Weekly Clarkson SARS-CoV-2 Seminar Series to begin Wednesday, April 29

The Clarkson Institute for a Sustainable Environment and Clarkson Ignite announce a new seminar series focused on the SARS-CoV-2 virus transmission, impacts, and mitigation. Many faculty and staff at Clarkson University and Trudeau Institute have pivoted their research programs to address outstanding questions related to the COVID-19 outbreak. Topics include solutions for pressing issues associated … Continue reading Weekly Clarkson SARS-CoV-2 Seminar Series to begin Wednesday, April 29

Announcement of new CAMP Director

I am delighted to announce the appointment of Devon Shipp, Ph.D., as the new director of the Center for Advanced Materials Processing (CAMP) at Clarkson University.  Since 2019, Devon has successfully co-led the center with Silvana Andreescu, Ph.D. Devon and Silvana were instrumental in energizing the center’s research and engaging the breadth of our university … Continue reading Announcement of new CAMP Director

Final Exams Prep workshop! 4/23 and 4/28 @ 5pm

As exams approach I wanted to make sure you know that Kate Mikel and I are hosting a workshop tomorrow and next Tuesday on how to prepare for finals….CATCH US ON ZOOM:https://clarkson.zoom.us/j/3152682209 —Christine CampbellAssociate Director / Academic Skills SpecialistClarkson’s Student Success Center is currently working remotely. Office hours are Monday-Friday 8:00am-4:30pm. All meetings will be conducted via video … Continue reading Final Exams Prep workshop! 4/23 and 4/28 @ 5pm

8 Area Colleges Come Together To Fight Cancer During COVID-19 Pandemic

Due to the COVID-19 outbreak, the previously scheduled Relay For Life events for Albany College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences, Clarkson University, The College of Saint Rose, Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute, Siena College, SUNY Plattsburgh, SUNY Potsdam and University at Albany have now been rescheduled for Sunday, April 19, 2020 as a virtual online event. Student … Continue reading 8 Area Colleges Come Together To Fight Cancer During COVID-19 Pandemic

Clarkson University Professor Administers Survey on COVID-19 Impact on Moods and Lifestyles

Clarkson University Associate Professor of Physical Therapy Ali Boolani is asking the public to participate in a survey-based study to understand how COVID-19 affects people’s moods and lifestyles. The study, titled “COVID-19 and health study,” aims to determine the influence of the COVID-19 pandemic on a person’s moods and lifestyle. Boolani, who is working with … Continue reading Clarkson University Professor Administers Survey on COVID-19 Impact on Moods and Lifestyles

Clarkson University Professor Mario Wriedt Awarded Corning Grant for MOFs Electrochromics Research

Clarkson University’s Distinguished Professor of Chemistry & Biomolecular Science, Dr. Mario Wriedt, has been awarded a grant funded by Corning Incorporated for his research into electrically activated molecular assemblies. Wriedt’s group at Clarkson specializes in the rational design and synthesis of molecular assemblies, including advanced crystalline porous materials that form multi-dimensional networks suitable for a … Continue reading Clarkson University Professor Mario Wriedt Awarded Corning Grant for MOFs Electrochromics Research

Three Clarkson Graduates Awarded National Science Foundation Graduate Research Fellowship Honorable Mention

Three recent graduates of Clarkson University were among the list of National Science Foundation (NSF) Graduate Research Fellowship (GRFP) Honorable Mention awardees announced in late March. The NSF accords Honorable Mention to meritorious applicants who do not receive Fellowship awards. The recognition is considered a significant national academic achievement and provides access to cyberinfrastructure resources … Continue reading Three Clarkson Graduates Awarded National Science Foundation Graduate Research Fellowship Honorable Mention

Don’t forget: Science + Technology Conference Call on Wednesday, April 15

The Conversation’s members-only call with editors: Science + TechnologyConference Call DATE: Wednesday, April 15, 2020, 1-2 p.m. (ET) Our next conference call with our editorial team will feature our Science + Technology Editors Maggie Villiger, Bijal Trivedi, Eric Smalley and Daniel Merino. We encourage you to include communicators involved in different aspects of science and technology, including colleagues in virus, epidemiology and drug … Continue reading Don’t forget: Science + Technology Conference Call on Wednesday, April 15

Arbor Day Foundation Honors Clarkson University with 2019 Tree Campus USA® Recognition

Clarkson University was honored with 2019 Tree Campus USA® recognition by the Arbor Day Foundation for its commitment to effective urban forest management. “Tree Campuses and their students set examples for not only their student bodies but the surrounding communities showcasing how trees create a healthier environment,” said Dan Lambe, president of the Arbor Day … Continue reading Arbor Day Foundation Honors Clarkson University with 2019 Tree Campus USA® Recognition

Clarkson University Student Awarded Graduate Research Fellowship from National Science Foundation

Clarkson University honors student Andres Garcia Jiminez ‘20 has been awarded a Graduate Research Fellowship from the National Science Foundation (NSF). Garcia Jiminez, a dual aeronautical engineering and physics major with a minor in mathematics, will be completing his graduate work in track for a PhD in Aeronautics and Astronautics at the Massachusetts Institute of … Continue reading Clarkson University Student Awarded Graduate Research Fellowship from National Science Foundation