Initiatives
Biology Student Research Orientation
Takes place every semester.
The event has two parts: I. Biology Department research coordinator introduces different
mechanisms of how students can get involved into research at the Department. II. Biology
Department research faculty present their research projects.
Established in September 2015.
150 students in attendance over the 2015-2016 academic year.
At the College Level, College of Arts and Sciences:
1. Scientific Undergraduate Research Institute:
NJCU.edu > Resources & Services > Scientific Undergraduate Research Institute
At the University Level:
NJCU Student Research Symposium
For the first time at NJCU in collaboration with Student Clubs, the cross-disciplinary NJCU. Student Research Symposium was created in 2015.
2. Established NJCU Undergraduate Student Research Club
3. Organized a Council on Undergraduate Research, CUR workshop on integrating research into curriculum, April 2017.
National Level:
1. A U.S. Council on Undergraduate Research (CUR) Councilor
in the Biology Division
2. Open-ended: A Talk Show ™️
3. Charity: A Generation Without Cancer
Professional Awards
1. Vanguard Series: Leaders in Higher Education, 2018
Vanguard Series 2018 Honor Roll (NJBiz) for cancer research