Chemist Discusses Science Communication with Alan Alda
At the request of the American Chemical Society (ACS), an organization that has honored him many times over his career, Chemistry Professor Neil D. Jespersen, Ph.D., attended the World Science Festival from May 30 – June 4, 2017 in New York City. At the event, Jespersen met actor Alan Alda, founder of the Alan Alda Center for Communicating Science at Stony Brook University, and the two discussed how to improve chemistry teaching.
“SJU in Cameroon” Emphasizes Development, Sustainability, and Social Justice
As six St. John’s University students ascended the 6,500 foot Mount Mbapit in Cameroon this past summer, they laughed recalling the requirement to train with intense cardio in the SJU Fitness Center before joining the study abroad trip.
Seeking a Cure for ALS, Biological Sciences Professor Earns NIH Grant
Just two years after joining the faculty of St. John’s University, Wan Seok Yang, Ph.D., Assistant Professor of Biological Sciences, is making his mark, having earned his first National Institutes of Health (NIH) grant for research on Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS).
History Department Recognized for Career Diversity
St. John’s University’s doctoral program in World History was recognized by the American Historical Association (AHA) as part of its Career Diversity for Historians initiative. Four faculty members from SJU: Associate Professor and History Graduate Director Nerina Rustomji, Ph.D.; Professor and Chair Dolores Augustine, Ph.D.; Associate Professor Lara Vapnek, Ph.D.; and Associate Professor Kristin Szylvian, Ph.D. will join faculty members from 36 other history departments around the United States to discuss emerging models for preparing doctoral students for a diverse range of careers and to share resources for integrating career diversity into graduate curricula.
Marketing Professor Keiningham Honored with Highest Academic Award in Service Research
Timothy L. Keiningham of the Peter J. Tobin College of Business is the recipient of the American Marketing Association’s 2017 Christopher Lovelock Career Contributions to the Services Discipline Award.
St. John’s Professor S. William Zito Earns AACP’s Distinguished Pharmacy Educator Award
The American Association of Colleges of Pharmacy (AACP) will honor S. William (Sandy) Zito, Ph.D., Senior Associate Dean and Professor at St. John’s University College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences, for his excellence as a teacher, his outstanding achievements as an author and mentor, and his overall impact on pharmacy education and the profession.
St. John’s Intellectual Property Law Center Makes Its Mark
With the range of offerings coordinated by the Intellectual Property Law Center, St. John’s Law students interested in IP Law have a well-defined pathway to follow.
Law School Celebrates Commencement 2017
On Sunday, June 4, 2017 St. John's Law held its Commencement Exercises for the 147th academic year.
Salute to our Veterans concert fundraises over $1000 to support the Students Veterans Association
The College of Professional Studies in collaboration with the Veterans Success Center conducted the first ever "Salute to our Veterans" concert. The concert featured the musical duo of John Martelli (Gigs) and our very own Assistant Dean Randolph D.J. Ortiz. The event was attended by over 250 people and featured music from the 40s through the 70s. The event was developed as a way to support our student veterans at St. John's. The event fundraised $1,385 which was donated to the Student Veterans Associations of St. John's University.
Biology Professor Wins First NIH Grant to Combat ALS
Though Wan Seok Yang, Ph.D., is only in his second year at St. John’s University as an assistant professor of Biological Sciences, he has already been awarded his first National Institutes of Health (NIH) grant for the research proposal, “Determination of Cell Death Pathways Activated in ALS.” The amount of the award is $492,000 and extends for three years until 2020, at which point Yang may apply for another NIH grant with a larger funding amount. The current grant is part of the Support of Competitive Research (SCORE) Pilot Project Award (SC2) program.