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Environmental Engineering Students Work to Address Flood and Runoff in White Township

Three environmental engineering students worked with Engineering and Geosciences faculty members to study flood and runoff in White Township during summer 2019.

Posted on 8/19/2019 10:50:24 AM

Internship Experience Helps Indiana County Residents Visualize Rainfall

IUP student Emilee Howells spent her summer internship with the Borough of Indiana designing a county rainfall dashboard to share current data, including monthly rainfall charts, annual precipitation, and average monthly precipitation.

Posted on 8/2/2019 12:40:49 PM

NSF Grant Brings New Technology to IUP Students and Faculty

IUP geosciences faculty member Nick Deardorff is certain that IUP’s latest science equipment, a scanning electron microscope, will enhance the research structure not just at IUP, but for the region.

Posted on 7/19/2019 2:57:38 PM

RESS Program Continuing with Presenter Lunch Series Friday, July 12

The 2019 Research Experiences for Summer Scholars program continues with the second Presenter Lunch Series on Friday, July 12, in the Hadley Union Building's Monongahela Room from 11:45 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. The program is open to the community.

Posted on 7/10/2019 2:05:46 PM

Biology Students Present Their Research at National University of Honduras

Four students from IUP will be in Honduras in June as presenters at an international symposium on biodiversity in Honduras. The seminar is organized by their IUP faculty advisor, Josiah Townsend, and will focus on topics related to Townsend’s and the student’s research on biodiversity in Honduras.

Posted on 5/24/2019 9:20:35 AM

Biology Major Selected for Kopchick Summer Fellowship

Morgan Glasser, a junior biology major and chemistry minor at Indiana University of Pennsylvania from Marion Center, is spending her summer doing research at an internationally known cancer center in Houston.

Posted on 5/13/2019 2:12:38 PM

IUP Biology Faculty Member Selected for Fulbright US Scholar Grant

Josiah Townsend, associate professor in IUP’s Department of Biology, has been selected for a 2019–20 Fulbright US Scholar grant. He will spend the 2019–20 academic year in Honduras working at Zamorano Agricultural University and the National Autonomous University of Honduras–Valle de Sula

Posted on 5/3/2019 2:39:02 PM

IUP Biology Major Selected for Goldwater Scholarship

Anna Manges, a senior biology major and geology minor from Indiana, has been selected for a Goldwater Scholarship. Manges is IUP’s ninth Goldwater Scholarship recipient.

Posted on 5/3/2019 2:30:04 PM

New Scanning Electron Microscope at IUP

Thanks to a grant from the National Science Foundation and a generous contribution from the School of Graduate Studies and Research, IUP and the Research Institute have acquired a new scanning electron microscope, now located in the Kopchick College of Natural Sciences and Mathematics, Weyandt Hall.

Posted on 4/29/2019 4:22:18 PM

Kopchick College Invites Graduates and Guests to Commencement Lunch

All graduating students in the Kopchick College of Natural Sciences and Mathematics (May and August) and their guests are invited to a lunch on Saturday, May 11, in the Crimson Cafe. Attendees, including graduates, will need tickets, which can be picked up in department offices.

Posted on 4/29/2019 11:09:34 AM

Discussion of Behavioral and Cognitive Impacts of MS

Please join the April 19 meeting of the Behavioral Neuroscience Journal Club for a discussion of ongoing and promising research into the behavioral and cognitive impacts of multiple sclerosis.

Posted on 4/17/2019 9:27:24 AM

Salus University, IUP Sign Second Articulation Agreement

Salus University and IUP have signed an articulation agreement to help qualified students complete studies to become a physician assistant.

Posted on 4/10/2019 12:34:33 PM

Graduate and Undergraduate Sigma Xi Award Winners from IUP Scholars Forum

At the 2019 IUP Scholars Forum, IUP’s chapter of Sigma Xi (a national scientific research honor society) recognized students for their research in diverse fields including anthropology, biology, chemistry, computer science, geography, and mathematics.

Posted on 4/7/2019 7:45:58 PM

Behavioral Neuroscience Journal Club to Meet

Please join us for the November 9 meeting of the Behavioral Neuroscience Journal Club for a discussion of the relationship between substance abuse and chronic pain. The meeting takes place at noon in Uhler Hall, room 118.

Posted on 11/5/2018 12:28:27 PM

Penn State Professor Regan Discusses Microbial Physiology and Bioprospecting for Novel Microbes

Jay Regan from the Penn State Civil and Environmental Engineering Department recently presented research on bioelectrochemical systems at a seminar at IUP.

Posted on 10/15/2018 1:42:21 PM

Natural Sciences and Mathematics to Host Ice Cream Social for First-Year Students

The College of Natural Sciences and Mathematics will host anice cream social for its first-year students on Thursday, September 13, 2018,from 2:45 to 4:15 p.m. in the Weyandt Hall Lobby.

Posted on 9/10/2018 9:49:55 AM

Murat Ozturan ’89 Returns to IUP as Keynote for RESS to Inspire Students to Take the Next Step

Murat Ozturan ’89 returned to his alma mater as the keynote speaker for the closing event of the Research Experiences for Summer Scholars program, delivering the keynote address August 9 at the Kovalchick Convention and Athletic Complex. Ozturan’s talk was called “Riding Waves to the Happy End,” and it focused on finding your career path, comparing it to surfing, where catching the perfect wave is the objective.

Posted on 8/10/2018 3:45:45 PM

RESS Keynote Speaker Presentation Open to the Public

The annual Research Experiences for Summer Scholars (RESS) program will wrap up its season Thursday, August 9, with a poster session and a keynote speech delivered by IUP alumnus Murat Ozturan, Microsoft’s Azure Data Group program manager.

Posted on 8/2/2018 3:18:17 PM

Students Show Their Work at Final RESS Pizza Presenter Series Event

The Research Experiences for Summer Scholars program continued its Pizza Presenter Series events on July 27 at the Hadley Union Building with its third and final gathering to discuss student research.

Posted on 7/31/2018 9:11:19 AM

Doctoral Student Digs Deeper Into the Me Too Movement

Elyse Gessler, a doctoral student in Communications Media, is studying sexual misconduct cases where the accused has neither admitted guilt nor denied it, and instead has offered explanations for the alleged behavior.

Posted on 7/30/2018 3:50:05 PM

Biochemistry Student Studying Ways to Make Better Antibiotics

Arie Van Wieren, a sophomore biochemistry major from Indiana, Pennsylvania, is spending the summer on his RESS project titled “Experimental Verification of Key Hotspot Residues for Alanine Racemase Dimerization,” which has him studying of a specific protein that has huge impacts on the medical field because it’s used in the production of antibiotics.

