Child research participants needed for study investigating respiratory droplet production during speech

Dr.’s Erath, Ferro, Ahmadi, and Helenbrook (Clarkson University) are performing research related to the production of respiratory droplets during voiced speech. Results will provide critical information for understanding  transmission of infectious diseases, particularly within educational settings. They are looking for approximately 20-30 participants that are between the ages of 6-18 and that are willing to … Continue reading Child research participants needed for study investigating respiratory droplet production during speech

ADK Semester Information Session

Want to learn about what the Clarkson ADK Semester has to offer? The first of three information sessions will be held on 3/2 from 5:30-6pm via Zoom. Dr. Michael Twiss, the Integrated Research Project instructor, and Alex French will give an overview of the semester and be available to answer questions you may have. Please … Continue reading ADK Semester Information Session

DoD Funds Clarkson University Professors’ Projects to Remove Toxic Chemicals From Water

The Department of Defense Strategic Environmental Research and Development Program (SERDP) has awarded funding to the projects of three Clarkson University professors. Professor of Chemical & Biomolecular Engineering Selma Mededovic, Jean S. Newell Distinguished Professor of Engineering Thomas Holsen, and Assistant Professor of Civil & Environmental Engineering Yang Yang will receive awards for their two … Continue reading DoD Funds Clarkson University Professors’ Projects to Remove Toxic Chemicals From Water

Clarkson Professors Awarded $300K NSF Grant for New Math-Bio Undergraduate Research Experience

The National Science Foundation has awarded Clarkson Mathematics Professor James Greene and Biology Professor Susan Bailey a $324,104 grant to run a new math-bio research experience for undergraduate students at Clarkson University, starting this summer. The Mathematical Biology Team Science Research Experience for Undergraduates (MBioTS REU) program will bring eight undergraduates to Clarkson each summer … Continue reading Clarkson Professors Awarded $300K NSF Grant for New Math-Bio Undergraduate Research Experience

Professor Jan DeWaters and Professor Stefan Grimberg Food Waste-to-Energy Project

Click here to read more about the project: https://researchoutreach.org/articles/food-waste-energy-project-based-school-learning-experience/

New expert requests from “The Conversation”

1. ‘Age-appropriate’: In search of a scholar – preferably a child psychologist – who can break down what it means for learning materials to be “age-appropriate.” We’d also like to take a critical look at whether kids can actually handle material that is more graphic, disturbing or complex than they are sometimes deemed capable of handling.Contact: Jamaal … Continue reading New expert requests from “The Conversation”

Clarkson University engineers developing faster sleds ahead of 2022 Winter Olympics

  View Image Credit NSF grantees try to turn silver into gold Clarkson University engineers developing faster sleds ahead of 2022 Winter Olympics By Jason Bates January 31, 2022 Luge was first competed at the Olympics in 1964 and requires athletes to barrel down an ice track on small sleds accelerating to speeds of nearly … Continue reading Clarkson University engineers developing faster sleds ahead of 2022 Winter Olympics

Clarkson in “The Conversation”!

Ottawa’s use of our location data raises big surveillance and privacy concerns Authors Geoffrey M Rockwell Professor of Philosophy and Digital Humanities, University of Alberta Bettina Berendt Professor, Internet and Society, Technische Universität Berlin Florence M. Chee Associate Professor, Digital Communication, Loyola University Chicago Jeanna Matthews Professor of Computer Science, Clarkson University Sébastien Gambs Professor, Computer … Continue reading Clarkson in “The Conversation”!

Strategic Planning Open Forum – Graduate School and SRS To Co-Host Scenarios Discussion

Date: February 1, 2022Time: 4pm ESTZoom link: https://clarkson.zoom.us/j/99474506933 Provost Hannigan has announced the start of the current strategic planning process, which includes open forums for each of the major strategic initiatives (link to details). The Graduate School and the Office of Sponsored Research Services will co-host the next session to discuss the strategic scenarios to gather input, … Continue reading Strategic Planning Open Forum – Graduate School and SRS To Co-Host Scenarios Discussion

Participants needed for Facebook Biometrics Research Study

Dr. Daqing Hou, Clarkson University, performs research in the area of biometrics and is looking for subjects willing to participate in his research efforts.  You must be >18 years of age and hold a valid Clarkson ID to participate.  The project involves the study of continuous human computing activity, specifically widget interaction, keystroke and mouse … Continue reading Participants needed for Facebook Biometrics Research Study