Clarkson faculty and students are invited to participate in an exploratory workshop on June 16-17, 2022, in Schenectady, Capital Region Campus to discuss advances in PFAS detection and measurements to accelerate testing and expand the range of analytical tools for assessment of PFAS contamination. The goal of this workshop is to bring together experts from … Continue reading Clarkson Capital Region Campus PFAS Exploratory Workshop June 16th and 17th
Honors Program Newsletter: May 2022
Message From the Director Spring at Clarkson means melting snow and students wearing shorts in questionable weather. But, the season also has other exciting developments, as we welcome a new President to Clarkson! As President-Elect Marc Christensen joins us in Potsdam, our Honors students are traveling beyond the campus. They are finding out about internships … Continue reading Honors Program Newsletter: May 2022
miSci President to Address Graduates at Clarkson’s Capital Region Commencement Ceremonies in June
Gina C. Gould, Ph.D., the President of miSci, the Museum of Innovation and Science, will address Clarkson University graduates and their families at the Capital Region Graduate Commencement ceremony at the GE Theatre at Proctors Theatre in Schenectady on June 13. Gould has been a museum enthusiast since childhood and is happy in her role … Continue reading miSci President to Address Graduates at Clarkson’s Capital Region Commencement Ceremonies in June
Lewis School of Health Sciences Newsletter: May 2022
Message From the Founding Dean As we celebrate graduations and academic achievement at commencement ceremonies this month, we are so proud of our Lewis School students. Their strength of purpose, vision to change the world and fierce desire to help others never fails to amaze me. As they embark on exciting new journeys out in … Continue reading Lewis School of Health Sciences Newsletter: May 2022
Mae Jemison Awarded Clarkson University Honorary Degree
Dr. Mae C. Jemison, the first woman of color in space, leader of the 100-Year Starship organization, and founder and president of the Jemison Group and BioSentient Corp., was awarded an honorary doctor of science degree at Clarkson University’s spring 2022 Commencement on Saturday, May 14. The degree was awarded for “her steadfast dedication to … Continue reading Mae Jemison Awarded Clarkson University Honorary Degree
Toby Cosgrove Awarded Clarkson University Honorary Degree
Dr. Toby Cosgrove, M.D., former CEO and current executive advisor of Cleveland Clinic, was awarded an honorary doctor of science degree at Clarkson University’s spring 2022 Commencement on Saturday, May 14. The degree was awarded for “his innovative contributions to the evolution of our country’s health care system, for his transformational leadership of the Cleveland … Continue reading Toby Cosgrove Awarded Clarkson University Honorary Degree
Sveinung Løset Awarded Clarkson University Honorary Degree
Sveinung Løset, professor of arctic marine technology at the Norwegian University of Science and Technology (NTNU) in Trondheim, was awarded an honorary doctor of science degree at Clarkson University’s spring 2022 Commencement on Saturday, May 14. The degree was awarded for “his significant contributions to the study of sea ice, icebergs and icing, for his … Continue reading Sveinung Løset Awarded Clarkson University Honorary Degree
France Córdova Awarded Clarkson University Honorary Degree
France Anne Córdova, president of the Science Philanthropy Alliance and former director of the National Science Foundation, was awarded an honorary doctor of science degree at Clarkson University’s spring 2022 Commencement on Saturday, May 14. The degree was awarded for “her significant contributions in advancing the scientific and technological horizons of our nation, for her … Continue reading France Córdova Awarded Clarkson University Honorary Degree
Clarkson University Professor Tom Langen Receives Distinguished Teaching Award
Tom Langen, a professor of biology in Clarkson University’s School of Arts & Sciences, was awarded the Distinguished Teaching Award during the University’s spring 2022 commencement ceremonies. The $1,500 prize is given “in recognition of the importance of superior teaching.” Candidates are nominated for the award by Clarkson alumni, and the final selection is made … Continue reading Clarkson University Professor Tom Langen Receives Distinguished Teaching Award
Clarkson University Senior Autumn Lennon Receives Frederica Clarkson Award
Graduating senior Autumn Lennon of Beacon, N.Y., received the Frederica Clarkson Award during Clarkson University’s spring 2022 commencement ceremony on May 14. She was selected for the $1,000 award by a vote of the full University faculty based on her scholarship and promise of outstanding achievement. The award was established in 1921 as a bequest … Continue reading Clarkson University Senior Autumn Lennon Receives Frederica Clarkson Award