February 2025

Eunhee (Emily) Ko, PhD is Assistant Professor in the Marketing Department (Lubin School of Business). Her research interests span online marketing and user-generated content (structured and unstructured—texts, images, and videos), as well as applications of machine learning and econometric methods. She focuses on content features from user-generated content (UGC), addressing the important role of semanticity in UGC to empower businesses' tangible and intangible asset acquisitions. Her recent research paper, “Suspicious online product reviews: An empirical analysis of brand and product characteristics using Amazon data,” published in International Journal of Research in Marketing (4.40, 2023), examines customer reviews on Amazon.com. It discusses how a strong brand, investment in brand advertising, price, and sales rank provide valuable protection against suspicion, making them crucial factors for managers. Her paper “Influence of emojis on user engagement in brand-related user-generated content,” Computers in Human Behavior (136, November, 2022) explores the role of emojis in brand-related UGC on Instagram. It finds that emotional (informative) emojis have a positive (negative) and significant relationship with consumer engagement, but only when the text in brand-related UGC is skewed toward positive sentiment. These studies help brand managers and marketing practitioners efficiently leverage content characteristics from UGC to promote their products and brands. Recently, Professor Ko has been examining an online crowdfunding platform, focusing on the content characteristics of descriptions (social vs. commercial value-oriented language) that lenders can leverage to achieve successful funding, depending on different contexts. In another ongoing project, she examines the effectiveness of firm-generated content (FGC) during crises.

Pace University Art Gallery Presents Flux: Barbara Friedman, Linda Herritt, and Will Pappenheimer. The exhibition showcases the work of three distinguished contemporary artists and longtime faculty members in Pace’s Art Department as they prepare to retire at the end of the Spring 2025 semester. Flux celebrates their lasting impact on the university and their artistic contributions. The exhibition title reflects both the shift in the artists’ careers—from the classroom to the studio—and a thematic connection that links their distinct artistic practices. Barbara Friedman, MFA, presents oil paintings, including three new large-scale works created specifically for this show, capturing glimpses of figuration emerging from sweeping layers of poured paint. Linda Herritt, MFA, explores text as both form and concept through prints and a site-specific wall installation, pushing beyond legibility. Will Pappenheimer’s, MFA, incorporates video, augmented reality, and digital prints generated by AI text prompts, all investigating a devasted post-human environment. Flux celebrates their lasting impact on the university and their artistic contributions.

On view from February 7 to March 22, 2025

Barbara Friedman, Peripheral Vision

Linda Herritt, Rainbow Accent

∅ne, Will Pappenheimer, #129 Flooded and Moldy Rooms; After Takashi Murakami

Jeanmaire Molina, PhD (Biology, NYC, Dyson College of Arts and Sciences) co-authored “Hairpin in a haystack: In silico identification and characterization of plant-conserved microRNA in Rafflesiaceae,” Open Life Sci 20.1 (2025). This study reveals that Rafflesiaceae, an endangered group of parasitic plants producing the largest flowers in the world, still retains ancient plant microRNAs (miRNAs), which are small gene-regulating molecules, while potentially repurposing some to target host genes. The finding that miRNA production in Rafflesiaceae is influenced by the host’s ethylene stress signals implies that the parasite may actively sense and respond to host physiology. This provides a new genetic perspective on host-parasite interactions, potentially opening avenues for facilitating parasitic establishment as a conservation strategy.

Professor Molina also co-authored “Microbes and metabolites of a plant-parasite interaction: Deciphering the ecology of Tetrastigma host choice in the world’s largest parasitic flower, Rafflesia,” Current Plant Biology 42 (June 2025). Rafflesia, the world’s largest flower, is a rare parasitic plant entirely dependent on Tetrastigma host vines, yet the ecological factors influencing its survival remain unclear. This study integrates microbiome and chemical analyses to reveal that specific microbes and metabolites, such as gallic acid derivatives and docosenamide, may facilitate Rafflesia development by shaping its chemical environment and influencing host interactions. The discovery that Rafflesia buds may function similarly to plant galls provides new insights into its parasitic strategy. These findings are critical for improving propagation techniques and developing conservation strategies to protect Rafflesia from extinction.

This study as co-authored with William Eaton, PhD (Biology, NYC, Dyson College of Arts and Science), and Pace students Wenkai Huang, Anusha Guruprasad, and Pride Yi.

