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Research @ Pace
A newsletter highlighting faculty research & scholarship
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Ping Wang, PhD (Accounting, NYC, Lubin School of Business) joined Lubin in 2011 and has served as the faculty advisor for ALPFA Pace chapter since. Her research focuses on executive compensation, voluntary disclosure, and financial regulation. She recently published “Heartland Payment Systems: Cybersecurity Impact on Audits and Financial Statement Contingencies” in Issues in Accounting Education 36.2. Using this case, readers can apply their professional research skills through identifying appropriate accounting and auditing guidance, use critical thinking skills to evaluate the decisions made by various stakeholders, and assess the ethical implications of difficult judgmental decisions facing professional accountants by scrutinizing the activities of both financial statement preparers and auditors in the emerging area of cybersecurity.
Professor Wang’s work has also been published in the Journal of Accounting, Auditing and Finance, Journal of Business Finance & Accounting, and Accounting Horizons. Additionally, her research “Earnings Warnings and CEO Welfare” was featured in the Harvard Law School Corporate Governance Forum and Dow Jones Institutional News. This article is one of the first to explore the effect of voluntary disclosure on CEO compensation. “Heartland Payment Systems: Cybersecurity Impact on Audits and Financial Statements Contingencies,” her co-authored paper, won the Best Contribution to Teaching Award at the American Accounting Association’s 22nd Annual Ethics Research Symposium. She has been the Co-Editor of the Lubin Business Review since the inaugural issue in 2018.
From all of us at the Office of Research and Graduate Education, warmest congratulations to Professor Wang on the arrival of her baby boy this month—wishing her family health, happiness, and wonderful memories ahead!
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Lu Shi, PhD (Health Science, NYC, College of Health Professions) teaches courses in healthcare operations, research methods, and health economics. His research interests include integrative medicine, digital health, and AI-assisted healthcare analytics. He led a longitudinal study that identified benefits of meditation practice on cognitive health over 16 years. Dr. Shi’s representative work in telehealth include the recent publication "Disparities in telehealth utilization during the COVID-19 pandemic: findings from a nationally representative survey in the United States" in the Journal of Telemedicine and Telecare (2024), which investigates the prevalence and factors associated with telehealth utilization among US adults during the Covid-19 pandemic.
Professor Shi is currently working to transform care through digital delivery of mental wellness support, especially mind-body approaches such as mindfulness and Taichi. He is the recipient, with Scott Youmans, PhD (MS CSD, NYC, College of Health Professions) of the Course-Based Undergraduate Research Experiences award for his project “Learning Epidemiology through Clinical Innovation: Involving an Undergraduate Class to Assess A Pilot Taichi Program for Aphasia Patients,” where students learn to analyze the feasibility and efficacy a mind-body therapy for aphasia patients.
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 |  | Bridget J. Crawford, JD (Distinguished Professor, Elisabeth Haub School of Law) and Emily Gold Waldman, JD (Elisabeth Haub School of Law) with co-author Naomi Cahn, JD (University of Virginia School of Law) published Hot Flash: How the Law Ignores Menopause and What We Can Do About It. Hot Flash explores the culturally specific stereotypes that surround menopause as well as how menopause is treated in law and medicine. The book contextualizes menopause as one of several stages in a person's reproductive life. Taking U.S. law regarding pregnancy and breastfeeding as an entry point, the authors suggest changes in existing legislation and workplace policies that would incorporate menopause as well. More broadly, they push us to imagine how law can support a more equitable future. A broader framework further enables the authors to explore menopause discrimination as it is experienced by trans men and gender nonbinary people. They ultimately make the case for a new wave of intersectional feminism that encompasses gender, disability, age, and race.
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On October 24, the 2024 Elisabeth Haub Award for Environmental Law and Diplomacy was conferred on Singapore’s Ambassador for International Law, Rena Lee, MLS, and Senior High Seas Advisor to the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN), Kristina Maria Gjerde, JD. The program included a timely panel discussion on safeguarding biodiversity in the high seas with the laureates and other experts and was broadcast live to a global audience.
The Elisabeth Haub Award for
Environmental Law and Diplomacy is the world’s most distinguished award in the field of environmental law. The award was established in 1997 by the Elisabeth Haub School of Law at Pace University, in cooperation with the Haub Family, to honor the legacy of Elisabeth Haub (1899–1977), a noted philanthropist and advocate for strong laws for the conservation of nature.
