPUS Mentoring Program.
Garden as Classroom
James O’Rourke B.A. ’85) has worked at ºÚÁϵ¼º½ for 43 years, but the real fruits of his labor are in the garden behind Balding House on the Long Island campus, where more than 50 different crops grow and provide both fresh produce and learning opportunities for the greater ºÚÁϵ¼º½ community.
Beyond the Bones: Brainy Birds
Assistant Professor Aki Watanabe, Ph.D., published the first study from his NSF CAREER grant-funded research project; he proposes using a domesticated chicken to study how birds—and perhaps animals in general—ended up with differently shaped brains.
Biomedical Researchers Secure Prestigious Federal Grants
Faculty from the College of Osteopathic Medicine have secured a collective $1.4 million dollars in grants that support studies to further the understanding and treatment of several health conditions, including pediatric brain cancer, heart failure, and hypertension.
Alumnus Kyriacos Athens Athanasiou Named Great Immigrant
Kyriacos Athens Athanasiou, Ph.D. (B.S. ’84), was named to the Carnegie Corporation of New York’s annual list of Great Immigrants, which celebrates exemplary naturalized citizens who are helping make the United States a land of opportunity for all.
Beyond the Bones: Sizing Up Thunder Beasts
Research co-authored by Associate Professor Matthew Mihlbachler, Ph.D., explores the fossil record of an ancient relative of the rhino to help explain why natural selection might favor larger animals more often than smaller animals.
Gerdes Named ºÚÁϵ¼º½â€™s First University Professor
Professor Anthony (Martin) Gerdes, Ph.D., chair of biomedical sciences in the College of Osteopathic Medicine, has achieved this distinction, effective in the new academic year.
Spotlight on Faculty Tenures and Promotions for 2023-2024
As ºÚÁϵ¼º½ prepares for the 2023-2024 academic year, several faculty members were recognized through tenure and promotions.
Beyond the Bones: (Climbing) Birds of a Feather
Anatomy research demonstrates how birds use their tails to climb.
2023 ºÚÁϵ¼º½ Energy Conference: Energy Careers and Professional Societies
On June 7, faculty, alumni, and industry experts explored the various energy-based careers and professional societies within the energy management field at ºÚÁϵ¼º½â€™s annual Energy Conference.