Posted on 7/23/2018 9:33:38 AM

Music Graduate Student Studying Effects of Performance Anxiety

Katie Kohlenburg, a graduate student in music performance at IUP, is spending her summer learning about performance anxiety as part of the annual Research Experiences for Summer Scholars program.

Posted on 7/12/2018 2:37:42 PM

Research Experience for Summer Scholars Program Has Begun

The annual Research Experience for Summer Scholars (RESS) program is underway, and students have begun showing off their work. At the first of three Pizza Presenter Series events this summer, four students in the program gave presentations on their research covering an array of topics.

Posted on 6/22/2018 3:46:14 PM

IUP Names Planetarium, Atrium of Science Building in Honor of Alumni Couple

Indiana University of Pennsylvania’s Council of Trustees honored Tim and Debra Phillips Cejka, 1973 graduates of IUP, with a resolution to name the IUP planetarium and its atrium as the Cejka Planetarium. The resolution was approved by the Council at its May 10 meeting.

Posted on 5/15/2018 11:32:51 AM

CNSM Offers Funding Opportunities for Current Students for 2018–19

The College of Natural Sciences and Mathematics offers a limited number of scholarship opportunities for current students for 2018–19. Here is information about the list of scholarships and how to apply.

Posted on 5/1/2018 11:42:23 AM

The College of Natural Sciences and Mathematics Invites Graduates and Guests to Commencement Lunch

All graduating students in the College of Natural Sciences and Mathematics (May and August) and their guests are invited to a lunch on Saturday, May 12, in the Crimson Cafe. Attendees, including graduates, will need tickets, which can be picked up in department offices.

Posted on 4/25/2018 11:47:48 AM

Caffeine and Alcohol Effects on Circadian Rhythm and Performance: Behavioral Neuroscience Journal Club Meeting

Christina Ruby (biology) will lead a discussion on Friday, April 13, about the ability of caffeine and alcohol to alter our circadian rhythm and performance. Ruby will present recent experimental work by her laboratory on the ways in which these substances influence our functioning.

Posted on 4/11/2018 8:29:55 AM

Biology Major Studying the Role Genes Play in Autophagy Wins Scholarship

Rebekah Mikeasky has been announced as the winner of the 2018 Patricia Hilliard Robertson Memorial Scholarship for Women in the Sciences. Mikeasky, who has a 3.9 cumulative grade-point average, has spent the school year working closely with her advisor, Robert Major, Department of Biology, on a research project relating to the role genes play in autophagy.

Posted on 4/1/2018 8:54:27 PM

IUP Offers First Engineering Course in Spring Semester

During the spring 2018 semester, IUP offered its first engineeringcourse, ENVE 101: Introduction to Environmental Engineering. The course covers a broad range of subjects, from natural resources topollution, human population, environmental economics, energy consumption,climate change, ethics, and so on.

Posted on 2/28/2018 7:53:21 AM

New Science Building Project Kicks Off with Design Architects

On January 26, 2018, the College of Natural Sciences and Mathematics’ New Science Building Committeemet with the design architectural team from Perfido, Weiskopf, Wagstaff, andGoettel. The project goals, timeline, meeting schedule, and workingmeeting agendas were discussed.

Posted on 2/12/2018 1:31:12 PM

Ramana to Give Sigma Xi Distinguished Lecture on February 22

M.V. Ramana, professor and Simons Chair in Disarmament, Global, and Human Security at the University of British Columbia, will discuss “Can Nuclear Energy be a Solution to Climate Change?” on February 22, 2018, as part of the College of Natural Sciences and Mathematics’ Science Inspires Series.

Posted on 2/7/2018 11:02:22 AM

Environmental Engineering Student Becomes Ambassador at University of Electronic Science and Technology of China This Winter

The Environmental Engineering Program sent senior student Shannon Madigan to Sichuan province in western China to act as the student ambassador for the program to the School of Resources and Environment at University of Electronic Science and Technology of China this winter semester.

Posted on 12/18/2017 11:55:58 AM

College of Natural Sciences and Mathematics to Host Speaker on Pathways to STEM Leadership

Susan Hinze, Associate Professor of Sociology and Women’s and Gender Studies at Case Western Reserve University will present “Pathways to STEM Leadership” on November 2. This presentation is part of the Institutions Developing Excellence in Academic Leadership-National (IDEAL-N) NSF grant at IUP, a multi-university project focused on analyzing and addressing gender inequities in academic leadership.

Posted on 10/31/2017 2:29:45 PM

Visiting Professor Discusses “Impacts of Natural Gas Production Wastewater on Drinking Water Supply”

Yuefeng Xie, professor of Environmental Engineering at Penn State Harrisburg, gave a presentation at IUP on October 4, 2017.

Posted on 10/4/2017 11:18:22 PM

Science Inspires Series: Rothschild to Give Keynote Lecture, October 12

The College of Natural Sciences and Mathematics and the IUP Sigma Xi Chapter proudly present Bruce Rothschild, professor of Medicine at West Virginia University School of Medicine, as the guest speaker of the fall 2017 Science Inspires Series.

Posted on 9/27/2017 2:56:10 PM

Environmental Engineering Program Holds Information Night for Students

IUP Pre-Engineering and current Environmental Engineering students attended the Environmental Engineering Information Night on Thursday, September 21, in Weyandt Hall. Environmental Engineering is the first engineering degree offered at IUP.

Posted on 9/26/2017 4:25:54 PM

Science Inspires Series: Bouchat to Present on River Blindness, September 14

Rachelle Bouchat from the Mathematics Department will begin the semester’s Science Inspires Series with a presentation titled “Using Mathematics to Model the Treatment of River Blindness” on September 14, 2017, at 4:30 p.m. in Johnson Hall, Room 247.

Posted on 9/5/2017 3:14:51 PM

Environmental Engineering Program Receives First Student

Sophomore Sarah Smallwood has completed her transfer from Biology to Environmental Engineering and has become the first student in the new engineering program offered in the College of Natural Sciences and Mathematics.

Posted on 8/31/2017 9:41:54 AM

Student Research Poster Session and Biotech VP Keynote Address Concludes Summer Research Program

The 2017 IUP Research Experience for Summer Scholars concludes August 10 at 2:00 p.m. with a poster session by the student researchers and a keynote address by IUP graduate Dianne Rothstein, vice president of Research at Prime Synthesis, Inc.