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Jeanmaire Molina, PhD (Biology, NYC, Dyson College of Arts and Sciences) has long been fascinated by the enigmatic biology of Rafflesia, the world’s largest flower and a rare parasitic plant teetering on the edge of extinction. Her research was recently featured in PNAS news. In 2014, Professor Molina’s team made the groundbreaking discovery that Rafflesia had lost its chloroplast genome, an unprecedented event in plants, making Rafflesia an evolutionary marvel. Since 2015, Molina has been importing Rafflesia-infected host plants from the Philippines to the US Botanic Garden in Washington, DC to grow for ex situ conservation, though progress has been gradual, with no Rafflesia blooms just yet. To inform their propagation efforts, she is also investigating Rafflesia’s genetics as well as the ecology of its host vines, aiming to determine why some hosts are more susceptible to infection. Molina’s ultimate vision is to witness a Rafflesia bloom in the US, where it could serve as a powerful symbol of biodiversity conservation.
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Melvin Williams, PhD (Communication and Media Studies, NYC, Dyson College of Arts and Sciences) was quoted with The New York Times on September 28, 2024. The article examined VP Kamala Harris's historic run for US President and how it outpaced Hollywood depictions of women of color as presidents in fictional film and television programming. Professor Williams was also quoted with Reuters. The article examined Beyonce's recent appearance VP Kamala Harris's Houston, Texas rally and its implications for her star power and political influence. Moreover, it served as an excellent follow-up to the Pace University interview he gave earlier in August 2024. | |
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Kimberly Collica-Cox, PhD (Criminal Justice, NYC, Dyson College of Arts and Sciences) published “Mentoring Women In Corrections: Encouraging the Next Corrections Executive,” Social Sciences 13.10 (2024). This article examines the role of mentorship for women in the corrections field. While mentoring clearly has a multitude of benefits, women have traditionally had difficulty establishing mentorships in the workplace, which appear especially problematic in traditionally male-dominated careers, such as corrections. Based on surveys and interviews with members of the Association of Women Executives in Corrections (AWEC), this study investigates the role of mentorship in women’s advancement within corrections departments. Data show that support, particularly from one’s supervisor, is critical as women consider advancement, regardless of the supervisor’s gender. These results imply that when there are few women in the administrative ranks, limiting the opportunity for female mentorship, women can find equally effective mentorship from male superiors. Moreover, mentorships do not necessarily have to be formalized to be effective and can develop from outside one’s department when none exist within.
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Mirjana Pantic, PhD (Media and Communication Arts, PLV, Dyson College of Arts and Sciences) and Paul Ziek, PhD (Media and Communication Arts, PLV, Dyson College of Arts and Sciences ) published “Gatekeeping in a Digital Media Habitat: The Role of Secondary Gatekeepers” in Electronic News journal (October 2024). In this study, which focuses on citizen participation in journalistic storytelling, they analyzed mission statements of mainstream American news media and surveyed news consumers to investigate gatekeeping practices in a contemporary news ecosystem. Data show that news organizations expressed commitment to independence, truth-telling, and crafting news based on readers’ interests, while they never mentioned any form of citizens’ active engagement in news creation. Looking into the citizens’ perspective, a survey of 280 participants shows that they primarily expect news organizations to provide opportunities for them to post comments on news and share stories, which is the most common form of “secondary gatekeeping.” Other forms of “secondary gatekeeping,” the practice that allows users to share information others might not be able to see otherwise were less likely to occur, partly because of limitations posed by news organizations as they strive to preserve their authority over information.
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2024 Gilbert and Sarah Kerlin Lecture on Environmental Law on Environmental Justice at the White House, Delivered by Justin Pidot, JD, Ashby Lohse Chair in Water & Natural Resources; Co-director of the Environmental Law Program at the University of Arizona James E. Rogers College of Law
Wednesday, November 6, 2024, 6:00 p.m.
Gerber Glass Law Center Moot Courtroom
In his lecture, Professor Pidot will examine the unprecedented steps the Biden Administration has taken to center environmental justice in environmental and conservation policy. Professor Pidot will also discuss the expansion of Federal environmental justice efforts, including by delivering benefits to communities that have historically faced disproportionate burdens and underinvestment, enhancing community engagement across the government, advancing Tribally-led conservation, and more.
