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NSU Research Associate Publishes Text on R programming language
Thomas W. MacFarland, Ed.D., senior research associate and associate professor, recently published a text on the R programming language (2012; Two-Way Analysis of Variance: Statistical Tests and Graphics Using R; New York: Springer). R has developed into a robust open source software environment, available as a free download, used with…
Bahaudin G. Mujtaba, D.B.A., professor of management at the H. Wayne Huizenga School of Business and Entrepreneurship, presented his research at the International Conference on Management Research (ICMR) in Lahore, Pakistan on Dec. 15-16. Professor Mujtaba discussed a paper that he coauthored, titled “Re-Industrialization Lessons, Policies and Strategies for a…
SHSS Faculty, Alum and Doctoral Students Present at AAMF Conference in Texas
Several faculty members, alumni and doctoral students in the Department of Family Therapy (DFT) in the Graduate School of Humanities and Social Sciences (SHSS) presented and facilitated sessions at the Annual Conference of the American Association for Marriage and Family Therapy (AAMFT) held in Fort Worth, Texas. The theme of…
Computer Sciences School’s Fall Working Paper Series Ends with Visiting Professor from Sweden
NSU’s Graduate School of Computer and Information Sciences (GSCIS) concluded the Fall chapter of its Working Paper Series forum on Nov. 29. Visiting from Sweden, Stefna Hrastinski, associate professor of Media Technology at the School of Computer Science and Communication, KTH Royal Institute of Technology, presented his work titled, “Student-student…
Computer Sciences School Professors Present at Sloan-C International Conference
Graduate School of Computer and Information Sciences professors Laurie Dringus, Ph.D., and Yair Levy, Ph.D., recently attended and presented during the Sloan-C 17th Annual International Conference on Online Learning in Orlando. Dringus participated in an invited panel presentation session titled “Because We Can: The Era of Big Data,” with Phil…
Computer Sciences School Doctoral Student Promoted at the Medical University of South Carolina
Graduate School of Computer and Information Sciences (GSCIS) doctoral student, Ragan DuBose-Morris, was recently promoted to faculty status as an Instructor at the Medical University of South Carolina (MUSC) in the Department of Library Science and Informatics. DuBose-Morris is also the Director of Learning Services with the South Carolina Area…
Med Student Named Student D.O. of the Year
Third-year NSU College of Osteopathic Medicine (NSU-COM) student Elizabeth Phung was recently selected from a competitive group of applicants to receive the Nova Southeastern University College of Osteopathic Medicine (NSU-COM) Student D.O. of the Year Award from her peers. She joins an exceptional group of previous winners who have gone…
NSU PR Professional Elected President of Local Chapter of Public Relations Society of America
Ken Ma, M.B.A., associate director of public affairs at Nova Southeastern University, was recently elected to serve as president of the Public Relations Society of America (PRSA) Greater Fort Lauderdale Chapter. Ma’s one-year term will run through 2012. Chartered in 1947, PRSA is the world’s largest and foremost organization of…
Computer Sciences School Doctoral Student Publishes Article in International Journal
Graduate School of Computer and Information Sciences doctoral student Matt Graham recently published an article titled, “Cognitive Dissonance Theory and Distance Education: Faculty Perceptions on the Efficacy of and Resistance to Distance Education” in The International Journal of Business, Humanities, and Technology. Graham is currently a faculty member at the…
Education Faculty Members Recognized for Distance Learning Books
The Division of Distance Learning of the Association for Educational Communications and Technology has granted the Information Age Publishing Distance Education Book Award 2011 to books co-edited by Michael Simonson, Ph.D., and Anymir Orellana, Ed.D., professors from the Abraham S. Fischler School of Education. The award is granted to outstanding…
Urban Land Institute Presents National Award to Huizenga Business Professor
The Urban Land Institute (ULI) recently recognized Professor Michael Maxwell as the 2011 recipient of ULI’s Robert M. O’Donnell Award. The national award recognizes distinguished service to ULI’s Advisory Panel Services one of its foundation programs and services to the nation. Maxwell serves as the Interim Director of the H….
Medical School Communications Director Elected to Public Relations Post
Scott Colton, APR, director of medical communications at Nova Southeastern University’s College of Osteopathic Medicine, was elected secretary of the Public Relations Society of America (PRSA) Greater Fort Lauderdale Chapter and vice chair of the American Association of Colleges of Osteopathic Medicine Marketing and Communications Advisory Council.
College of Allied Health and Nursing Students Help Feed Homeless During Thanksgiving
First-year physical therapy students from NSU’s College of Allied Health and Nursing (Class of 2014) recently volunteered to feed the homeless at the Jubilee Center of South Broward in Hollywood. They were joined by an occupational therapy student as well as a friend of one of the physical therapy students….
Law Professor Speaks on Libel and Slander Panel
Shepard Broad Law Center Professor Michael Richmond recently spoke on a panel with Outreach Director at Talmudic University, Rabbi Akiva Zweig, at a CLE (Continuing Legal Education) titled “American Cases through the Eyes of the Talmud – Defamation: Libel and Slander.” The CLE was held at Greenberg Traurig, P.A. in…
Huizenga School Professor and Student Present Research on Business Ethics
Randi L. Sims, Ph.D., professor of management at the H. Wayne Huizenga School of Business and Entrepreneurship, teamed up with undergraduate honors accounting student, Dominique Wimmer, to present their research titled “Attitudes Towards Business Ethics: A Study of Austrian Student Views” at the Academy of Business Disciplines Annual Conference on…
Students Collaborate at Caribbean Law Clinic
The Shepard Broad Law Center recently hosted the Caribbean Law Clinic (CLC), created by the American and Caribbean Law Initiative (ACLI) which is a consortium of four Caribbean and five U.S. law schools. Each semester law students meet in a selected venue to coordinate research and prepare a joint presentation…
Farquhar College of Arts and Sciences Students, Faculty Present at Conference on Tutoring in Writing
Students and faculty from the Farquhar College of Arts and Sciences presented at the National Conference on Peer Tutoring in Writing, held at Florida International University’s Biscayne Bay campus, Nov. 4–6. Four students—Mohamed Abdi-Hakim (biology major), Amionne Jean (computer information systems major), Liz Massy (environmental science/studies major), and Denise Pichardo…
SHSS Faculty and Student Present at Dispute Resolution Center Conference
Alexia Georgakopoulos, Ph.D., associate professor in the Department of Conflict Analysis and Resolution (DCAR) and Judith McKay, J.D., Ph.D., associate professor and chair of the Department of Multidisciplinary Studies (DMS) in the Graduate School of Humanities and Social Sciences (SHSS) gave presentations at the Florida Dispute Resolution Center’s 2011 Conference…
Farquhar College of Arts and Sciences Faculty Member Premieres Dance Production in Miami
Augusto Soledade, M.F.A., assistant professor in the Farquhar College of Arts and Sciences, recently premiered his latest dance production, Cordel, at the South Miami-Dade Cultural Arts Center (SMDCAC). In addition to teaching a variety of dance courses at the college, Soledade also serves as the artistic director of the Brazz…
Top Undergraduates Inducted into Alpha Chi National Honor Society
More than 70 NSU undergraduate students have been inducted into the Alpha Chi national honor society for the 2011–2012 academic year. Alpha Chi recognizes the top 10 percent of juniors and seniors in each undergraduate major. The Farquhar College of Arts and Sciences hosted an induction ceremony and reception at…