Posted on 8/8/2017 2:35:30 PM

IUP Adds New Major in Environmental Engineering and New PhD in Business

The Pennsylvania State System of Higher Education approved today two new majors for Indiana University of Pennsylvania: a Bachelor of Science in Environmental Engineering and a PhD in Business.

Posted on 7/13/2017 2:47:04 PM

Biotechnology Exploration Program Hosts Students and Faculty from India

The Department of Biology hosted 21 students and two faculty members from RUIA College in Mumbai, India, from May 14 to June 10, 2017. Sponsored by the College of Natural Sciences and Mathematics, the four-week Biotechnology Exploration Program was led by N. Bharathan, chair of the Biology Department.

Posted on 6/23/2017 11:59:11 AM

CNSM Invites Graduates and Guests to Commencement Lunch

All graduating students in the College of Natural Sciences and Mathematics (May and August) are invited to a lunch on Saturday, May 13, in the Crimson Cafe. Graduates and their guests are invited to attend, but all attendees will need tickets, which they can pick up at their department office.

Posted on 4/20/2017 11:00:07 AM

April Meeting of Behavioral Neuroscience Journal Club

The April 2017 meeting of the Behavioral Neuroscience Journal Club will be on Friday, April 21, in 118 Uhler Hall. All are welcome to attend. Dan Widzowski (Biology) will describe research seeking new treatments for methamphetamine addiction.

Posted on 4/18/2017 10:18:36 AM

Scholarship and Awards for Female Students at Research Appreciation Week Women in Math, Science, and Technology Event

The College of Natural Sciences and Mathematics sponsored the annual Research Appreciation Week program to highlight scholarly accomplishments of female graduate and undergraduate students as well as faculty. Women in Mathematics, Science, and Technology was held on Monday, April 3.

Posted on 4/11/2017 4:35:25 PM

Women in Mathematics, Science, and Technology Event, April 3

The College of Natural Sciences and Mathematics is sponsoring a program as part of Research Appreciation Week 2017 to highlight scholarly accomplishments of female graduate and undergraduate students as well as faculty.

Posted on 3/7/2017 3:04:07 PM

IUP Science Inspires Program Hosting Internationally Recognized Biologist and IUP Distinguished Alumni Award Recipient

Indiana University of Pennsylvania graduate John Kopchick, a world-renowned molecular endocrinologist in the field of human growth hormones, will be the keynote presenter for the College of Natural Sciences and Mathematics and IUP’s Sigma Xi Science InspiresSeries on March 9, 2017.

Posted on 2/21/2017 2:59:10 PM

IUP Undergraduates Will Be Part of National Research Project

IUP students in two biology courses in fall 2017 and spring 2018 will do hands-on research to help find phages (viruses that infect bacteria) in soil through the Howard Hughes Medical Institute’s Science Education Alliance-Phage Hunters Advancing Genomics and Evolutions Science. IUP is one of 142 universities in the world to be part of SEA-PHAGES.

Posted on 2/10/2017 12:19:42 PM

Women in STEM Meeting

The Women in STEM group will meet Wednesday, February 8, at 6:00 p.m.

Posted on 2/7/2017 11:06:10 AM

February Meeting of Behavioral Neuroscience Journal Club

Please join the Behavioral Neuroscience Journal Club for a discussion of Epigenetics and Behavior, led by Robert Hinrichsen (Biology), on February 10 at noon in room 118 Uhler.

Posted on 2/5/2017 10:59:52 AM

Funding for Undergraduate Research in STEM Still Available for 2016–17

Funds are still available from the College of Natural Sciences and Mathematics’ Siemens Fund for Undergraduate Research in STEM for eligible students who meet the criteria and submit an application for funding.

Posted on 1/30/2017 11:10:19 AM

CNSM Scholarship Opportunities Available for Current Students for 2017–18

The College of Natural Sciences and Mathematics offers a limited number of scholarship opportunities for current students for 2017–18. For a list of scholarships and an application, please visit the college’s scholarship page or stop by the Dean’s Office in 305 Weyandt Hall.

Posted on 1/30/2017 9:58:59 AM

Spring Science Inspires Series Kicks Off with “What Happened to the Mammoths?”

Todd Surovell, University of Wyoming, will speak on “What Happened to the Mammoths? Exploring the Cause of North America’s Most Recent Mass Extinction” on February 9, 2017, at 4:30 p.m. in the Humanities and Social Sciences Building, Room B10.

Posted on 1/27/2017 8:33:38 AM

IUP STEM Academy Offers High School Students Dual Enrollment

A new dual-enrollment program at Indiana University of Pennsylvania will give high school students the opportunity to get a jump on earning college credits in the STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) fields—and at significant savings.

Posted on 12/20/2016 3:03:17 PM

December Meeting of the Behavioral Neuroscience Journal Club

Dr. Ray Pavloski (Psychology) will discuss recent neural simulation research which attempts to explain how visual stimuli are represented in the brain.

Posted on 11/29/2016 12:56:34 PM

James H. Maple Scholarship Awarded, Cybersecurity Lab Dedicated

Four IUP students have been awarded a scholarship that honors a former IUPmathematics professor and co-founder of the IUP Computer Science Department, James H. Maple. A cybersecurity lab in the department has also been named in Maple’s honor.

Posted on 11/4/2016 2:45:43 PM

Science Inspires Series: Kenning to Present on Nanotechnology, Time, and Temperature

Gregory Kenning, Department of Physics, will end this semester’s SIS lectures on November 10 with a presentation on two sets of studies: understanding memory effects in materials, and the discovery of nanomagnetic electronics and an array of possible applications.

Posted on 11/4/2016 11:48:38 AM

NSM Dean’s Advancement Council Meeting Held

The College of Natural Sciences and Mathematics welcomed its Dean’s Advancement Council members back to campus for the fall meeting on October 21, 2016.

Posted on 10/28/2016 9:21:27 AM

Natural Sciences and Mathematics Alumnae Return to Speak to Students

Three alumni from the College of Natural Sciences and Mathematics are returning to IUP on November 7, 2016, to speak to students on graduate school and employment opportunities.

Posted on 10/24/2016 1:25:45 PM

Advisory Board Meeting Held for Environmental Engineering Program

This past week, the College of Natural Sciences and Mathematics welcomed back to campus advisory board members to discuss a proposed environmental engineering program.

Posted on 10/10/2016 11:53:58 AM

Behavioral Neuroscience Journal Club Schedules October Meeting

All members of the IUP community are welcome to attend the next meeting of the Behavioral Neuroscience Journal Club on Friday, October 14. Please join us for our discussion of topics related to neuroscience and behavior.

