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Welcome to the News & Events e-newsletter from the College of Science & Mathematics Dean's Office. We recommend you "download pictures" for the best viewing experience. |
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Spring 2022 Course Registration |
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Undergraduate Spring 2022 Course registration start dates:
- Tuesday, October 26: all Seniors (90 credits and above)
- Monday, November 1: all Juniors (58-89.99 credits), and Seniors
- Monday, November 8: all Sophomores (24-57.99 credits), Juniors, and Seniors
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Monday, November 15: all 1st year (0-23.99 credits), Sophomores, Juniors, Seniors
Non-matriculated undergraduate registration begins Monday, November 22, 2021.
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Tutoring is available free of charge to all Rowan University undergraduate students in a hybrid format. Students can select an in-person or virtual option when scheduling in RSN. To view drop-in tutoring services, click here. For instructions on how to schedule an appointment through RSN, click here.
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For information on COVID testing protocols, vaccination clinics, asymptomatic testing on campus, and other resources please read here.
Rowan students with COVID-19 issues or concerns should submit a form to the Wellness Center.
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College of Science & Mathematics Dean's Distinguished Speaker Series |
CSM is pleased to host distinguished speaker, Dr. Rhodora Romero-Aldemita, for two talks on November 15. Dr. Romero- Aldemita is a recipient of numerous international awards for her work in agricultural biotechnology and sustainability. Currently, she serves as the Director of the International Service for the Acquisition of Agri-Biotech Applications, and the Director of the Global Knowledge Center on Crop Biotechnology.
Both of the following talks will be held on Monday, November 15 in hybrid format:
11:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
Chamberlain Student Center, RM 127
“Biotechnology Innovations for Food Security and Environmental Sustainability in the Changing Times.”
3:30 – 4:30 pm
Chamberlain Student Center, RM 127
“Raising Public Consumer Understanding and Perception of Agricultural Technologies.”
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Biological Sciences Seminar Series |
Jan Thompson Gorniak, D.O.
Chief Medical Examiner, Clark County Office of the Coroner
Medical Examiner, Las Vegas
"Death Investigation Systems and Forensic Pathology"
Tuesday, November 30
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Dr. Hacene Boukari
Division of Physics, Engineering, Mathematics, and Computer Science
Delaware State University
Friday, November 12
12:30 p.m.
Science Hall 126 or via Zoom
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Psychology CARBBS Speaker Series |
Dr. Daisy Singla
Clinical Psychologist
Sinai Health System and
Lunenfeld Tanenbaum Research Institute
Friday, November 19
12 p.m., via Zoom
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Internships & Opportunities |
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Cold Spring Harbor Lab Summer Research Program |
This program provides an opportunity for undergraduate scientists from around the world to conduct first-rate research. Students learn the scientific process, technical methods, and theoretical principles, and communicate their discoveries to other scientists. Approximately 20 students come to CSHL each summer for the 10-week program, living and working in the laboratory environment.
Research at CSHL focuses on:
- Molecular Biology & Cancer
- Genetics & Genomics
- Neuroscience
- Plant Biology
- Quantitative Biology
Application deadline is January 15, 2022.
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Broad Summer Research Program (BSRP) |
BSRP is an intensive nine-week summer research opportunity designed for undergraduates with a commitment to biomedical research and an interest in genomics. BSRP has a strong record of success in helping students to nurture their passion for research and succeed in graduate school and scientific careers.
Students spend the summer performing original computational or experimental-based research in labs across research areas, from cancer to infectious disease to computational biology. Stipend available.
Application deadline is January 10, 2022.
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Pediatric Oncology Education program at St. Jude Children's Research Hospital |
The POE program offers a unique opportunity for students preparing for careers in the biomedical sciences, medicine, nursing, pharmacy, psychology, or public health to gain biomedical and oncology research experience.
St. Jude's is particularly interested in highly qualified students with a serious career interest in cancer research, either as a clinical scientist or laboratory-based research scientist.
The POE program provides a short-term training experience (summer internship) in either laboratory research or clinical research.
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Goldwater Scholarship 2022 |
The Barry Goldwater Scholarship application for 2022 has opened. This scholarship opportunity is for students “who intend to pursue research careers in the natural sciences, mathematics and engineering.” The Barry Goldwater Scholarship and Excellence in Education Foundation was established by the U.S. Congress in 1986 to help ensure “that the U.S. is producing the number of highly-qualified professionals the Nation needs in these critical fields.”
This program awards scholarships of up to $7,500/year to current sophomores and juniors for their remaining two or one years, respectively, of undergraduate education.
Eligible students must:
- Be current Sophomores or Juniors
- Be U.S. citizens or permanent residents (who intend to become U.S. citizens)
- Have earned a cumulative GPA of at least 3.0.
- Successful candidates plan to pursue Ph.D. degrees and already have extensive research experience.
Each University may nominate only 4 students to the national competition. More information
If you are interested in applying for this scholarship, please complete the Student Profile and Pre-application by Friday, November 19, 2021. If you are approved to submit a full application, we will work to ensure that this is complete by Friday, January 7, 2021. Please contact Jennifer Ravelli at ravelli@rowan.edu with any questions.
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NIDDK Postbaccalaureate Scholars Program |
Attention undergraduate seniors and recent college graduates! The NIDDK Distinguished Postbaccalaureate Scholars Program is for STEM graduates who wish to pursue full-time, paid research for one to two years in a research lab/clinic in NIDDK in Bethesda, MD or Phoenix, AZ. NIDDK researchers explore basic biological processes and clinical research on health conditions that disproportionately burden underserved communities. Completed applications (including three letters of recommendation) must be received by 5 pm EST, December 31, 2021. Learn more
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The Office of Pre-Health Programs supports students interested in pursuing a health professions degree after Rowan. This includes students pursuing medicine, dentistry, occupational therapy, optometry, physical therapy, physician assistant (associate), podiatry, veterinary medicine, or any healthcare profession.
Services include pre-health advising, resources, quality programming, and much more. It is important to access our services by creating a personal file to receive individualized support toward a path to a health profession. Please create a file with the office by completing the Office Pre-Health Student Information Form. Once the Student Information Form is complete, you will be notified of our upcoming workshops and events. We also welcome you to make an appointment with our pre-health advisor. Visit the Office of Pre-Health Programs website to learn more!
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Office of Pre-Health Programs November Newsletter |
Stay up-to-date on pre-health programs, events, and opportunities! Check out the November newsletter.
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Celebrate Health Professions Week |
Create a short video to highlight why you chose the health profession and post to your social media with #RowanHPW, #why.
Join us:
November 9, 5-6 p.m.
Admission Test Planning Workshop
James Hall 2101
November 10, 3-9 p.m.
Health Professions Week Virtual Fair
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This email is distributed to undergraduate and graduate students in the College of Science & Mathematics. Past newsletters are available here. If you have questions or would like to submit content for future newsletters, please contact Brigid Milone at milone@rowan.edu.
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