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September 10, 2013NSF Funds New Research Experience for Undergraduates (REU) Program to Be Led by Veteran REU Directors Chapman and Smith
The National Science Foundation has funded a new Research Experience in Mathematics (REU) grant awarded to Principal Investigator Dr. Scott Chapman and Co-Principal Investigator Dr. Ken Smith, both faculty members in the Sam Houston State University Department of Mathematics and Statistics. The nine-week summer program will provide an opportunity for 12 undergraduate students, working in four teams of three students each, to study under a professor in an area of specific interest.
September 6, 2013
Geography Professor Rocks His Students in Cultural Field Studies Course
John Strait, associate professor in the Department of Geography and Geology, knows how to rock his students… all the way from Huntsville to the Mississippi Delta!
Dr. Strait teaches a course formally called Cultural Field Studies (GEOG 4360)… but unofficially it goes by the name "Race, Blues, and Rock 'n' Roll." As Dr. Strait says, “the course uses blues music and culture as a lens to investigate a host of topics that pertain to cultural geography. “
September 4, 2013Department of Mathematics and Statistics' Chapman Interviewed by International Center for Mathematics Bulletin With Scientific Committee members of the Iberian Meeting on Numerical Semigroups
Scholar in Residence Professor Scott Chapman, of the Department of Mathematics and Statistics, discussed his research in the area of numerical semigroups in an interview with him and other members of the Scientific Committee for the Iberian Meeting on Numerical Semigroups. The meeting was held in Vila Real, Portugal. The interview was published in the International Center for Mathematics (CIM) Bulletin.
The interview can be found on pages 5-8 in the CIM Bulletin.
September 4, 2013
College of Sciences at the President’s Academic Awards Dinner
(Left to right): Dr. Joseph Hill (Geography and Geology), Dr. Anne Gaillard (Biological Sciences), Dr. Peter Cooper (Computer Science), Dr. Chad Hargrave (Biological Sciences), Dean John Pascarella (College of Sciences), Dr. Joel Walker (Physics), Dr. Luis Garcia (Mathematics and Statistics), and Dr. Rebecca Garcia (Mathematics and Statistics) celebrated the accomplishments of SHSU faculty at the 2013 President’s Academic Awards Dinner. Dr. Hill, Dr. Walker, and Dr. Luis Garcia were awarded tenure and promoted to Associate Professor in the College of Sciences.
Others at the event who were tenured and promoted to Associate Professor were Dr. Kyle Stutts (Agricultural and Industrial Sciences), Dr. Lei Chen (Computer Science), and Dr. Linda Zientek (Mathematics and Statistics). Promoted to Professor were Dr. Marcy Beverly (Agricultural and Industrial Sciences), Dr. Melinda Holt (Mathematics and Statistics), and Dr. Dwayne Pavelock (Agricultural and Industrial Sciences). Dr. Ilona Petrikovics (Chemistry) won the University Excellence in Research Award.
August 28, 2013
Annual Fall Meeting Kicks Off New Academic Year for the College of Sciences
College of Sciences administration, faculty, and staff convened for the annual fall meeting to kick off the 2013-2014 school year. Dean John Pascarella presented the inaugural awards of excellence to faculty and students, introduced new faculty and staff, and reviewed goals and challenges for the college during the coming academic year.
August 20, 2013
College of Sciences Fall Meeting will be Tuesday, August 27 (2-4 p.m.) in Lee Drain Building
The College of Sciences will have our annual fall meeting in the Lee Drain Building from 2 to 4 p.m. on Tuesday, August 27, 2013. Refreshments will be available in the Lee Drain Atrium from 2 to 3 p.m., and we will kick off the meeting at 3 p.m. in Lee Drain 214. Please attend as we will be presenting the inaugural awards of excellence for faculty and students during the meeting, introducing new faculty and staff, and reviewing goals and challenges for the college.
August 12, 2013
College of Sciences Teaching and Learning Workshop
A College of Sciences Teaching and Learning Workshop titled "Getting Started in Discipline-Based Educational Research" will be held on Friday, August 23, 2013 from 8 a.m. to noon in Room 320 in the Lowman Student Center. See details at the following link.
July 16, 2013
Dean Visits Universities in China
College of Sciences Dean John Pascarella visited with seven universities in China in June 2013 to explore programs of mutual interest, including student and faculty exchange, research, and curriculum development. Four universities are interested in programs in the College of Sciences at Sam Houston State University.
July 15, 2013
Christmas Mountains Available for Teaching and Research for SHSU Students and Faculty
In May 2013, College of Sciences Dean John Pascarella and Vice President for Research Jerry Cook visited the Terlingua Ranch to attend the Christmas Mountains Research Symposium. The mountains offer opportunities for teaching and research for faculty and students from all member institutions of the Texas State University System. Dean Pascarella brought back some interesting photos of the region.
July 10, 2013
Astronomy Faculty Members Bringing an Important ASSET to Area Secondary Educators
Dr. Scott Miller and Dr. C. Renee James of the College of Sciences' Department of Physics are almost ready to provide an ASSET to regional science teachers. A two-week, on-campus workshop for secondary educators whose courses include an astronomy component, ASSET (Astronomy Summer School of East Texas) will be held from July 15 through July 26, 2013, and then again in the summer of 2014. Dr. Miller and Dr. James were awarded over $200,000 through NASA's Education and Public Outreach in Earth and Space Science arm to offer educators a unique opportunity to immerse themselves in astronomy as they learn engaging, student-centered activities. With over 25 years combined experience in astronomical research and astronomy education research, Dr. Miller and Dr. James will be drawing upon the abundant resources from decades of NASA missions.