Posted on 10/9/2016 6:08:58 PM

Science Inspires Series, Distinguished Speaker Lecture Canceled

The Science Inspires Series Distinguished Speaker Lecture schedule for October 21, 2016, has been canceled.

Posted on 10/7/2016 9:32:30 AM

Physics Alumna Umbel to Give Colloquium Talk

Rachel Umbel will present “A discussion on various deposition techniques as applicable to the semiconductor field,” as part of the Physics Department’s colloquium series on September 30, 2016.

Posted on 9/28/2016 3:01:54 PM

Ice Cream Social for First-Year Natural Sciences and Mathematics Students

The College of Natural Sciences and Mathematics will host an ice cream social for its first-year students on Thursday, September 15, 2016, from 3:00 to 4:15 p.m. in the Weyandt Hall Lobby.

Posted on 9/12/2016 1:12:56 PM

IUP Recognized for Academic Excellence in Cyber Defense

IUP’s redesignation as a national Center for Academic Excellence in Cyber Defense Education by the National Security Agency and the Department of Homeland Security was celebrated at a recent awards ceremony in Huntsville, Alabama. IUP is one of only six institutions in Pennsylvania and one of just 200 universities in the nation selected for this recognition.

Posted on 9/8/2016 3:47:57 PM

First 2016–17 Meeting of Behavioral Neuroscience Journal Club

The first meeting of the Behavioral Neuroscience Journal Club for 2016–17 will be held on Friday, September 9, from 1:00 to 2:00 p.m. in 114 Uhler. Please join us for our monthly discussions of topics related to neuroscience and behavior.

Posted on 9/6/2016 1:34:23 PM

Science Inspires Series: Coles to Present on Mapping Mars September 15

The College of Natural Sciences and Mathematics and IUP’s Chapter of Sigma Xi invite you to the first talk in this year’s Science Inspires Series: “Seeing Red: Mapping Mars to Understand its History” presented by Ken Coles. Coles, a professor in the Geoscience Department, coauthored the book The Atlas of Mars, which explores the geography, geology, and physical and chemical interactions of the surface with the atmosphere and interior of the red planet.

Posted on 9/2/2016 8:02:17 AM

High School Students Sharpen Critical Thinking Skills at IUP Summer Honors Program

College-bound high school students from across the country opened their minds through higher learning and critical thinking in the Summer Honors Program held July 10–23, 2016, at the Cook Honors College.

Posted on 7/28/2016 12:30:36 PM

RESS Program Announces 2016 Keynote Speaker

The Research Experiences for Summer Scholars’keynote speaker will be Anne Jefferson, an associate professor in the Department of Geology at Kent State University, who will present “Stopping Stormwater: An Interdisciplinary Approach to Improving the Urban Environment” on Aug. 4.

Posted on 7/15/2016 8:44:03 PM

Lees to Kick Off Friday’s Petri Plate Pizza Session for RESS

The last seminar of the Research Experience for Summer Scholars (RESS) program kicks off at 11:30 a.m. on Friday, July 8, in 240 Weyandt Hall with Nicole Lees, an RESS scholar and IUP geoscience student. Nicole will present “Field Work at the Cleveland-Lloyd Dinosaur Quarry.”

Posted on 7/6/2016 9:11:09 PM

Hanely Presents at RESS Petri Plate Pizza Session

The second seminar of the Research Experience for Summer Scholars (RESS) program took place Friday, June 24, in 240 Weyandt Hall, with a presentation from Derek Hanely, an RESS scholar and IUP applied mathematics major. Derek is working under the direction of Rachelle Bouchat during the 10-week summer program.

Posted on 6/23/2016 2:59:29 PM

Nealen Conducts Neuroscience Peer Review Session with Elementary Students

As a review editor for Frontiers in Neuroscience, Paul Nealen (Biology) was invited to oversee the review of a Young Minds neuroscience article that described a novel use of oxytocin as a potential way to improve social facilitation in persons afflicted with autism or schizophrenia.

Posted on 6/9/2016 8:05:44 AM

2015–16 Science Skills Series Concludes with GCMS/NMR Workshop

Students gathered recently for the final Science Skills Series workshop of the spring 2016 term, during which they developed their skills in chemical instrumentation and critical analysis of data.

Posted on 4/25/2016 10:56:51 AM

Winners Announced for Women in Mathematics, Science, and Technology Program

On April 4, 2016, the College of Natural Sciences and Mathematics held its 11th annual Women inMathematics, Science, and Technology Program, showcasing more than 30 research projects by women studentsand faculty.

Posted on 4/13/2016 2:01:46 PM

Science Skills Series workshop on GCMS/NMR

This week, IUP students will again have the opportunity to participate in a free science skills workshop. The focus of this week's workshop is the use of the chemical analytical techniques of gas chromatography/mass spectrometry (GCMS), and nuclear magnetic resonance spectroscopy (NMR).

Posted on 4/12/2016 9:47:08 AM

Women in STEM 2016

The annual Women in Mathematics, Science, and Technology program, hosted by theCollege of Natural Sciences and Mathematics, will be held Monday, April 4, from 4:30to 6:30 p.m., in Weyandt Hall.

Posted on 4/1/2016 2:35:47 PM

Science Inspires Series: “Bacterial Resistance and Why We Should Care”

Herman Sintim, of Purdue University, will present “Bacterial Resistance and Why We Should Care: How cyclic dinucleotide bacteria could solve the antibiotic resistance problem,” on March 17, at 4:30 p.m., in the Eberly auditorium.

Posted on 3/8/2016 12:06:16 PM

Workshop on New Science Facility Hosted by College of Natural Sciences and Mathematics

Students, staff, and faculty gathered for a two-day workshop to plan STEM spaces in the new science facility scheduled to open in 2020.

Posted on 3/8/2016 10:58:54 AM

Women in STEM Program to be Held April 4

The College of Natural Sciences and Mathematics is sponsoring a program as part of Research Appreciation Week 2016 to highlight scholarly accomplishments of female graduate and undergraduate students and faculty.

Posted on 3/3/2016 2:16:43 PM

Professor Zimny Kicks off Science Inspires Series for Spring Semester

Susan Zimny of the IUP Psychology Department discussed the implications in research that stem from a situation where the subjects of that research feel at risk of confirming a negative stereotype.

Posted on 2/24/2016 1:17:49 PM

University of the Highlands and Islands to Discuss Opportunities

University of the Highlands and Islands will visit this Wednesday, February 24. Come learn about the opportunity to study natural sciences in Scotland.

Posted on 2/24/2016 12:15:12 PM

Preprofessional School Representatives to Visit NSM

Representatives from two preprofessional schools will visit the IUP campus to talk with interested students in the College of Natural Sciences and Mathematics.