Additionally, Prof. Molina’s cooperative grant from US Botanic Garden was renewed for 2025. The grant which will support her Rafflesia research, as well as allow her hire Pace students as research assistants. Rafflesia, the world’s largest and most elusive flower, captivates both nature enthusiasts and scientists with its massive red-orange bloom and pungent odor that attracts carrion flies. Endemic to the rapidly disappearing rainforests of Southeast Asia, Rafflesia is critically endangered, yet its biology remains poorly understood, making cultivation efforts extremely challenging. As one of the rare parasitic plants, it lives entirely within its sole host vine, Tetrastigma, emerging only to flower, but only a few Tetrastigma species support infection, and the reasons for this selectivity remain unknown. Since 2015, Prof. Molina has been collaborating with the US Botanic Garden (Washington DC) importing Philippine Rafflesia and host plants for propagation, a horticultural feat that has not yet been achieved outside Asia. Over the years, her work has uncovered key insights into host chemistry, seed genetics, and microbial symbionts. These discoveries hold horticultural potential, bringing scientists closer to ex situ conservation. Towards this end, she is also using her platform as a college teacher to engage young people here and abroad in plant research, not only cultivating Rafflesia, but also future scientists who will be able to carry on biodiversity conservation. Timing is critical, because once extinct, we can no longer revive the corpse flower.

Professor Molina also recently presented a workshop in Namibia, Africa on conservation genetics. As part of the workshop, she searched for another incredible parasitic plant, Hydnora which she plan to do research on in the future. A blog posted for the Cheetah Conservation Fund, which hosted the workshop, is available here.

Hydnora Team

James P. Lawler, DPS (Disability Studies and Information Systems, NYC, Seidenberg School of CSIS) completed recently a sabbatical study on Enabling Autistic College Students to Evaluate Best-of-Class Employment Practices in Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM). He developed a model of neurodiversity practices in leading technology organizations, focusing on adaptive pre-employment, employment environments, growth and learning opportunities, health and personal program services and organizational outreach practices found or not found in the organizations. His model is a guide for parents and students to evaluate neurodiversity practices in the industry of technology prior to the students joining the organizations. Professor Lawler presented his study at the Institute for Operations Research and the Management Sciences (INFORMS) in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina (Oct. 2024), and it was published in the INFORMS Conference Proceedings.

He also published “A Case Study for Enabling Autistic Students to Enter Best-of-Class Career Programs in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM)” in Coastal Business Journal 20.1 (June 2024). This study was awarded the Best Paper of the Conference at the INFORMS Conference (October 2023). In this paper, in this first phase of study, Prof. Lawler a contributes a model for best-of-class post-secondary education programs in science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) for autistic entrepreneurial students. The model enables autistic students, and non-profit organizations advocating for them, in evaluating features of post-secondary education programs in STEM. The model of this paper is a foundation for helping autistic students to enter fruitfully into professions in society.

Both studies were presented at Parent Talks of Tech Kids Unlimited, a leading education technology organization in New York City, partnered with the Seidenberg School.

Professor Lawler is an advocate for people and students with disabilities.

Rita K. Upmacis, PhD (Chemistry and Physical Sciences, NYC, Dyson College of Arts and Sciences) recently published two papers. The first paper, “Crystal structure of tetra­kis­(μ-2-hy­dr­oxy-3,5-di­isoprop­yl­benzoato)bis­­[(di­methyl sulfoxide)copper(II)]” published in Acta Crystallographica 80.3 (2024), reports the synthesis and crystal structure of a copper complex of a compound that is reported to have anti-inflammatory and anti-convulsant activities. 

The second paper co-authored with Zhaohua Dai, PhD (Chemistry and Physical Sciences, NYC, Dyson College of Arts and Sciences) “Mol­ecular structure of tris­­[(6-bromo­pyridin-2-yl)meth­yl]amine,” Acta Crystallographica 80.10 (2024), examines the crystal structure of a tripodal tetradentate ligand that, when complexed with metals, can be used in research areas such as catalysis, and as models of complex active sites of enzymes in bioinorganic chemistry.

Both publications feature Pace undergraduate students and undergraduate students who have CSTEP (Collegiate Science and Technology Entry Program) awards. These awards are aimed at increasing under-represented students in STEM. 

Sarah Cunningham, MFA (Art, NYC, Dyson College of Arts and Sciences) was awarded a $20,000 New York State Council of the Arts Support for Organizations grant to expand support for artists and increase public awareness of the Pace University Art Gallery. 