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Online Book Launch - Social Movements and the Law: Talking About Black Lives Matter and #MeToo, Edited by Bridget J. Crawford, JD (Elisabeth Haub School of Law) and Lolita Buckner Inniss, JD, PhD (Colorado Law) .
Monday, November 11, 2024, 6:00 p.m.
Zoom Webinar
Black Lives Matter and #MeToo are two of the most prominent twenty-first-century social movements in the United States. On the ground and on social media, more people have taken an active stance in support of either or both movements than almost any others in the country's history. Social Movements and the Law (University of California Press) brings together the voices of twelve scholars and public intellectuals to explore how Black Lives Matter and #MeToo unfolded—separately and together—and how they enrich, inform, and complicate each other. Please join the book's editors and contributors for this free online event exploring the intersections of both movements.
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Upcoming Office of Research and Graduate Education Presentations and Workshops | |
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Faculty Presentation Series
“How—and When—Acute Adversity Improves Psychological Functioning”
Anthony Mancini, PhD (Psychology, PLV, Dyson College of Arts and Sciences)
Monday, November 18, 12:10 p.m. - 1:10 p.m.
In this talk, Professor Mancini will review evidence of improved functioning after a wide range of acute stressors—from bereavement to hurricane exposure to school shootings to military deployment—and provide an explanatory framework for understanding why functioning can improve after acute adversity and under what circumstances improvement is more likely to occur.
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Grant Development Series
A Panel Discussion: Insights and Strategies from Faculty Grant Winners Across Disciplines
Michelle Chase, PhD (History, PLV, Dyson College of Arts and Sciences), Julie Lawrence-Edsell, MFA (Performing Arts, Sands College of Performing Arts), Pauline Helen Mosley, PhD (Information Technology, PLV, Seidenberg School of CSIS), Tanya Wiggins, PhD (School of Education, NYC), and Zhan Zhang, PhD (Information Technology, NYC, Seidenberg School of CSIS)
Wednesday, November 6, 12:10 p.m. - 1:10 p.m.
Join us for an insightful panel where accomplished faculty grant winners from various disciplines come together to share their experiences navigating the grant application process. Discover practical advice, proven strategies, and valuable lessons from their journeys to securing funding, as they offer a cross-disciplinary perspective on how to strengthen your own grant proposals.
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"Integrating Research Narratives in the Classroom and the Community"
Joseph Franco, PhD, LMHC, NCC, ACS, Senior Advisor to the Provost & Executive Vice President for Academic Affairs; Professor, Psychology & Mental Health Counseling, Pleasantville Campus
Tuesday, November 19, 3:25 p.m.- 4:25 p.m.
As part of the Office of Research and Graduate Education’s semester-long workshop series, this programmatic session is designed to guide faculty—particularly junior faculty—on how to seamlessly integrate their research with teaching, service, and other professional activities. During this session, Joseph Franco will explore strategies for creating a cohesive professional narrative, emphasizing how to tell a compelling story that reflects the interconnectedness of faculty's professional roles. Participants will gain practical insights into blending their research with broader academic responsibilities, ultimately strengthening their professional trajectory and impact.
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Building Collaborative Research Partnerships: Strategies for Grant Success and Enhanced Productivity
Beau Anderson, PhD (Allied Health, NYC, College of Health Professions)
Thursday, November 21, 3:25 p.m. - 4:25 p.m.
This programmatic research workshop is designed to equip researchers with the tools and strategies needed to begin and sustain successful collaborative research partnerships. Offering practical insights to help you achieve your research goals, the session will cover essential aspects of collaboration, advice on leveraging collaborative efforts to strengthen grant proposals, and generate innovative research outcomes.
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Mastering the Basics: A Comprehensive Guide to Grant Writing and Funding Opportunities Across Disciplines
Beth Schachter, PhD
Wednesday, December 4, 12:10 p.m.- 1:10 p.m.
