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NSU In The News
Carlos Montero’s dedication to his profession and students recently earned him national recognition.
NSU’s University School teacher was one of 108 nationally, and only two in the state, to receive the Presidential Award for Excellence in Mathematics and Science Teaching. http://www.sun-sentinel.com/local/broward/davie/fl-cn-montero-0816-20150813-story.html
Huizenga College of Business Professor Quoted on Work/Life Balance
Bob Preziosi, professor, H. Wayne Huizenga College of Business and Entrepreneurship, is quoted in this informative article about work/life balance: http://www.workforce.com/articles/21548-the-work-life-harried-go-round
NSU Optometry Professor Quoted on Univision.com
Yin Tea, O.D., FAAO, assistant professor and chief of pediatrics and binocular vision at NSU’s College of Optometry, was quoted in an article on Univision.com about how to detect if your child needs glasses. Click here to read the article in Spanish.
NSU Disaster Preparedness Expert Quoted in Chicago Medicine
The attached cover story for the August 2015 issue of Chicago Medicine cover focuses on disaster preparedness and features several quotes from Cecilia Rokusek, Ed.D., M.Sc., RDN, program manager for the NSU College of Osteopathic Medicine’s Institute for Disaster Preparedness. Click here to view the entire publication.
NSU Dental Grant Featured on Autism Speaks Home Page
Autism Speaks, the world’s leading autism science and advocacy organization, featured a $3.4 grant secured by Romer Ocanto, D.D.S., M.S., CAGS, chair of the Department of Pediatric Dentistry at NSU’s College of Dental Medicine, to train dentists to care for patients with autism on its website. Click here to read the…
NSU Professor Appears on WPBT2 show, “Haiti Journal”
David Kilroy, Ph.D., associate professor, division of Humanities, College of Humanities, Arts, and Social Sciences, appeared on the PBS show, “Haiti Journal.” The topic was the 100th anniversary of the United States invasion of Haiti. He and two other panelists discussed the impact this event has had on the country…
Newly Discovered Anglerfish Species Darling of Media
FORT LAUDERDALE – DAVIE, FL – During a recent research excursion, Nova Southeastern University researcher and professor Tracey Sutton, Ph.D. found something that no one on earth had ever seen before. A new species of anglerfish. Dr. Sutton, who works in NSU’s Halmos College of Natural Sciences and Oceanography,…
$3.4M Dental Grant to Research Autism Highlighted in Media
Romer Ocanto, D.D.S., M.S., CAGS, chair of the Department of Pediatric Dentistry at NSU’s College of Dental Medicine recently received a $3.4 million grant to enhance dental care and access for people with autism. Click here to read more about the grant in the Sun-Sentinel and click here to read a Q&A about…
NSU Professor Appears on WPBT2 “Issues”
Albert Williams, Ph.D., professor at the H. Wayne Huizenga College of Business and Entrepreneurship, was the guest at the PBS show, “Issues.” The topic was “Minimum Wage and Child Poverty.” Click here to watch the video.
NSU Marine Researcher’s Studies Featured by National Geographic
Fort Lauderdale-Davie, Fla. – The marine industry is a vital component of the South Florida lifestyle. To that end, Nova Southeastern University researcher Matthew Johnston, Ph.D., has been studying the impact invasive species have on our marine ecosystem. One species in particular – the lionfish – has been a focus…
NSU University School Teacher on NBC 6
President Barack Obama named 108 mathematics and science teachers across the United States as recipients of the prestigious Presidential Award for Excellence in Mathematics and Science Teaching. Carlos Montero, a teacher at Nova Southeastern University (NSU) University School, is among those honored. Click here to watch the video.
Meltzer Returns to His Roots With New Thriller
Thrillers first put Brad Meltzer on best-sellers lists, but lately he’s been busy with other projects: five children’s books, an advice guide for children, a nonfiction book and a comic book as well as hosting the TV series “Brad Meltzer’s Lost History” on H2 and “Brad Meltzer’s Decoded” on the…
Focus on South Florida: Artists For Conservation/Nova Art Exhibition
With the support of Nova Southeastern University, BBX Capital Foundation, and The Guy Harvey Ocean Foundation, Artists for Conservation (AFC) has announced a new world class exhibit and international cultural event for South Florida. Click below to view the story
NSU’s Speech-Language Pathology Program Highlighted on Channel 10
NSU speech-language pathology professor Barbara O’Connor Wells, Ph.D., CCC-CLP, discussed the impact of technology such as tablets and smartphones on children’s speech development on a WPLG Channel 10 HealthCast with Kristi Krueger. Click below to view the story. video platformvideo managementvideo solutionsvideo player
Shark’s unique trek could help save the species
FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. — Her name is Jiffy Lube2, a relatively small shortfin mako shark that, like others of her kind, swims long distances every day in search of prey and comfortable water temperatures. But Jiffy Lube2’s travels are making waves among scientists who study sharks. The 140-pound mako swam…
NSU Tagged Mako Shark is Media Darling
FORT LAUDERDALE-DAVIE, Fla. – Recently one of NSU’s Guy Harvey Research Institute tagged short-fin mako sharks made her way off the coast of New York City. It was just one stop in an epic journey this little lady has made the past year or so. You can read more…
NSU Law Professor Discusses Consumer Rights on Local10
Mike Flynn, professor, Shepard Broad Law Center, discusses consumer rights in these two Local 10 segments. BROADCAST STORY: Attorney General’s Office investigates Mattress One complaints | News – Home video platformvideo managementvideo solutionsvideo player WEB EXTRA: Nova Southeastern…
Fort Myers Nursing Students Learn about Caring for Rural and Underserved Populations
Entry-level College of Nursing students from NSU’s Fort Myers campus are currently completing their Population Health Practicum. In this class, students learn about providing health care in rural and undeserved areas and the challenges that come associated with patients from these communities. One of the resources the students learned about…
NSU Community Grieves for Charleston
Nova Southeastern University students, administrators, faculty and staff came together to sign a banner in support of the Charleston and Emanuel AME Church communities in response to tragic massacre on June 17. Sharonda Coleman-Singleton, one of the nine victims killed in the shooting was obtaining a degree in speech-language pathology…
NSU Professor Featured in CBS 4’s Women to Watch
Nancy Klimas, M.D., professor and chair of NSU College of Osteopathic Medicine’s Department of Clinical Immunology and director of NSU’s Institute for Neuro-Immune Medicine, was featured on CBS 4’s Women to Watch segment with Tara Gilani. This segment that features women in the South Florida community who are making a…