Melvin Williams, PhD (Communication and Media Studies, NYC, Dyson College of Arts and Sciences) was featured with The American Prospect. Professor William spoke on celebrity influence in politics, analyzing how the Harris-Walz campaign’s reliance on celebrity endorsements failed to drive voter turnout in the 2024 election.

Jillian McDonald, MFA (Art, Dyson College of Arts and Sciences, NYC) exhibited her video artwork, "Tunnel and Radio Skies" in "Realms Unreal", an exhibition at The Jane Altes Gallery in Troy, NY, which features projects by eight artists experimenting with artificial intelligence in their creative practice. The exhibition runs January 13th to February 14th, 2025, curated by Taliesin Thomas.



Prof. McDonald also presented a paper "Darkness and Dissolution in Eco-Horror Video Artworks" at the Darkness: Invisible Imaginaries conference in Nuuk, Greenland, hosted by Island Dynamics, from January 21 - 24th, 2025. She will be in residence for 4 weeks

throughout 2025, at Sporobole Art Center in Sherbrooke, Québec.

Installation shot, Realms Unreal exhibition Jane Altes Gallery, Troy, NY

Photo, Taliesin Thomas

Tunnel and Radio Skies, video, 2024

 Jillian McDonald

Elmer Ric0-E. Mojica, PhD (Chemistry and Physical Sciences, NYC, Dyson College of Arts and Sciences) coauthored with Pace undergraduate students a paper titled "A Comparative Study on the Antioxidant Activity of Selected Philippine Herbal Teas" published in the International Journal of Biosciences 25.6 (2024). The students included in the study are Amanda Villaggi (Forensic Science 2018) Victoria Carranza (Biochemistry 2021) and Ariana Defrancesco (Psychology 2020). This study examined the phenolic content and antioxidant properties of commercially available Philippine herbal teas, including mango, pito-pito, guava, and guyabano teas. Using the Folin-Ciocalteu method and antioxidant assays (DPPH and ABTS), the researchers found a strong correlation between phenolic content and antioxidant potential. Notably, pito-pito and mango teas demonstrated the highest antioxidant activity, suggesting their potential as functional beverages for health-conscious consumers​.

Additionally, Professor Mojica co-authored 2 papers in the Journal of Undergraduate Chemistry Research. The first one is entitled “Absorbance Discrimination of Ready-to-Drink Tea Samples by Derivative Spectroscopy and Multivariate Analysis," co-authored with Daphne Hernandez (Biology 2024), Elizabeth Daley (Biology 2027) and Alena Romanova (Biology 2023). This research analyzed the chemical composition of commercially available ready-to-drink (RTD) tea samples, including Lipton, AriZona, and Snapple brands. By applying ultraviolet-visible (UV-Vis) spectroscopy, derivative spectroscopy, and multivariate analysis (PCA and HCA), the study distinguished tea samples based on polyphenolic content. Lipton tea samples exhibited the highest absorbance and most complex derivative spectral features, indicating a richer polyphenolic composition. The findings highlight the role of advanced spectroscopic and statistical techniques in beverage quality.



Another paper entitled “Multivariate Analysis of the FTIR-ATR of Honey Samples” was co-authored with Natalie Rodrigues (Chemistry 2026) in Journal of Undergraduate Chemistry Research 24.1 (2025). This study explored the chemical composition and authenticity of different honey types—wildflower, clover, pure, and organic unfiltered—using Attenuated Total Reflectance Fourier Transform Infrared (ATR-FTIR) spectroscopy combined with multivariate statistical analysis. Principal Component Analysis (PCA) and Hierarchical Cluster Analysis (HCA) revealed distinct clustering patterns based on floral sources, confirming honey authenticity and potential adulteration detection. These findings contribute to the standardization of honey quality control and reinforce ATR-FTIR as an effective tool for ensuring consumer confidence in honey products​.

Daphne Hernandez and Natalie Rodrigues are both recipients of the undergraduate research initiative grants from the Provost Office. These publications reflect Professor Mojica's ongoing contributions to analytical chemistry and food science, furthering the understanding of natural antioxidants and quality control methodologies in commercial products.