The "Mastering the Basics" presentation will be the first of a series led by Beth Schachter, PhD, a grant writing consultant and coach. This grant writing workshop is designed to guide participants through grant writing across various disciplines such as sciences, humanities, arts, computer science, and business. Led by Beth Schachter, PhD, this session will provide a comprehensive introduction to the key components of successful grant writing and practical tools for finding funding opportunities. The workshop will include the following key components: the essential elements of a grant proposal (such as defining clear research objectives, structuring the proposal for clarity and impact, and tailoring proposals to meet the specific criteria of different disciplines and funding sources).
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Funding Experiential Innovations in Pedagogy
Maria Iacullo-Bird, PhD (Assistant Provost for Research; History, NYC, Dyson College of Arts and Sciences) and Kelley Kreitz, PhD (Director of Experiential Learning and the Pace Path; English, NYC, Dyson College of Arts and Sciences)
Friday, December 6, 12:10 p.m.-1:10 p.m.
This workshop is for faculty interested in exploring opportunities to pursue funding for research, civic engagement, or other experiential projects in their teaching at the undergraduate or graduate level. We will look at recent sources of funding for experiential curricular initiatives across the disciplines and spend some time brainstorming together about future opportunities. The primary goals of this workshop are: 1) sparking conversation about new curricular initiatives for which we might explore new funding sources and 2) providing an introduction to the range of opportunities available.
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Several national agencies provide free newsletter subscriptions that encompass a wide range of topics, including arts and humanities, health, science, and labor. These newsletters serve as valuable resources for staying informed about government activities, policy developments, and funding opportunities from federal agencies. To assist in your efforts to stay up to date, we have compiled a list of notable newsletters for your convenience.
Grants.gov News - Stay updated on federal grants through the Grants.gov newsletter and alerts
National Science Foundation (NSF) - Get the latest science and research news by subscribing to NSF's e-newsletter
National Institutes of Health (NIH) News in Health - Sign up for health news and tips
NIH Guide for Grants and Contracts - Receive weekly emails with NIH funding opportunities and notices
NIH Extramural Nexus - Receive timely updates on NIH grant policies and news
National Institutes of Health (NIH) News in Health - Sign up for health news and tips
National Endowment for the Humanities (NEH) - Stay informed about NEH's updates and projects
Digital.gov Newsletter - Receive monthly updates on digital innovation across the U.S. government
U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) - Subscribe to DOL's newsletter for labor-related updates
Library of Congress - Subscribe to a variety of newsletters, including updates on rare books, music, and science
USDA NIFA Updates - The National Institute of Food and Agriculture provides updates on funding opportunities and programs
EPA Grants News - Get environmental funding opportunities from the Environmental Protection Agency
Department of Energy (DOE) E-Newsletter - Sign up for updates on energy-related grants and research opportunities
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Pivot-RP is a comprehensive global source of funding opportunities that helps research organizations inform their funding strategies and win a larger share of available funding. It also uses scholarly profiles to match researchers to relevant financial support and provides trusted funding and policy intelligence for strategic planning.
The Office of Research and Graduate Education held a PIVOT workshop. The workshops addressed how-to:
- Access your institutional Pivot-RP system
- Create and complete your researcher profile, and fine-tune your automated funding recommendations
- Seek and network with other experts/PIs in your area of research
- Search for funding opportunities using both basic and advanced search options
- Set up email alerts to for funding in your field of interest
If you couldn't attend the workshop and would like to learn more about the PIVOT database, you can access see the recording here. (VPN connection is required if accessing the link remotely).
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Center for Undergraduate Research Experiences (CURE) Announcements | |
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2024-2025 Academic Year Undergraduate Research Assistantship Program funded by Federal Work Study (FWS)
Proposals will be accepted on a rolling basis until funds are depleted.
The goal of this program is to fund research assistants to support faculty research projects and offer students research-based learning supported by Federal Work Study awards.
To apply, propose a research assistantship position to support your scholarship or creative inquiry. To recruit qualified student applicants, inform your students about the research opportunity so they can better understand the value of their Federal Work Study funds and how those funds can be earned while serving as your research assistant!
Click here to propose your Undergraduate Research Assistantship position
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2024-2025 Student Academic Conference Travel Fund for Undergraduate Presentations
Applications will be accepted on a rolling basis subject to funding availability to support student participation at external academic conferences. The presentation must be for scholarly research or artistic projects, and the student must be a presenter at the conference and listed in the conference program.
