Lewis School of Health & Life Sciences Newsletter: May 2024

Lewis School of Health & Life Sciences Newsletter: May 2024

Message From the Founding Dean

Welcome to the May edition of our Earl R. and Barbara D. Lewis School of Health & Life Sciences Newsletter!

Cohorts from our graduate Physical Therapy and Physician Assistant Studies classes walked across the stage on May 9. The students received their white coats in separate program-based ceremonies. Respectively, the students earned Doctor of Physical Therapy and Master of Science in Physician Assistant Studies degrees. The first four graduates of our new Bachelor of Science in Healthcare program also received their diplomas in our undergraduate ceremony two days later. Congratulations to all of our graduates, who will go on to help alleviate the lack of access to quality care for millions of Americans.

In this issue of our newsletter, you'll read of an OT student and author who just penned her first children's book as well as more news on our new paramedic program. We also have some stories from our affiliated programs. Please enjoy reading about our students and faculty and have a great summer!

— Lennart Johns, Founding Dean of Health & Life Sciences

OT Student Authors Children’s Book (Video)

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Book cover of Finding My Rainbow showing a drawing of a girl in a tutu dancing under a rainbow and a box of colored pencils

Occupational Therapy Student Shelbi Dufrane has authored a children’s book that talks about anxiety and depression in a way that is understandable and relatable to children. Communications, media and design major Michela Farella illustrated the book, titled Finding My Rainbow.
View The TV News Story

PA Students in Nicaragua

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Group photo of 23 students and medical professionals posing on the steps of a rustic gazebo in Nicaragua

A group of 19 second- and third-year Physician Assistant Studies students, along with a group of local medical professionals, recently completed a medical mission trip to Nicaragua. The students provided essential care to approximately 500 patients, addressing a wide range of medical needs and fostering improved health outcomes within the community.
Read More About This Trip
 

Aquatic Invasive Species Research

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From left, one man and two women who work on Milfoil monitoring research, stand and smile for a photo inside a laboratory

New York State’s Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) has awarded Clarkson a three-year $69,904 grant to work on the “Milfoil Monitoring and Control Project.” Its main goal is to monitor two invasive aquatic watermilfoil species in upstate New York. The research team will study Eurasian Watermilfoil in Goose Bay and Broadleaf Watermilfoil on Norwood Lake.
Read More About This Research
 

Researchers Hunt for Living Fossil (Video)

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Four biology student researchers ride in a boat on a river with blue sky in background

Biology Department researchers are partnering with U.S. Fish and Wildlife and the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation to find and track a rare fish on the Oswegatchie River. The mooneye fish is a very rare fish that seems to still be prevalent in parts of the Oswegatchie River.
View The TV News Story
 

Honors Program Newsletter: May 2024

Honors Program Newsletter: February 2024

Message From the Director

As we look back on another year, we’re delighted to share the accomplishments of some of our outstanding students. It’s been a busy semester's end as our students presented at conferences, finished final projects and exams, and our seniors prepared to graduate.

I'm proud that two Honors students were the recipients of the awards traditionally given to the two top students in the graduating class – the Frederica Clarkson Award and the Levinus Clarkson Award. You can read more about their accomplishments in the links below.

Our students are involved in every aspect of academic life at Clarkson and they continue to impress us. They seek out opportunities for leadership, service, and research. Many of our students were recently lauded for their accomplishments during the Research and Project Showcase and the Celebration and Recognition of Excellence Weekend. We are dedicated to supporting and applauding these exemplary students.

It was a pleasure to cheer on another class crossing the stage at graduation. I wish you a wonderful summer and I look forward to catching up with you again in the August edition of our newsletter when we’ll welcome the next class of Clarkson Honors students.

— Kate Krueger, Director, University Honors Program / Professor of Literature

Frederica Clarkson Award

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Chest-up photo of Celia Darling in green and gold commencement regalia and green mortarboard hat.

Graduating Honors Student Celia Darling received the Frederica Clarkson Award during the spring 2024 commencement ceremony. 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. She earned her bachelor of science degree in political science with minors in anthropology, environmental science, and environmental policy.
Read More About Celia

Levinus Clarkson Award

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Chest-up photo of Miles Compani in green and gold commencement regalia with green mortarboard hat

Graduating Honors Student Miles Compai received the Levinus Clarkson Award during the spring commencement ceremony. He also was selected for the $1,000 award by a vote of the full University faculty, based on his scholarship and promise of outstanding achievement.  He earned his bachelor of science degree in engineering & management (E&M) in December.
Read More About Miles
 

Honors Students Recognized

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Green and gold pennant with word "Clarkson" and University seal positioned atop a green and gold pom pom

Numerous Clarkson Honors students were recognized at the Celebration and Recognition of Excellence Weekend. The Clarkson Honors Steering Board received a Distinguished Service Award for their impact at Clarkson. Benjamin Ellis, Mahnoor Ali, Ella Weldy, and Miranda Wolf were inducted into Phalanx. Many others received recognition for their leadership, service, and research at RAPS. We applaud them all!
Read More About These Recognitions
 

ASCE Student Chapter Leaders Workshop

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Shoulders up portrait of Kylie Nowicki in black shirt with white lanyard around neck

Clarkson American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE) Student Chapter Vice President and Honors Student Kylie Nowicki ‘25 attended the 2024 ASCE Workshop for Student Leaders. Students from four ASCE regions as well as young members and ASCE professionals gathered together to network and attend workshops to better their leadership skills.
Read More About the Workshop
 

Strategic Project Management Microcredential Series

Strategic Project Management Microcredential Series

Strategic Project Management Microcredential Series

Strategic Project Management Microcredentials go well beyond the basics of Project Management. They are designed for working professionals aspiring to advance in their careers. The content not only includes how and why organizational “best practices'' shape and support overall business value creation, but also the more strategic objectives associated with continually creating and growing business value over time.  There is no “one-size-fits-all” for the innumerable organizations/markets/industries. Thus, these microcredentials focus on the various options, tools and techniques, and considerations to evaluate for maximizing business success.  The continuum of Strategic Project Management methodologies, from the simple-yet-effective to advanced tools and techniques, is explored – as well as the fundamentals behind determining the right best practices to use over time.

Learners are encouraged to complete the Strategic Project Management microcredentials in the following order:

  1. Project Portfolio Management
  2. Managing Project Risks
  3. Strategic Project Management Methodologies
  4. General Project Management Topics for Leaders
  5. Advanced Project Management Tools and Techniques.
     

Clarkson Cultural Graduation Ceremony

Clarkson Cultural Graduation Ceremony

Every graduation, the Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Office hosts a Cultural Graduation Ceremony to celebrate and honor the accomplishments and achievements of students who are members of the Student Diversity & Inclusion Council organizations. As we celebrate students' momentous life achievements, we invite you to join us, our students, and their loved ones! We look forward to seeing you!