U.S News Ranks Clarkson University Among Nation’s Best

Clarkson University is once again in tier one, the top tier of national universities, in U.S. News & World Report’s 2021 rankings of “Best Colleges.” Clarkson ranks in the top 125 institutions in the nation. Clarkson ranked highly in national universities in measures of reputation, with earned recognition by college presidents, provosts and deans across … Continue reading U.S News Ranks Clarkson University Among Nation’s Best

Emmanuel Asante-Asamani Appointed Assistant Professor of Mathematics at Clarkson University

Emmanuel O. Asante-Asamani has been appointed assistant professor of mathematics at Clarkson University. He received his Ph.D. in applied mathematics and master of science degree in industrial mathematics from University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee, and his bachelor of science in mathematics from Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology, Ghana. Asante-Asamani’s research interests are in mathematical biology, … Continue reading Emmanuel Asante-Asamani Appointed Assistant Professor of Mathematics at Clarkson University

NSF Information from SRS

Dear Clarkson Community: Some of you may have heard directly from the National Science Foundation (NSF) that effective October 5, 2020 only NSF-approved formats may be used for the biographical sketch (biosketch) and the current & pending (C&P) documents uploaded for proposals. There are two formats currently approved to create biosketches and C&P documents: (1)  SciENcv: Science Experts Network Curriculum Vitae and (2) an … Continue reading NSF Information from SRS

Clarkson in “The Conversation”

What a smoky bar can teach us about the ‘6-foot rule’ during the COVID-19 pandemic Byron Erath, Clarkson University; Andrea Ferro, Clarkson University; Goodarz Ahmadi, Clarkson University, and Suresh Dhaniyala, Clarkson University When people envision social distancing, they typically think about the “6-foot rule.” It’s true that staying 6 feet from other people can reduce … Continue reading Clarkson in “The Conversation”

“The Pharmacology of a Public Health Emergency” at Next Clarkson University Science Cafe

The Pharmacology of a Public Health Emergency will be presented by Clarkson University Biology Professor Damien Samways at the next Clarkson University Science Cafe at 7:15 p.m on Wednesday, September 23. Traditionally, Science Cafes have brought together local university and college professors and townspeople in relaxed, informal settings, such as coffeehouses and pubs. For the … Continue reading “The Pharmacology of a Public Health Emergency” at Next Clarkson University Science Cafe

Joshua Bennett Appointed Assistant Professor of Chemical & Biomolecular Engineering at Clarkson University

Joshua Bennett has been appointed assistant professor of chemical & biomolecular engineering and laboratory director at Clarkson University. He received his Ph.D. in chemical engineering from the University of Notre Dame and his bachelor of science degree in chemical engineering from Texas A&M University. Bennett fills a newly created teaching track and laboratory manager position … Continue reading Joshua Bennett Appointed Assistant Professor of Chemical & Biomolecular Engineering at Clarkson University

Michael Bazzocchi Appointed Assistant Professor of Mechanical & Aeronautical Engineering at Clarkson University

Michael C. F. Bazzocchi has been appointed assistant professor of mechanical & aeronautical engineering at Clarkson University. He received his Ph.D. in aerospace engineering from the University of Toronto Institute for Aerospace Studies and his bachelor of applied science in engineering science degree from the University of Toronto. Bazzocchi’s research interests are in asteroid science … Continue reading Michael Bazzocchi Appointed Assistant Professor of Mechanical & Aeronautical Engineering at Clarkson University

NSF MRI Internal Call for Expressions of Interest

Dear Faculty, Please see below for the NSF MRI Internal Call for Expressions of Interest procedure.  URL: https://www.nsf.gov/funding/pgm_summ.jsp?pims_id=5260  Full Proposal Window: January 1, 2021 – January 19, 2021 Scope: “The goal of the Major Research Instrumentation (MRI) Program is to increase access to shared-use/multi-user instrumentation for scientific and engineering research and research training. MRI is intended to be … Continue reading NSF MRI Internal Call for Expressions of Interest

Arzu Çolak Appointed Assistant Professor of Physics at Clarkson University

Arzu Çolak has been appointed assistant professor of physics at Clarkson University. She received her Ph.D. in physics from University of Twente, her master of science degree in physics from Boğaziçi University, and her bachelor of science in physics from Istanbul University. Çolak’s research interests include nanotribology (friction, adhesion, lubrication, wear), nanomechanics, atomic force microscopy, … Continue reading Arzu Çolak Appointed Assistant Professor of Physics at Clarkson University

Rohan Crichton Appointed Assistant Professor of Consumer & Organizational Studies at Clarkson University

Rohan Crichton has been appointed assistant professor of consumer & organizational studies at Clarkson University. He received his Ph.D. in management, his master of arts degree in education and his bachelor of arts in political science, all from Concordia University in Montreal, Quebec, Canada. Crichton’s principal research focuses on human resource management and sustainability. He … Continue reading Rohan Crichton Appointed Assistant Professor of Consumer & Organizational Studies at Clarkson University