Posted on 2/9/2016 3:45:11 PM

Behavioral Neuroscience Journal Club Monthly Discussion

The Behavioral Neuroscience Journal Club will hold its monthly discussion on February 12, 2016, for students and faculty to talk about ideas, projects, and literature. Christina Ruby (Department of Biology) will discuss “Mixed Signals: Alcohol, Caffeine, and the Circadian Clock.”

Posted on 2/9/2016 1:12:07 PM

CNSM Announces Details for Research Experiences for Summer Scholars (RESS) Program

The College of Natural Sciences and Mathematics is pleased to announce information aboutor this year’s Research Experiences for Summer Scholars (RESS) program.

Posted on 2/8/2016 9:01:30 AM

STEMSEAS Student Applications Accepted Until February 19, 2016

Applications for the STEMSEAS project, which gives undergraduate students experience aboard research boats at sea, are due February 19.

Posted on 2/5/2016 11:27:59 AM

CNSM Scholarship Opportunities Available for Current Students for 2016–17

The College of Natural Sciences and Mathematics offers a limited number of scholarship opportunities for current students for 2016–17.

Posted on 2/5/2016 10:33:10 AM

Science Inspires Series Features Zimny and Stereotype Threat

This semester’s Science Inspires Series, presented by the College of Natural Sciences and Mathematics, begins with a faculty talk from Susan Zimny of the Psychology Department, who will present “Stereotype Threat: What the Research Often Ignores,” on Thursday, February 4, 2016.

Posted on 1/20/2016 12:02:47 PM

First Science Skills Series Workshop a Success

This past week, students voluntarily participated in the first workshop in the College of Natural Sciences and Mathematics’ new Science Skills Series.

Posted on 12/7/2015 11:00:10 AM

Announcing the New Science Skills Series

The College of Natural Sciences and Mathematics is pleased to announce a new training opportunity for students, our very own Science Skills Series. Through workshops in this series, students will work with faculty and gain first-hand knowledge of, and practice in, skills that will both help them in their courses and m

Posted on 11/24/2015 9:17:16 AM

Winter Session Seats Still Available in the College of Natural Sciences and Mathematics

Wantto improve your GPA, lighten your load for the coming semesters, or graduateearly? There are still seats available for the College of Natural Sciences andMathematics’ winter session classes Winter session classes are online, whichallows you the flexibility to take them wherever you are. Winter session is

Posted on 11/16/2015 10:21:57 AM

Distinguished Alumnus Encourages Chemistry Students to Get Involved

November 9 was a busy day for Michael Moyer (Chemistry, '04), the College of Natural Sciences and Mathematics 2015 Young Alumni Award Recipient

Posted on 11/12/2015 3:39:26 PM

Behavioral Neuroscience Journal Club to Hold Monthly Discussion

The Behavioral Neuroscience Journal Club will hold their monthly discussion for students and faculty to talk about ideas, data, projects, and literature. The group will meet on November 13, 2015, from 1:00–2:00 p.m. in 106 Uhler Hall. Bill Farrell ( Department of Psychology ) and Dan Widzowski ( Department of Bi

Posted on 11/9/2015 2:55:12 PM

College of Natural Sciences and Mathematics Distinguished Young Alumni to Visit Campus

President of Environmental Service Laboratories and IUP alumnusMichael Moyer will visit campus on Monday, November 9, to receive a YoungAlumni Achievement Award. Moyer graduated with a BS in Chemistry in 2004. He will share his experience from working as president and chief operating officer of Environment

Posted on 11/6/2015 9:06:12 AM

IUP SEEDS Club to Hold Seed Swap

IUP’s SEEDS (Strategies for Ecology Education, Diversity, and Sustainability) club invites you to participate in the second annual Community Seed Swap on Saturday, November 14, from 1:00–4;00 p.m. in Zink GymA. A seed swap is an opportunity to donate and/or receive free seed for your garden next year. Thi

Posted on 11/6/2015 8:23:21 AM

College of Natural Sciences and Mathematics Closes Out Fall Lecture Series

This talk is part of an ongoing lecture series presented by the College of Natural Sciences and Mathematics

Posted on 11/4/2015 10:44:52 AM

College of Natural Sciences and Mathematics Welcomes Advisory Board

Advisory board members, who are all recipients of IUP’s Distinguished Alumni Award and have gone on to excellence in their respective fields

Posted on 10/23/2015 1:53:38 PM

“Science Inspires” Distinguished Speaker on Size Reduction and Economics of Integrated Circuits

Posted on 9/18/2015 2:51:53 PM

College of Natural Sciences and Mathematics Invites First-Year Students to Ice Cream Social

The College of Natural Sciences and Mathematics will host an ice cream social for its first-year students on Tuesday, September 15, 2015

Posted on 9/10/2015 2:22:12 PM

Science Inspires Lecture Series for Fall Announced by College of Natural Sciences and Mathematics

Posted on 9/4/2015 11:23:18 AM

College of Natural Sciences and Mathematics Invites Graduates and Guests to Commencement Picnic

The picnic will take place in the Oak Grove, outside Weyandt Hall.

Posted on 4/28/2015 3:52:24 PM

Travis Presents on Confidence for College of Natural Sciences

Posted on 4/15/2015 2:55:45 PM

College of Natural Sciences and Mathematics Holds Physics Olympiad for High School Students

The College of Natural Science’s annual Physics Olympiad for High School Students will be held on Thursday, April 16. There will be four events for visiting high school students to participate in from 9:30 a.m. until 12:40 p.m. The events will be followed by an awards ceremony in the HUB. Lunch will be provided court

Posted on 4/10/2015 4:26:49 PM

Application Period for Research Experience for Summer Scholars 2015 Ends Friday

Applicants must apply by Friday, April 10 2015.

Posted on 4/7/2015 2:37:22 PM

McClung Talks Biological Clocks and Psychiatric Disorders: Science Inspires Series

Posted on 3/30/2015 4:18:33 PM

College of Natural Sciences and Mathematics Celebrates 10 Years of Supporting Women As Leaders In STEM

The College of Natural Sciences and Mathematics will hold its annual Women in Mathematics, Science, and Technology program on April 6, 2015

Posted on 3/25/2015 4:29:58 PM

Clarke to Give Sigma Xi Distinguished Lecture on Breast Cancer Research

Robert Clarke will present the Sigma Xi Distinguished Lecture on Thursday, April 9, 2015, at 7:30 p.m. in Eberly Auditorium

Posted on 3/16/2015 12:54:58 PM

CNSM Releases Details and Applications for Second Annual Research Experience for Summer Scholars

The College of Natural Sciences and Mathematics has announced the return of last year’s extremely successful Research Experience for Summer Scholars (RESS).

