Tag Archives: Ph.D.
Join Us for STOP. THINK. CONNECT. Cyber Awareness and Cyber Careers Sessions, Jan. 25
Interested in cyber threats, or perhaps pondering a career in cyber security? This is your chance to be a part of “STOP.THINK.CONNECT.Miami.,” part of a national Department of Homeland Security campaign to raise cyber awareness in the community. Leaders from Miami’s government, business and civic communities will host a variety…
Faculty Presentation to Include Talk, Film about African Fashion Designers
As part of the Farquhar College of Arts and Sciences Faculty Lecture Series, Chetachi Egwu, Ph.D., assistant professor in the college, and Cathleen Dean, adjunct professor in the college, will present “Runway Afrique: The Power of African Images in the Fashion Industry”. The talk and film screening will take place…
Farquhar College of Arts and Sciences celebration of Black History Month continues
Each February, the Farquhar College of Arts and Sciences commemorates Black History Month, celebrating the contributions of African Americans in United States history. The college invites the NSU community to participate in the following thought-provoking and inspiring events that will explore the people, literature, music, and experiences of black history…
Farquhar College of Arts and Sciences Celebrates Black History Month with Workshops, Talks
Each February, the Farquhar College of Arts and Sciences commemorates Black History Month, celebrating the contributions of African Americans in United States history. The college invites the NSU community to participate in the following thought-provoking and inspiring events that will explore the people, literature, music, and experiences which characterize black…
Psychologist Elizabeth Loftus is Next Distinguished Speaker, Feb. 9
Just how reliable is the human memory? That’s a question noted psychologist Elizabeth Loftus, Ph.D., has studied for the past 30 years. On Thursday, Feb. 9, the Farquhar College of Arts and Sciences will welcome Loftus to NSU as part of its Distinguished Speakers Series. Loftus will present a talk…
CPS to Host Book Signing by Contemporary Artist Sheila Elias, Jan. 12
Karen Grosby, Ed.D., Dean of the Center for Psychological Studies and Irv Lippman, Executive Director of the Museum Of Art | Fort Lauderdale, are inviting all NSU faculty, staff, alumni, and students to a private reception and book signing featuring contemporary artist Sheila Elias, author of Somewhere-Anywhere. Both events take…
Faculty Symposium Creates Thought Provoking Discussions
“Where Have You Gone Joe DiMaggio? Are We Allowed to Have Heroes Anymore?” was the topic for the 4th faculty symposium, hosted by President George L. Hanbury II, Ph.D., on Dec. 1. Speakers Stephen Russo, Ph.D. and Kenneth Johnson, D.O., led the discussion about society’s reaction to and interest in…
Professor of Management Participates on Diversity Panel
On Nov. 19, Bahaudin Mujtaba, D.B.A., professor of Management at the H. Wayne Huizenga School of Business and Entrepreneurship, made a presentation during the Third Annual South Florida Diversity Summit. The theme of the summit was “Promoting Diversity and Inclusion in the Workplace: Perspective from Florida Organizational Leaders.” The Summit…
This Veterans Day, Nov. 11, two student organizations, Students United for Returning Veterans (SURV) and Students for Stress Resilience will host a discussion on post traumatic stress disorders (PTSD) and stress resilience. The discussion will be led by Barry Nierenberg, Ph.D., ABPP. Nierenberg is an associate professor of Psychology at NSU’s…
Business School Hosts Stranahan High School Students
For the fifth consecutive year, the H. Wayne Huizenga School of Business and Entrepreneurship hosted a Business Education Day for a group of 17 students from Stranahan High School. The students, who are members of the Business Professionals of America (BPA) organization, visited NSU’s campus on Friday, Oct. 21. Dena…
Info Session about Human Cadaver Prosection, Biology Internships: Oct. 31
Students interested in obtaining an internship in the biology and/or medical fields next summer are encouraged to attend a special informative session on Monday, Oct. 31, titled “The Trick to the Treat of Doing a Summer 2012 Internship or Prosection Program.” The event will take place from noon to 12:50…
Celebrate Latin-American Art, Literature at Hispanic Heritage Month Event, Oct. 5
As part of Nova Southeastern University’s celebration of Hispanic Heritage Month, the Farquhar College of Arts and Sciences will host Viva la Cultura Hispana: A Celebration of Hispanic Cultures. The event will take place on Wednesday, Oct. 5 from 6:00 to 7:30 p.m., in the Alvin Sherman Library, Second Floor…
Two Undergraduate Students Spend Summer Internship Assisting Surgeons Overseas
Though many students may have spent the summer months relaxing in the sun, two students from the Farquhar College of Arts and Sciences spent time overseas preparing for careers as surgeons. Reena Parikh and Catalina Rodriguez, biology majors in the college, participated in the Summer 2011 Biology Student Internship Program….
NSU Faculty Honored for Receiving External Funding
Nova Southeastern University faculty were honored on Sept. 21 at the NSU External Funding Recognition Ceremony, which recognizes the efforts of NSU faculty members who have received external grant funding in the previous fiscal year. Fiscal Year 2011 saw great progress in the area of external funding, with total external funding exceeding…
New-Student Scholarship Recipients Gather for Celebratory Reception
The Farquhar College of Arts and Sciences hosted reception recognizing new undergraduate students who received merit scholarships upon their enrollment at NSU.
September is “education month” at the Greater Miami Chamber of Commerce, and Nova Southeastern University was well represented. President George L. Hanbury II, Ph.D., provided the keynote speech to nearly 400 business and education leaders at the chamber’s September 7, 2011 Trustees luncheon. President Hanbury took the opportunity to paint…
Mathematics Colloquium Series Opens Semester with Talk on Matrix Functions, Sept. 21
Now in its third year, the Mathematics Colloquium Series will open its fall semester of talks with a presentation titled “Positivity of Generalized Matrix Functions.” The series is hosted by the Farquhar College of Arts and Sciences Division of Math, Science, and Technology. Presented by Fuzhen Zhang, Ph.D., professor in…
Farquhar College of Arts & Sciences hosts Convocation Ceremony
NSU undergraduate students celebrated the official start of the academic year with Convocation, hosted by the Farquhar College of Arts and Sciences. A keynote talk by Pulitzer Prize-winning author Junot Díaz, M.F.A., highlighted this year’s ceremony. The event opened with welcoming remarks by Don Rosenblum, Ph.D., dean of the Farquhar…
Faculty Lecture to Discuss Validity of Motion, Oct. 20
Diego Castano, Ph.D., associate professor in the Farquhar College of Arts and Sciences will present “Motion: Truth or Convention,” during the next talk in the Faculty Lecture Series, hosted by the Farquhar College of Arts and Sciences. The talk will take place on Thursday, Oct. 20, from noon to 1:00 p.m., in the Alvin Sherman Library, Second Floor Gallery.