David Boerma, PhD (Biology, NYC, Dyson College of Arts and Sciences) co-authored “Roosting ecology drives the evolution of diverse bat landing maneuvers,” iScience 7.27 (2024). Boerma and Swartz's study of bat landing biomechanics reveals the evolutionary trajectory of their unique head-under-heels roosting posture, a defining characteristic that distinguishes them from other flying vertebrates. Analysis of landing maneuvers demonstrates that ancestral bats likely employed simple, four-limbed landings similar to contemporary gliding mammals. More complex rotational landings, which provide enhanced control over impact forces, evolved multiple times in correlation with shifts to rigid, horizontal roosting surfaces. This biomechanical adaptation has significant implications across temporal scales: it illuminates the historical development of bat flight, explains current roosting ecology, and may predict species' resilience to habitat modification. The findings emphasize landing biomechanics as a crucial yet previously underappreciated factor in bat evolution and ecology.

Professor Boerma also co-authored “Evolutionary integration of forelimb and hindlimb proportions within the bat wing membrane inhibits ecological adaptation,” Nature Ecology & Evolution 9 (2025). Boerma and his collaborators conducted a comparative analysis of skeletal measurements from 111 bat species and 149 bird species that revealed fundamental differences in their evolutionary pathways to powered flight. While birds exhibit modular evolution - where wings and legs can evolve independently - bats show strong integration across their skeletal structure, largely due to their wing membrane. This integration is particularly evident in how different parts of the bat skeleton co-adapt to specific ecological demands: the distal wing accommodates various flight styles, while the thumb and hindlimb facilitate different roosting behaviors. The membrane-imposed skeletal integration appears to constrain bats' evolutionary flexibility, resulting in lower rates of phenotypic evolution compared to birds. This finding suggests that the membranous wing, while enabling powered flight in bats, has paradoxically limited their morphological diversification.

The Elisabeth Haub School of Law proudly co-hosted the New Directions in Environmental Law Conference (NDEL) held at Yale Law School in New Haven, CT on February 15, 2025. This year's conference analyzed changes and emerging issues in environmental law in a collaborative atmosphere. Organized by students from Haub Law, Yale Law School, Yale School of the Environment, and Vermont Law & Graduate School, the event featured insightful discussions on pressing environmental issues.

Some of the key contributions of Haub Law to the 2025 NDEL Conference include several faculty, including Nicholas Robinson, JD, Camila Bustos, JD, and Josh Galperin, JD, serving as speakers as well as Haub Law students, Michael Grant and Tamika Thomas, presenting their new research during the Conference, and Haub Law student Frances Gothard serving as the 2025 NDEL Conference Co-Chair. Additionally, Professors Galperin and Bustos serve as the Faculty Advisors for the Conference with many Haub Law students leading a planning committee with students from other collaborating law schools in the months before and during the conference, including Rita Flanagan, Alysia LeComte, Julie Frey, Ryan York, and Eli Calhoun. Also serving an integral role were seven Haub Law students who served as student reporters for the keynote speaker and panels, the content of which will be published in Pace Environmental Law Review’s GreenLaw Blog.

Read more about the Conference

Kenan Applications and Scholarly Research Applications, PLV

The Deadline or Kenan Applications and Scholarly Research Applications (which include release time) is Friday, March 7. 

Westchester Campus, Scholarly Research Funding Application

Westchester Campus, Release Time Application

Kenan Fund for Faculty Development and School Travel Fund application

2024-2025 Kenan funding guidelines

Inquiries and applications should be addressed to dfarkas@pace.edu.  

Scholarly Research Support, NYC

The deadline to submit an application for Scholarly Research support is Wednesday, March 26th 2025. 

The Scholarly Research committee will be looking to fund two types of applications:

A) Meritorious scholarly research and artistic endeavors seeking research expense funding of up to $3,000 per semester.

Research Expenses Application

B) Course release time. With a growing recognition that release time is important for some research projects, the SRC will be supporting requests for 1, 2, or 3 credits of release time in excess of any release time granted by the applicant’s Dean. The projects should be meritorious, time-sensitive, and significantly increase Pace’s scholarly standing. Applicants must justify how their applications fulfill those requirements according to the norms of their field.

Course Release Time Application

Faculty are welcome to consult members of the Scholarly Research Committee on their proposals in advance of the deadline (members can be found here: https://www.pace.edu/nyfc/about-us/committees/scholarly-research).

Please read the Policy Statement, Guidelines, and Procedures

Kindly have your administrative assistant upload the forms for signatures through Adobe Sign. The order of signatures is indicated in the forms themselves. Applications need to arrive signed by the deadline to the Chair for the NYFC Scholarly Research Committee Zafir Buraei (zburaei@pace.edu).