Conference Travel Fund Application Form 2024-2025
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Fall 2024 Student Undergraduate Research Webinar Series
Monday common hour – 12:10 p.m. - 1:10 p.m.
Tuesday common hour – 3:25 p.m. - 4:25 p.m.
Maria Iacullo-Bird, PhD, Assistant Provost for Research
Social Justice and the Responsible Conduct of Research
- Tuesday, November 12, 2024
Applying for a Summer 2025 National Science Foundation (NSF) Research Experience for Undergraduates (REU)
- Monday, December 2, 2024
- Tuesday, December 3, 2024
Register in advance for Monday’s meeting
Register in advance for Tuesday’s meetings
After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting
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Fall 2024 Faculty Undergraduate Research Webinar Series
Monday/Wednesday common hour – 12:10 p.m.-1:10 p.m.
Tuesday common hour – 3:25 p.m.-4:25 p.m.
Maria Iacullo-Bird, PhD, Assistant Provost for Research
Developing Course-Based Undergraduate Research Experiences (CUREs)
- Tuesday, November 19, 2024
- Wednesday, November 20, 2024
Applying for a National Science Foundation (NSF) Research Experience for Undergraduates (REU) Program Site or Supplement
- Monday, December 9, 2024
- Tuesday, December 10, 2024
Register in advance for Monday’s and Wednesday’s meetings
Register in advance for Tuesday’s meetings
After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting.
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For questions contact:
Norma Quiridumbay, CURE Director of Operations at nquiridumbay@pace.edu
Maria Iacullo-Bird, PhD., Assistant Provost for Research at miacullobird@pace.edu
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Graduate Student Research
Writing Club
Fridays 12:00 p.m. - 1:30 p.m.
Every Friday through December 6, 2024
The Graduate Student Research Writing Club offers a dedicated weekly time for graduate students to focus on their research and writing projects. Each 90-minute Zoom session includes goal-setting, focused writing time, and group check-ins, fostering productivity and accountability. By joining, students can enhance their writing progress while benefiting from a supportive community of fellow grad students.
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Crafting Your Story:
Writing a Compelling Personal Statement for Grants and Awards
December 2nd, 2024
12:10 p.m. -1:10 p.m.
Join the Office of Research and Graduate Education for a workshop on how to write a Personal Statement, designed to help graduate students craft compelling and persuasive personal statements for grants and awards. In this session, you'll learn how to distinguish between an autobiography and a personal statement, master the art of "show, don't tell," and effectively highlight your strengths and motivations. We’ll explore how to contextualize challenges and events, articulate your values, and bring clarity to your goals and vision for the future. Discover how to weave together your experiences, interests, and unique qualities into a concise narrative that stands out while staying true to yourself—strategically balancing vulnerability with professionalism.
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For questions contact Anna Beskin, PhD, Director, Faculty and Graduate Research, at abeskin@pace.edu. | |
Prestigious Awards and Fellowships | |
On October 24th, The Office of prestigious Awards in conjunction with the Office of Research and Graduate Education, hosted a celebration of students who “hit submit” on their applications for major awards. Twenty students have applied for Fulbright, Rhodes, Marshall and Gilman scholarships for a range of countries. Some plan to further their undergraduate studies or to earn graduate degrees. Others plan to conduct independent research or creative projects or to teach English. We are all very proud of these pace students who exemplify our commitment to opportunitas. Please encourage your students to consider applying for these and other awards. | |
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You’ve Got to Be in it to Win It:
Combating Imposter syndrome in Fellowships Applications
Wednesday, Nov. 13
12:10 p.m. - 1:10 p.m.
Many students report that they are interested in exploring fellowships but don’t know where to start. Some Are unsure of how to approach professors for recommendations or mistakenly think that “fellowships are not for me”. The office of Prestigious Awards is hosting a Wellness Wednesday event to dispel myths, answer questions and provide application tips.
1 Pace Plaza W514 and by Zoom
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The Truman Scholarship is an important award that we hope more pace students will consider. It provides generous graduate school funding, professional development and a supportive cohort of scholars and alumni to students interested in public service careers. Students apply as juniors and must demonstrate leadership, public service and academic achievement. Applicants are nominated by their campuses. Interested students need to contact Moira Egan, PhD, Director of prestigious Awards and Graduate Fellowships at megan@pace.edu. | | | | |