Posted on 3/5/2015 5:02:30 PM

Science Inspires Series Continues With McElroy and the Water In Southwestern Pa.

Posted on 2/26/2015 1:39:49 PM

Colloquium on NSF Research Experiences for Undergraduates

The PhysicsDepartment will present a colloquium on Research Experiences for Undergraduateson Friday, February 6, 2015. The seminar will take place at 2:30 p.m.and will be led by John Bradshaw. He will present details regarding how tofind the right undergraduate research program, how to apply, the relevant de

Posted on 2/4/2015 3:08:40 PM

Science Inspires Series Begins Semester With Jurassic Mammals and the Inner Ear

Posted on 1/22/2015 3:24:01 PM

Science Inspires Series Concludes With Pavloski Talk

Posted on 12/3/2014 10:21:38 AM

Planetarium Show To Explore Connection Between Radio Static and Space

Posted on 12/1/2014 3:54:07 PM

Matthews Lectures On Sleep for CNSM’s Science Inspires Series, Keeps Audience Wide Awake

Posted on 11/17/2014 2:54:48 PM

Alumnus Jarvis Receives Young Alumni Achievement Award, Visits Geoscience Students

Accomplished geologist and IUP alumnus Michael Jarvis will visit campus on Monday, November 10, 2014, to receive a Young Alumni Achievement Award.

Posted on 11/6/2014 4:03:55 PM

Reardon to Present Sigma Xi Fall Lecture

Posted on 10/28/2014 2:54:42 PM

Distinguished IUP Alumnus Gilly Presents on Ebola Virus Vaccination

Posted on 10/16/2014 3:47:53 PM

Karen Matthews is Featured Guest Speaker of Science Inspires Series

Posted on 10/15/2014 2:58:31 PM

Geoscience’s Taylor Kicks Off “Science Inspires” Series with Talk on Trilobites, October 2

Posted on 9/29/2014 1:57:54 PM

Ice Cream Social for First-Year CNSM Students

Posted on 9/19/2014 3:49:37 PM

College of Natural Sciences and Mathematics Updates Its Lab Safety Plan

The College Laboratory Safety Plan was developed to maintain compliance with OSHA Laboratory Standard as well as follow guidelines outlined in Prudent Practices

Posted on 9/12/2014 1:34:45 PM

Reynolds Visits IUP to Present Writing Workshops

JulieReynolds, associate professor in the Biology Department at Duke University and author of the popular book How Do I Write a Science Paper?, will visit IUP September 17–18, 2014, to discuss incorporating writing skills into the science curriculum in events hosted by the College of Natural Sciences and Math

Posted on 9/10/2014 3:55:56 PM

First Season of Research Experience for Summer Scholars Hailed as a Success

The poster session marked the end of the inaugural summer of the program

Posted on 8/19/2014 11:14:20 AM

More Than 500 Graduates, Guests, Faculty, and Staff Attend College of Natural Sciences and Mathematics Commencement and Picnic

Posted on 7/9/2014 3:54:01 PM

Outstanding Faculty and Retirees from the College of Natural Sciences and Mathematics Recognized

Posted on 7/9/2014 3:48:47 PM

New Research Program for Summer Scholars Begins Friday

Posted on 6/11/2014 3:01:22 PM

College of Natural Sciences and Mathematics Invites Graduates to Commencement Picnic

Picnic attendees, including graduates, will need tickets, which they can pick up in their department office.

Posted on 5/2/2014 11:31:47 AM

New “Science Inspires” Series Launches with Speaker from NASA

The College of Natural Sciences and Mathematics will launch a new lecture series, Science Inspires , with a talk by Marcus Fisher of NASA . The talk is scheduled on April 25 from 1:25–2:15 p.m. in 247 Johnson Hall. Fisher’s talk, “NASA: Missions, Development, and Independent Verification an

Posted on 4/17/2014 12:48:41 PM

Students in College of Natural Sciences and Mathematics Start STEM Fields Club

Posted on 4/10/2014 11:22:18 AM

College of Natural Sciences and Mathematics Welcomes Two Distinguished Alumni

During Friday’s visit to campus, Dr. O’Dell will meet with faculty and current students to talk about his career and his research program

Posted on 4/8/2014 4:46:37 PM

Women in Science and Math Celebrated During Research Appreciation Week

Posted on 4/4/2014 12:11:40 PM

Roberts to Give Sigma Xi Lecture on Re-inventing Green Chemistry

Jody Roberts, director of the Center for Contemporary Historyand Policy at the Chemical Heritage Foundation, will present this year’s annual Sigma Xi lecture, entitled “Re-inventing Green Chemistry: AlternativeHistories for a Sustainable Science.” The annual Sigma Xi lecture will take place on Wednesday, April 1

Posted on 4/1/2014 12:59:05 PM

Women in Mathematics, Science, and Technology Poster Session, March 31

Posted on 3/14/2014 4:06:58 PM

Physics Faculty Publish on Essential Physics for Non-Physics Majors

John Matolyak and Ajawad Haija, Physics Department, recently had their non-calculus general physics textbook published. Entitled “Essential Physics,” the book was published by CRC/Taylor & Francis Group and released in January 2014. The textbook is designed for a two-semester algebra-based physics

Posted on 3/4/2014 12:21:49 PM

Scholarships Available for Students in Natural Sciences and Mathematics

Posted on 3/3/2014 8:39:31 AM

College of Natural Sciences and Mathematics Mourns the Loss of Lynda Federoff

As an instructor, Federoff took great delight in making her extensive knowledge available to both undergraduate and doctoral students in a variety of courses.

Posted on 11/20/2013 10:35:45 AM

Nate McElroy to Give Fall Sigma Xi Lecture on Water Quality

Nate McElroy of the Chemistry Department will present the Fall Sigma Xi Lecture “Water Quality in Indiana County and the Region” on Tuesday, November 19, from 7:00–8:30 p.m. in Weyandt Hall, room 32. Indiana County and the rest of western Pennsylvania hasprovided, and continues to provide, a rich source of traditi

Posted on 11/5/2013 8:17:58 AM

Leidman to Screen Her Documentary “Intersecting Sparks”

Posted on 10/25/2013 8:24:11 AM

Whited Receives Natural Sciences and Mathematics 2013 Young Alumni Award

Posted on 10/24/2013 2:06:16 PM

Natural Sciences and Mathematics Honors Faculty and Staff at End of the Year Reception

Posted on 5/23/2013 9:52:55 AM

NSM Women’s Leadership Award Winners for 2013

Posted on 5/16/2013 10:33:27 AM

College of Natural Sciences and Mathematics to Host Commencement Reception

The reception will begin at 11:00 a.m. and will be held outside the main entrance of Weyandt Hall.

