The New York State’s Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) has awarded Clarkson University researchers a three-year grant worth $69,904 to work on the “Milfoil Monitoring and Control Project.” The main goal of the project will be to monitor two invasive aquatic watermilfoil species in upstate New York. The research team will study Eurasian Watermilfoil in … Continue reading Clarkson University Leading Aquatic Invasive Species Research in Upstate NY
Complete your Benefits Open Enrollment FY2025 Reminder 1 Week Left – Ends 5/6/24
Changes to Health & Dental Benefits Based on the results of the Healthcare Questionnaire and the recommendations of the Reimagining Clarkson Committee to increase payroll deductions for benefits to match inflation (see page 48 of the report), there have been several updates to the Medical plan. The changes will provide employees and their families with … Continue reading Complete your Benefits Open Enrollment FY2025 Reminder 1 Week Left – Ends 5/6/24
Team Science – Faculty Research Support Fund (TS-FRSF)
Clarkson University Team Science – Faculty Research Support Fund (TS-FRSF) Overview Clarkson’s Sponsored Research Services (SRS), in partnership with our internal Research Advisory Committee (RAC), is launching an effort for the third year to support faculty research grounded in Team Science. The funds, provided by the Provost’s Office, are an investment in research teams in … Continue reading Team Science – Faculty Research Support Fund (TS-FRSF)
Moodle 4 Migration Complete, Moodle 3 turned off June 1, 2024
Overview: As part of our ongoing efforts to enhance our educational technology infrastructure, the Office of Information Technology (OIT) is pleased to announce that the migration to Moodle 4 from Moodle 3 is now complete. Starting June 1, 2024, Moodle 3 will be turned off which means it will no longer be accessible by students, … Continue reading Moodle 4 Migration Complete, Moodle 3 turned off June 1, 2024
Clarkson’s Chair of Chemistry to speak on US EPA Innovations in Environmental Science panel this week
Mark your calendars to join the US EPA on May 2, 2024 at 12:00pm (ET) for an online discussion panel, “Innovations in Environmental Science.” The EPA has an engaging lineup of talks from renowned researchers who are revolutionizing the field of environmental sensors which explore cutting-edge solutions for addressing PFAS, microplastics, and other emerging water contaminants … Continue reading Clarkson’s Chair of Chemistry to speak on US EPA Innovations in Environmental Science panel this week
Clarkson University Biochemistry and Proteomics Laboratories Receive National Institute of Health Funding for Underrepresented Undergraduate Student Research Position
The Biochemistry and Proteomics Laboratories, led by Clarkson University Professor of Chemistry & Biochemistry Costel C. Darie, recently received funding for a research position for Kaya Johnson, an undergraduate student majoring in Chemistry & Biochemistry. The funding is a supplement to the National Institute of Health (NIH) grant from the National Cancer Institute, specifically intended … Continue reading Clarkson University Biochemistry and Proteomics Laboratories Receive National Institute of Health Funding for Underrepresented Undergraduate Student Research Position
CURE 2024: Call for Proposals and Save the Date
Announcing the sixth annual Clarkson Unconference Refresh Event (CURE)! Join us: June 5, June 12, and June 19, 2024. Hosted by the 2024 CURE Planning Team: Ben Galluzzo, Alexander Cohen, and Kate Mikel. The 2024 annual Clarkson Unconference Refresh Event (CURE) will take place on Wednesday mornings this June (6/5, 6/12 6/19), 8:30 AM – … Continue reading CURE 2024: Call for Proposals and Save the Date
2024 Proposal Writing Retreat June 24-28
All Clarkson faculty are invited to participate in the sixth annual week-long Proposal Writing Retreat June 24-28, 2024 hosted by the Institute for a Sustainable Environment (ISE) and Sponsored Research Services (SRS). The retreat mostly provides the time and space for individuals or teams to focus on writing their proposals. We also provide the opportunity to … Continue reading 2024 Proposal Writing Retreat June 24-28
Update on Clarkson’s response to the Faculty Job Satisfaction Survey results
Dear Colleagues, [TL/DR: Thanks for filling out the COACHE survey; results will be forthcoming.] One of my overarching priorities is to foster a workplace valued by our faculty, students, and staff, especially in these challenging times. There is no doubt that the pressures of an academic career are significant—especially during periods of constraint such as … Continue reading Update on Clarkson’s response to the Faculty Job Satisfaction Survey results
Clarkson Graduate Students Win Awards for Work on Microbiome Analysis
Clarkson Mathematics Ph.D. candidates Daniel Fuller, Thevasha Sathiyakumar, and Sucharitha Dodamgodage recently presented their research at the 15th Annual Probability and Statistics Day at the University of Maryland, Baltimore County. Their work focuses on statistical modeling of the microbiome, communities of microscopic organisms that inhabit almost every environment on earth, including soil, water, air, and … Continue reading Clarkson Graduate Students Win Awards for Work on Microbiome Analysis