Clarkson University Professor Awarded St. Lawrence River Research and Education Fund Grant

Clarkson University Assistant Professor and Director of Freshman Biology Andrew David has been awarded grant funding from the St. Lawrence River Research and Education Fund (SLRREF) Board. The grant funding, totaling $18,386.10, was awarded to David for his proposal titled “Rapid Assessment Survey for Alien Freshwater Mollusks in the St. Lawrence River System Using DNA … Continue reading Clarkson University Professor Awarded St. Lawrence River Research and Education Fund Grant

Clarkson President Named to CICU Board of Trustees

Commission on Independent Colleges and Universities Announces New Board Chair, Vice-Chair and Trustees Adelphi University President Christine Riordan Takes Helm of the CICU Board of Trustees ALBANY – The Commission on Independent Colleges and Universities (CICU) today elected a new chairperson, Dr. Christine M. Riordan, president of Adelphi University, a new vice-chair, Dr. Margaret L. … Continue reading Clarkson President Named to CICU Board of Trustees

Clarkson University Professor Hosting Webinar on Future Applications for Nanocellulose Materials

Professor Silvana Andreescu will host a webinar on March 12 that will explore future uses of nanocellulose, an emerging and exciting material for energy, food, environmental and biomedical applications. Andreescu is the Egon Matijević Endowed Chair in Chemistry and Professor of Bioanalytical Chemistry, and is also Co-Director of the Center for Advanced Materials Processing, a … Continue reading Clarkson University Professor Hosting Webinar on Future Applications for Nanocellulose Materials

Soumyabrata Dey Appointed Assistant Professor of Computer Science at Clarkson University

Soumyabrata Dey has been appointed assistant professor of computer science at Clarkson University. He received his Ph.D. in computer vision and master of science degree in computer science from the University of Central Florida, and his bachelor of technology degree in computer science and engineering from West Bengal University of Technology. Dey’s research interests are … Continue reading Soumyabrata Dey Appointed Assistant Professor of Computer Science at Clarkson University

Clarkson University Professor Facilitates First North American ECHO Telementoring Program on Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome

Clarkson University Professor Emeritus Leslie Russek recently hosted the first ECHO telementoring program in North America for allied health professionals who want to learn more about managing patients with Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome. Russek had about 30 participants from across the country join her program who came from a variety of allied health professions, including physical therapy, … Continue reading Clarkson University Professor Facilitates First North American ECHO Telementoring Program on Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome

Clarkson’s Beacon Institute for Rivers and Estuaries to Begin Construction on Beatrice G. Donofrio Environmental Education Complex

Nearly twenty years after Clarkson University’s Beacon Institute for Rivers and Estuaries opened its doors as a one-of-a-kind research and education institute on the banks of the Hudson River, the Institute’s facilities on Dennings Point are to be dramatically expanded. With the impending construction of the Beatrice G. Donofrio Environmental Education Complex through the generous … Continue reading Clarkson’s Beacon Institute for Rivers and Estuaries to Begin Construction on Beatrice G. Donofrio Environmental Education Complex

Clarkson University and miSci to Collaborate and Create Summer Programming in Support of STEM Education

Schenectady, NY – Clarkson University and miSci, the Museum of Innovation and Science, have announced that they are exploring a lasting partnership to promote the missions of both institutions. miSci and Clarkson’s Department of Education, which resides at their Capital Region Campus in Schenectady, NY, just across the street from the Museum, are collaborating to create summer … Continue reading Clarkson University and miSci to Collaborate and Create Summer Programming in Support of STEM Education

Clarkson University Professor Recognized as a Top Volunteer for Nepris

Craig Merrett, assistant professor of Mechanical and Aeronautical Engineering at Clarkson University, was recently recognized by Nepris as one of its Top Volunteers for 2019. Nepris is an educational service provider that connects K-12 classrooms in remote or underserved areas with industry professionals across the country. Merrett got involved with Nepris when he arrived at … Continue reading Clarkson University Professor Recognized as a Top Volunteer for Nepris

Jingyun Ye Appointed Assistant Professor of Chemistry & Biomolecular Science at Clarkson University

Jingyun Ye has been appointed assistant professor of chemistry & biomolecular science at Clarkson University. She received her Ph.D. and bachelor’s degrees in chemical engineering from Tianjin University. Ye’s research interests are in using state-of-the-art quantum chemistry calculations and kinetic modeling to investigate the catalyst structures, reaction mechanisms, thermodynamics and kinetics of catalytic reactions at … Continue reading Jingyun Ye Appointed Assistant Professor of Chemistry & Biomolecular Science at Clarkson University