Posted on 5/7/2013 2:23:31 PM

Deanne Snavely Leads Marcellus Shale Team at IUP

Read all about their work in the Spring 2013 issue of IUP Magazine.

Posted on 3/29/2013 3:49:20 PM

Distinguished Lecture: You Can’t Win Races Without Getting the Math and Science Right

Posted on 3/28/2013 8:05:24 AM

Funding Opportunities for Students in College of Natural Sciences and Mathematics

Posted on 3/5/2013 1:44:52 PM

High-Performance Computing at IUP

John Chrispell of the Mathematics Department is serving as the IUP Campus Champion for the XSEDE (Extreme Science and Engineering Discovery Environment) computer resources. He can help you get started interacting with some impressive computational resources. A website will be available in the near future to help

Posted on 2/19/2013 8:57:00 AM

College of Natural Sciences and Mathematics Mourns the Loss of John Woolcock

During almost three decades of his professorship in the Chemistry Department, John became a great colleague and friend to so many of us at IUP.

Posted on 2/1/2013 8:01:58 AM

Alarcón to Discuss Mayan Long Count Calendar

Francisco Alarcón of the Mathematics Department will give the Fall Sigma Xi lecture on “The Maya Long Count Calendar and 2012.” The lecture will be given on Wednesday, November 7, 2012, at 7:00 p.m. in Pratt Auditorium. The Maya civilization was, without a doubt, the most developed in the pre-Columbian Americas.

Posted on 10/23/2012 10:14:58 AM

Free Planetarium Show: Discoveries from the Moon

Ken Coles from the Geoscience Department will present a free planetarium show entitled “Discoveries from the Moon” on Saturday, September 22, 2012, at 7:00 p.m. Come hear about the major new findings from recent lunar missions, planned future missions, and watch the Moon's motion through the sky. Coles will also

Posted on 9/13/2012 8:41:45 AM

Chemical Safety Training Seminar for Students, September 13

Students that will be using chemicals in a research setting are highly encouraged to attend

Posted on 9/12/2012 11:09:59 AM

Natural Sciences and Mathematics Alumni and Friends Invited to Homecoming Activities

Posted on 9/5/2012 11:58:28 AM

Information Meetings for Natural Science Professional Programs, Fall 2012

Posted on 9/4/2012 10:03:55 AM

College of Natural Sciences and Mathematics Congratulates Graduates

Dean Deanne Snavely welcomed the graduates and guests.

Posted on 5/31/2012 11:21:45 AM

Commencement Reception for Natural Sciences and Mathematics Graduates

Posted on 5/1/2012 2:58:01 PM

Renowned Physicist Anthony Johnson to Lecture, April 12

The IUP chapter of Sigma Xi , the Scientific Research Society, is sponsoring a lecture by Anthony M. Johnson , professor of Physics and Computer Science and Electrical Engineering at the University of Maryland Baltimore County. The presentation, titled “Ultrafast Optical Characteristics of Novel Nanoscale Materi

Posted on 4/6/2012 11:48:36 AM

Women in Mathematics, Science, and Technology Program, April 2

The College of Natural Sciences and Mathematics is sponsoring the seventh annual Women in Mathematics, Science, and Technology Program on April 2, 2012 , from 5:00–7:00 p.m. as part of Research Appreciation Week . The program will highlight scholarly accomplishments of female undergraduate/graduate students and

Posted on 2/29/2012 1:24:24 PM

Information Assurance Day to be Held on November 10

The Computer Science Department , in collaboration with the Institute of Information Assurance at IUP, will host the fourth annual Information Assurance Day on November 10, 2011, in the Delaware Room of the Hadley Union Building. Talks are open to the public. For more information, contact Dr. Rose Shumba at shu

Posted on 10/18/2011 8:06:11 AM

College of Natural Sciences and Mathematics Welcomes New Dean

Dr. Deanne Snavely assumes the leadership of the College of Natural Sciences and Mathematics on August 1, 2011

Posted on 7/29/2011 8:24:16 AM

Teaching Excellence Awards Received by Natural Science and Mathematics Faculty Members

The Center for Teaching Excellence Advisory Board announced the winners of the 2010–2011 Teaching Excellence Awards. Three College of Natural Science and Mathematics faculty members were honored. Justin Fair, an assistant professor in the Chemistry Department , was honored in the area of Content Pedagogy, “the u

Posted on 4/1/2011 8:40:37 AM

Sigma Xi Distinguished Lecture on “Biological Applications of Microfluids”

Posted on 3/30/2011 12:19:25 PM

Deadline Extended for Women in Mathematics, Science, and Technology Poster

Details can be found at the Women in Mathematics, Science, and Technology Program website.

Posted on 3/28/2011 12:27:59 PM

Natural Sciences Distinguished Alumni to Participate in Open Forum for Students

Posted on 3/23/2011 3:56:17 PM

Women in Mathematics, Science, and Technology Program 2011

Posted on 3/17/2011 8:08:51 AM

Scholarships Available for Students in College of Natural Sciences and Mathematics

Posted on 3/14/2011 8:27:33 AM

Scholarships Available for Future Math, Science Teachers

The following information was provided by the Pennsylvania State System of Higher Education concerning scholarship awards for students at PASSHE universities: Students majoring in science, technology, engineering, or mathematics at any Pennsylvania State System of Higher Education university can apply for up to $10

Posted on 3/23/2010 4:17:35 PM

Women in Mathematics, Science, and Technology Program

Posted on 3/17/2010 1:27:55 AM

Focus the Nation Meeting: Global Warming

The group Focus the Nation will be holding a meeting on Wednesday, October 21, 2009, at 7:30 in 113 Uhler Hall.

