Tag Archives: Research
Harvard Honors Fischler School Professor as Distinguished Alumna
NSU Fischler School of Education and Human Services professor Charlene Desir, Ed.D., was recently selected by Harvard University to receive an Alumni Award at the school’s 2011 Alumni of Color Conference. Each year, this award is given to recognize alumni who have led, taught, influenced, and inspired the Harvard Graduate…
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
RSVP now for the Fischler School of Education and Human Services’ AcademicFest!
The Fischler School of Education and Human Services is pleased to invite you to the 2nd in a series of AcademicFests, scheduled to take place 2010-2012. Join fellow faculty and staff members at the Don Taft University Center on March 18 from 11:30 a.m. – 2 p.m. Shuttle buses will…
AcademicFest featuring Fischler School of Education and Human Services, Mar. 18
The Fischler School of Education and Human Services is pleased to invite you to AcademicFest on Friday, Mar. 18, from 11:30 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. Shuttle buses will be provided to the Don Taft University Center from several main campus venues, the North Miami Beach Campus, the Oceanographic Center and…
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…
HPERS Conference begins Jan. 15
Nova Southeastern University’s Institute for Educational Research in the Health Professions is pleased to announce the fourth meeting of its biannual research conference, the Health Professions Educational Research Symposium (HPERS) on Saturday, Jan. 15. This year’s theme is recognizing, teaching, and modeling professionalism. The conference includes a variety of engaging learning…
Music Showcase Uses Rock to Raise Funds for Autism, Dec. 11
The South Flocal Soundcheck Showcase returns to the Culture Room on Dec. 11 with a rock concert and talent showcase that benefits The University of Miami – Nova Southeastern University Center for Autism and Related Disabilities (UM-NSU CARD). The South Flocal Soundcheck Showcase will feature bands from Miami-Dade and Broward…
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…
Music Showcase Uses Rock to Raise Funds for Autism, Dec. 11
The South Flocal Soundcheck Showcase returns to the Culture Room on Dec. 11 with a rock concert and talent showcase that benefits The University of Miami – Nova Southeastern University Center for Autism and Related Disabilities (UM-NSU CARD). The South Flocal Soundcheck Showcase will feature bands from Miami-Dade and Broward…
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…
Nova Southeastern University’s Institute for Child Health Policy (ICHP), led by director Deborah Mulligan, M.D., made a poster presentation about domestic violence and human trafficking at American Public Health Association’s (APHA) annual meeting in Denver held in early November. The presentation was titled “Health Care’s Role in Domestic Violence and…
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…
Fall Working Paper Series Continues at Computer Sciences School
The Fall Working Paper Series at NSU’s Graduate School of Computer and Information Sciences (GSCIS) continues on Tuesday, Dec. 7, where GSCIS Professor Timothy Ellis, Ph.D., will be presenting, “The Impact of Asynchronous Computer Mediated Communication Supported Project Based Teams on Sense of Connectedness in an Online Learning Environment.” The…
Behavior Analysis in Autism Treatment: Final Lecture in Hot Topics in Psychology Series, Dec. 2
Michael Voltaire, Ph.D., assistant professor in the Farquhar College of Arts and Sciences, will conclude the Hot Topics in Psychology lecture series for the fall 2010 semester with a talk titled, “Behavior Analysis and Its Preeminence in Autism Treatment.” Voltaire will speak on Dec. 2 from 12 – 1 p.m….
Researching Identity through Genetics: Results from Student Projects, Dec. 2
The Farquhar College of Arts and Sciences will close its Faculty Lecture Series for fall 2010 with a presentation by Emily Schmitt, Ph.D., associate professor, and Jim Doan, Ph.D., professor in the college. The event, titled “Exploring Identity through Genetic and Genealogical Research,” will take place on Dec. 2 from…
Visit NSU’s Library During Finals for Shark Survival Week Specials, Nov. 29 – Dec. 3
Don’t let finals week turn you into shark bait! Visit NSU’s Alvin Sherman Library between Nov. 29 and Dec. 3 for Shark Survival Week specials featuring: Extra study rooms FREE study snacks Roving librarians to help with your research questions The “I Survived Finals” photo booth And much more! For…
Mathematics Colloquium Series Closes Fall Semester, Dec. 1
The Farquhar College of Arts and Sciences Division of Math, Science, and Technology will conclude the Mathematics Colloquium Series for fall 2010 with a pair of talks on Takagi’s Function. The presentations will take place on Dec. 1, from 12 – 1 p.m., in the Mailman-Hollywood Building, room 311. About…