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Peer Mentor Program Recruits New Cohort
Department of Computer Science and Software Engineering
The School of Science Peer Mentor program has not only recruited a new cohort of students for the fall semester, see above, but a new faculty coordinator. Dr. Weihao Qu (below far left) from the Department of Computer Science and Software Engineering has taken over the faculty direction of the program from Associate Dean Catherine…
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Two School of Science Retirements
Department of Mathematics
Dr. Richard Bastian, Senior Lecturer in Mathematics and Dr. Catherine Duckett, Associate Dean of the School of Science were recognized at the Awards and Recognition Luncheon on the occasion of their retirements from Monmouth University. The following statements were read at the event. Together they have thirty-four years of full time service to the University.…
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Professor Wang Earns Monmouth University Distinguished Scholar Award
Department of Computer Science and Software Engineering
The newly implemented Monmouth University Distinguished Scholar award celebrates and encourages sustained excellence in scholarship and research. This year, Jay Wang, Ph.D., was named as one of three co-recipients who are each exemplary in their scholarship achievements. Wang’s scholarly interests include artificial intelligence, software engineering, formal methods, discrete event systems, and service computing. In particular,…
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Two School of Science Faculty Earn MU Distinguished Scholar Award
Department of Biology
The newly implemented Monmouth University Distinguished Scholar award celebrates and encourages sustained excellence in scholarship and research. This year, three university faculty were named as co-recipients who are each exemplary in their scholarship achievements. Dr. Jay Wang, Professor in the Department of Computer Science and Software Engineering – Dr. Wang’s scholarly interests include artificial intelligence,…
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CS Students MARCO App Featured in Asbury Park Press
Department of Computer Science and Software Engineering
Aquatic Information? Monmouth University created MARCO, an app for that! Karl Vilacoba, communications director, explains the uses of ocean data portal software created through the Urban Coast Institute at Monmouth University and its collaborators. The portal shows fishing grounds, marine life habitats, local boat ramps, “water trails” and other interesting aquatic information. The Mid-Atlantic Ocean…
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Featured Alumna: Skye Post ’21
Department of Biology
In her own words: I’m a biotech development consultant with a background that bridges biotech and finance. As an undergrad at Monmouth University, I spent four years researching harmful algal blooms under Dr. Jason Adolf. After earning my B.S. in Biology, I began consulting in pharmaceutical financing strategy and micro-cap IPO preparation for oncology biotech…
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Professor Turner Appointed Associate Editor of American Mathematical Monthly
Department of Mathematics
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23rd Annual Student Research Conference
Department of Biology, Department of Computer Science and Software Engineering
The 23rd Annual School of Science Student Research Conference was held on Friday, April 18th. This event showcased 32 research projects by teams of students and their faculty mentors from across the School of Science. The conference highlights the results of applied research, independent studies, and thesis projects being conducted by students in the departments…
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“The Impact of Yoga on Math Anxiety” (Honors School Research Conference)
Department of Mathematics
This project looked at the correlation between physical activity, specifically yoga, and students’ anxiety in their math class. The research objective was to determine if yoga reduces stress and anxiety and increases self-confidence in a mathematics classroom, specifically in first year Monmouth University math courses. Students portrayed their feelings towards their mathematics class on a…