Posted on 10/20/2009 8:06:04 AM

Goldwater Scholarship Informational Meetings Held by College of Natural Sciences and Mathematics

Posted on 10/14/2009 12:16:55 PM

Department of Energy Science Graduate Fellowship Available for 2010–2011

The Department of Energy (DOE) Office of Science has established the DOE Office of Science Graduate Fellowship program to support outstanding students to pursue graduate training in basic research in areas of physics, biology, chemistry, mathematics, engineering, computational sciences, and environmental sciences rele

Posted on 10/13/2009 8:17:05 AM

Free Practice Graduate and Professional Exams to Be Given at IUP

Posted on 10/1/2009 2:04:17 PM

Social Event Planned by College of Natural Sciences and Mathematics for September 30

Posted on 9/23/2009 3:41:30 PM

NSF East Asia and Pacific Summer Institutes Application Now Open for Graduate Students

The National Science Foundation East Asia and Pacific Summer Institutes application is now open for graduate students, and will close December 8, 2009. Application instructions are available on line at the National Science Foundation . For further information concerning benefits, eligibility, and tips on applying,

Posted on 9/15/2009 11:14:36 AM

Nanotechnology Lecture: Impact on Science and Future Careers

Posted on 9/3/2009 11:10:59 AM

Biology’s Larkin and Duchamp Interviewed About Research on Pennsylvania Wildlife

Jeffery Larkin and Joe Duchamp, assistant professors of Biology , were interviewed recently for a radio series on Pennsylvania’s endangered and threatened wildlife. Together, Larkin and Duchamp have been studying Pennsylvania’s Allegheny woodrat population. The woodrat can provide vital information about forest he

Posted on 9/1/2009 9:46:16 AM

Kupchella Takes Over as Preprofessional Coordinator

Larry Kupchella of the Chemistry Department has been appointed by interim dean Mary Lou Zanich to serve as the coordinator of the College of Natural Sciences and Mathematics preprofessional programs . College of Natural Sciences and Mathematics

Posted on 8/4/2009 11:51:52 AM

Animal Facilities and Use Programs Cleared by the USDA

Yearly, the university receives a visit from a United States Department of Agriculture veterinarian who inspects the status of IUP animal care and use program.

Posted on 7/7/2009 10:54:22 AM

Adkins, Hershman Receive Natural Science and Mathematics Service Awards

Dr. Rick Adkins, professor of Mathematics, and Dr. Ken Hershman, professor emeritus of Physics, received the College of Natural Sciences and Mathematics Outstanding Achievement Award for Service from Dean John Eck.

Posted on 5/1/2009 10:49:05 AM

Natural Sciences Scholarship Applications Due April 30

Posted on 4/20/2009 8:32:05 AM

Natural Sciences and Mathematics Faculty Members Excel with Research Awards

At the recent fifteenth Annual Award Luncheon sponsored by the School of Graduate Studies and Research and the IUP Research Institute , Natural Sciences and Mathematics faculty members were recognized for their outstanding contributions in various areas of research. Dr. George Long, professor of Chemistry ,

Posted on 4/17/2009 11:29:37 AM

LaPorte Honored with Distinguished Faculty Award for Teaching

Dr. David LaPorte of the Psychology Department was honored with the Distinguished Faculty Award for Teaching, which is awarded by the University Senate to one faculty member each year. He was recognized at the recent University Honors Day and will be recognized again at the University Commencement. Details can be

Posted on 4/17/2009 11:08:33 AM

Students Win Awards at Women in Mathematics, Science, and Technology Program

Posted on 4/16/2009 8:58:45 AM

Deadline Extended for Proposals for Women in Mathematics, Science, and Technology Event

We will be accepting submissions through April 1.

Posted on 3/27/2009 9:20:24 AM

College of Natural Sciences and Mathematics Students Excel in Undergraduate Research Awards

Eleven of the twelve recipients of the 2008-09 IUP Undergraduate Research Awards are students in the College of Natural Sciences and Mathematics . Students in the Biology Department were espescially successful. The Research Grants competition is intended to encourage undergraduate students to undertake research and

Posted on 2/16/2009 8:53:53 AM

Informational Meeting About Nanotechnology Track Options in Undergraduate Degrees

Jamie Houseknecht from the Penn State Center for Nanotechnology Education and Utilization will present a seminar on how to get Nanotechnology Track Options in your undergraduate degree from the College of Natureal Sciences and Mathematics at IUP. The seminar will be held on Friday, February 20, at 2:30 in Weyandt Ha

Posted on 2/13/2009 2:41:47 PM

Call for Student Presentations at Consortium for Computing in Undergraduate Education

Students who use technology at home, at school, or in their classes can submit a proposal to present at the Student Technology Forum of the Consortium for Computing in Undergraduate Education to be held at Edinboro University on March 20, 2009. More details and proposal forms can be found at IUP’s Academic Computing

Posted on 2/12/2009 10:27:02 AM

Free GRE Prep, Cosponsored by Phi Kappa Phi and Graduate Student Assembly

The IUP chapter of the Honor Society of Phi Kappa Phi and the Graduate Student Assembly are sponsoring a free GRE Prep Session on Tuesday, February 24, 2009

Posted on 2/12/2009 10:17:52 AM

Science Education Program Receives Accreditation

Posted on 2/2/2009 9:19:57 AM

College of Natural Sciences and Mathematics Welcomes Freshmen with Social Function

The College of Natural Sciences and Mathematics will welcome its freshmen with a social event on Friday, September 26 2008

Posted on 9/22/2008 3:32:50 PM

College of Natural Sciences and Mathematics Awards Scholarships

The College of Natural Sciences and Mathematics has awarded academic year 2008–2009 scholarships to five students in recognition of their outstanding academic record, scholarly pursuits, and contributions to their academic departments and campus community. The recipients are as follows: Dean’s Scholarship

Posted on 9/22/2008 11:55:50 AM

Biochemistry Major Wins Emerging Scholar Award from Phi Kappa Phi

Deanna Belsky, a sophomore Biochemistry major in the College of Natural Sciences and Mathematics , is the recipient of an Emerging Scholars Award from the honor society Phi Kappa Phi . The Emerging Scholar Award recognizes outstanding rising sophomores studying at Phi Kappa Phi member institutions. Congratula

Posted on 9/10/2008 12:06:42 PM

Director of Protein Data Bank Lecture on April 24

The IUP chapter of Sigma Xi, the Scientific Research Society, announces the Distinguished Lecture Series for Spring 2008. “Creating a Data Resource for Biology: Lessons from the Protein Data Bank” will be presented by Dr. Helen M. Berman of Rutgers University from 7:30 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. Thursday, April 24, 2008, in

Posted on 4/17/2008 12:49:51 PM

IUP Planetarium Show

Posted on 4/8/2008 7:19:33 AM

Participate in the Women in Mathematics, Science, and Technology Program

The College of Natural Sciences and Mathematics invites you to the Women in Mathematics, Science, and Technology program, a module of Research Appreciation Week . April 14, 2008 4:45 - 7:00 p.m. First floor of Weyandt Hall Poster Session 4:45 - 5:45 PM, Weyandt Hall, First Floor The session

Posted on 4/3/2008 8:58:48 AM

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