Tag Archives: Ph.D.
Faculty Lecture to Discuss Identity in the Digital Era, Mar. 31
As part of the Farquhar College of Arts and Sciences Faculty Lecture Series, Jason Piccone, Ph.D., assistant professor in the college, will present “Edward Sampson’s Celebrating the Other in the Era of Technology-Bound Identity.” This talk will take place on Mar. 31 from 12 – 1 p.m. in the Parker…
Interactive Events Give You Something to Think About: Brain Awareness Week Continues Mar. 23
In celebration of national Brain Awareness Week, the Farquhar College of Arts and Sciences Division of Social and Behavioral Sciences will host a variety of events and interactive expos at NSU. These events are free and open to the NSU community. The following themed days will include demonstrations outside of…
NSU Adds Internationally Known Scientist to Its Faculty and Substance Use and Abuse Research Team
Scientists bring multiple research grants and contracts dedicated to preventing and reducing substance abuse and HIV risk among vulnerable populations
Farquhar College of Arts and Sciences Welcomes Renowned Neurologist, Mar. 24
The Farquhar College of Arts and Sciences Division of Social and Behavioral Sciences will welcome renowned neurologist Vilayanur S. Ramachandran, M.D., Ph.D., to NSU as part of the Distinguished Speakers Series. Ramachandran will present a talk titled “The Neurology of Human Nature” on Mar. 24 at 7 p.m. in the…
Next Faculty Lecture Discusses Humans’ Biochemical Uniqueness, Mar. 15
As part of the Faculty Lecture Series, Edward O. Keith, Ph.D., associate professor in the Farquhar College of Arts and Sciences, will present “Each Human Being Is a Biochemically Unique Individual.” The talk will take place on Mar. 15 from 12 – 1 p.m., in the Parker Building, room 240….
NSU Speaker’s Forum Hosted by Dr. Larry A. Calderon, Feb. 11
Raymond Ownby, M.B.A., M.D., Ph.D., professor and chair of the NSU College of Osteopathic Medicine’s Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Medicine; and Amarilis Acevedo, Ph.D., a board-certified clinical neuropsychologist who joined the faculty of NSU’s Center for Psychological Studies in 2009 as a visiting professor; will be the featured speakers…
Nathan Azrin, Ph.D., Receives NSU Lifetime Achievement Award
Nathan “Nate” Azrin, Ph.D., ABPP was recently presented with NSU’s Lifetime Achievement Award for Research Contributions That Have Bettered Humanity. The presentation was made during the University’s External Funding Recognition Reception which took place Feb.1 in the 2nd floor Art Gallery of the Alvin Sherman Library. Azrin has provided NSU…
Faculty Panel to Discuss “Memes” Inspired by Evolutionary Biologist Richard Dawkins, Feb. 14
Are you familiar with “memes”? On Feb. 14, the Farquhar College of Arts and Sciences Division of Math, Science, and Technology will host a faculty panel titled “Kin You Spell M-E-M-E?: The Research and Impact of Richard Dawkins.” The event will take place from 5 – 6 p.m. in the…
Hear from Best-Selling Author Edwin Black, Jan. 20
All NSU students, faculty, and staff members are invited to attend a talk by writer Edwin Black, New York Times best-selling author of 10 books. Black will speak on Jan. 20 from 6-7 p.m. in the Alvin Sherman Library, room 2053. The event is hosted by the Farquhar College of…
Books & Books Coming to Museum of Art | Fort Lauderdale, Grand Opening Jan. 13
The Museum of Art | Fort Lauderdale, Nova Southeastern University is pleased to announce that Books & Books, one of the nation’s most well-respected bookstores, has entered into an agreement with NSU to bring noted authors, books, and programming to the Museum. With the addition of a café with sandwiches…
Huizenga Business School Professor Publishes, Presents Finance Articles
Pan Yatrakis, Ph.D., professor and chair of finance and economics at the H. Wayne Huizenga School of Business and Entrepreneurship, had his behavioral finance paper accepted for publication in Advances in Business Research. The paper was titled “The Jewish Holiday Effect: Sell Rosh Hashanah, Buy Yom Kippur,” and was co-authored…
Open Call: Get ready for the Fifth Annual Undergraduate Film Festival
Share your story on the silver screen! This is an open call from the Farquhar College of Arts and Sciences to all aspiring student filmmakers: directors, editors, cinematographers, actors and actresses, screenplay writers—any undergraduate students interested in developing a short film to be screened and judged at Fifth Annual Undergraduate…
Renowned Physicist to Speak at NSU, Dec. 18
The Farquhar College of Arts and Sciences Division of Math, Science, and Technology will host a lecture by renowned physicist Pierre Ramond, Ph.D., on Saturday, Dec. 18. The talk—part of the Miami 2010 topical conference on elementary particles, astrophysics, and cosmology—will begin at 8 p.m. in the Performance Theatre of…
The Qualitative Report 2nd Annual Conference, Jan. 7-8
The Graduate School of Humanities and Social Sciences is pleased to announce that registration is now open for the TQR 2nd Annual Conference, which will be held Jan. 7 – 8, 2011 on the main campus of NSU. This annual conference is affiliated with The Qualitative Report, an online journal…
GCIS Alumnus Co-authors Paper with Professor
Sayyed G. Maisikeli, Ph.D., an alumnus of the Graduate School of Computer and Information Sciences, has co-authored a paper with Professor Frank Mitropoulos. The paper, titled “Aspect Mining Using Self-Organizing Maps With Method-level Software Metrics as Input Vectors,” was presented at the 2010 2nd International Conference on Software Technology and…
MSI Tampa Director Presents in Broward
Hilde Reno, Ph.D., Director of Instruction and Special Projects at the Mailman Segal Institute Tampa, was an invited presenter at the Broward Early Childhood Education 2010 Leadership Conference. Reno, author of the Handbook for Early Childhood Administrators, presented on “Directing With A Mission.” The Handbook for Early Childhood Administrators is used by…
SHSS Faculty Presents at ISA South
Cheryl Duckworth, Ph.D., assistant professor in the Department of Conflict Analysis and Resolution (DCAR) in the Graduate School of Humanities and Social Sciences (SHSS) participated in the International Studies Association South Conference held at Eckerd College in St. Petersburg, FL. Duckworth’s presentation was entitled, “Peace Education Initiatives in Afghanistan.” She…
MSI Staff Present at the 30th Annual Meeting of the Florida Association for Behavior Analysis
The Florida Association for Behavior Analysis’ (FABA) annual conference is a popular forum for exchanging ideas and data-based research related to Behavior Analysis, Behavior Therapy, Performance Management and Behavior Management programming. The organization’s purpose is to promote the use of ethical, humane, and effective application of behavior principles in all…
NSU and the Broward Sheriff’s Office Collaborate to Raise Awareness on Violence
NSU recently hosted a conference to raise awareness on violence in our society. Nationally recognized experts in psychology, suicide prevention, law enforcement, counseling, and other areas were among the speakers at the conference entitled “Violence Knows No Boundaries.” They addressed topics covering school and domestic violence, workplace violence and sex…