Tag Archives: Science
NSU Speaker’s Forum Hosted by Dr. Larry A. Calderon, Jan. 28
Jennie Q. Lou, M.D., M.Sc., the founding program director for NSU’s College of Osteopathic Medicine’s newest program, the Master of Science in biomedical informatics (MSBI) program, will be the featured speaker at NSU Speaker’s Forum on Jan. 28. She will discuss medical informatics, a transition to electronic medical records. A…
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…
Enjoy a Night of Comedy and Music at IMPROV JAM!, Jan. 21
Imagine a stage production where Saturday Night Live meets In Living Color. On Jan. 21, the Farquhar College of Arts and Sciences Division of Performing and Visual Arts will present IMPROV JAM!, an evening of sketch comedy, improvisational theatre, hip hop dance, and pop music. This Studio Series event will…
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…
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…
Showcase Your Singing Talent—Join the Bossa Nova Chorale!
Do you love to sing? Would you like to sing and meet new people at the same time? Well, the Bossa Nova Chorale is looking for a few good voices! The Bossa Nova Chorale is the premier vocal ensemble of the Farquhar College of Arts and Sciences Division of Performing…
Music aficionados and history buffs alike received a rare treat when NSU’s Alvin Sherman Library recently featured An Evening of Music and the White House, with renowned violinist Joan Kwuon. The Nov. 13 evening began with hors d’oeuvres before progressing to the library’s Second Floor Gallery, which boasted two concurrent…
Units within the Division of Applied Interdisciplinary Studies to host Open House, Dec. 21
NSU’s Center for Psychological Studies, Criminal Justice Institute, and Graduate School of Humanities and Social Sciences are pleased to invite all prospective graduate students to attend upcoming open house dates to learn more about the graduate programs. Open Houses allow you to meet our knowledgeable and accomplished faculty and staff…
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…
SHSS Alum Joins the Broward Coalition for the Homeless
Adawna Bell, M.S., graduate of the master’s program in the Department of Family Therapy at the Graduate School of Humanities and Social Sciences, has joined the staff of the Broward Coalition for the Homeless as a family therapist. The Coalition serves as an advocacy agency for homeless individuals and service…
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…
Computer Science School Professor Presents at Sloan-C International Conference
Professor Laurie Dringus, Graduate School of Computer and Information Systems, recently attended the Sloan-C 16th Annual International Conference on Online Learning in Orlando. Dringus participated in a panel presentation session called, “The Community of Inquiry Framework: Ten Years Later,” with Karen Swan, Phil Ice, Peter Shea, Melissa Burgess, Lynette Nagel, Beth…
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…
The Voice of Dickens: A Concert of Holiday Carols, Dec. 3
Scrooge joins the Bossa Nova Chorale for a retelling of Charles Dickens’ classic Christmas Carol on Dec. 3 in the Performance Theater, Don Taft University Center. Performances will be at 6 and 8:30 p.m. This production is recommended for all ages and hosted by the Farquhar College of Arts and Sciences. For more information,…
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…