Grant Proposal Development Award

The Office of Research and Graduate Education is pleased to announce the Grant Proposal Development Award. This funding opportunity provides support pilot data collection or dedicated time to develop a grant proposal. The funding aims to facilitate the submission of proposals to agencies such as NIH, NSF, NEH, private foundations, or any other funding source within a year.

Details and application form are available here.

Application deadline: Friday, March 29.

For questions contact Elina Bloch, PhD, Associate Director, Sponsored Research, at ebloch@pace.edu.

The American Tax Policy Institute and Pace Environmental Law Review Conference on Tax Law, the Environment, and Climate Change

March 21-22

Pace University Downtown Campus

A two-day conference featuring a variety of insightful panels focusing on pressing environmental concerns and the use of tax law to advance sustainability. Join leaders in tax law, environmental law, and academia for engaging discussions on:

Climate Change and the Inflation Reduction Act: How We Got Here, Carbon Tax and Other Pricing Proposals, Taxation, Economic Impacts, and Environmental & Social Justice, Place-Based Environmental Initiatives, Sustainable Finance, ESG, and Climate Resilience, and more. Attendees will have the option of joining a unique educational excursion to Governor’s Island and the New York Climate Exchange.

LEARN MORE AND REGISTER

We are pleased to announce that the proposal submission deadline has been extended to Monday, March 3, 2025, for the upcoming Spring Research Conference. The conference, titled Innovative Solutions to Contemporary Challenges: Scholarly Creativity in the Service of Humanity, will take place on May 8, 2025, at Pace University’s New York City campus!

We invite you to register now to save the date and consider submitting a proposal to participate in this important event, which will explore how science, art, and creativity can address the complex global challenges we face today. The conference will highlight efforts to promote justice, equity, and inclusion worldwide, with a particular focus on the perspectives of the majority world—regions often underrepresented in global discourse.

This event offers a unique opportunity for interdisciplinary collaboration, bringing together scholars, artists, practitioners, and students from diverse fields. Through engaging presentations, panel discussions, and creative works, we will explore innovative approaches to global issues, with a focus on community engagement, health, technology, pedagogy, and more.

Submission Guidelines:

We welcome proposals that address the following themes: 

• Community Engagement
• Health and Healthcare Innovations
• Technology and Humanity 
• Pedagogy and Creativity
• Interdisciplinary Collaboration

We encourage submissions from scholars, artists, practitioners, educators, and graduate students from all disciplines and career stages. Collaborative and interdisciplinary proposals are especially welcome.

Proposal Types:

1. Individual Presentations: 10-15 minutes, followed by Q&A.
2. Panels: 3–4 presentations grouped around a common theme (50 minutes).
3. Posters: Research or creative projects presented visually, with opportunities for discussion during a dedicated poster session.
4. Creative Works: Performances, multimedia presentations, or exhibitions.

Submission Requirements:

Please include the following in your proposal:

• Title of presentation/workshop/panel/creative work.
• Abstract (up to 250 words) explaining your topic, approach, and how it connects to the conference theme.
• A brief biography (up to 150 words) for each presenter, including institutional affiliation.
• For panels: Include titles and abstracts for all individual presentations.

Important Dates:

• Proposal Submission Deadline: Monday, March 3, 2025
• Notification of Acceptance: Monday, March 17, 2025
• Conference Date: Thursday, May 8, 2025 (8:30 am-3:30 pm

Register for the conference

Submit your proposal

For questions or additional information, please contact the Program Chair, Anna Beskin at abeskin@pace.edu.

Multimodal Reading and Design (Faculty Research Series)

Wednesday March 5, 2025, 12:10 p.m. -1:10 p.m.

In this presentation, Fran Falk-Ross, PhD (School of Education, PLV) will share her research documenting the supportive nature of using a mix of modes (such as images, print, graphic novels, poetry, online sources) to instruct a diversity of students and teachers at different reading levels and linguistic knowledge. Professor Falk-Ross’s work has been published in the professional journal, Language Arts, and in conference presentations. Examples of teachers’ constructions and applications to design multimodal resources will be shared with participants. This presentation is part of a series meant to spotlight the innovative research of Pace faculty.

Register for the March 5 presentation

Exclusive Grant Writing and Professional Development Series

Pace University is thrilled to welcome Beth Schachter, PhD, a distinguished writer, editor, consultant, and coach specializing in the biomedical community within academia and industry. With a unique blend of scientific expertise and communications prowess, Beth excels in translating complex topics in biology, medicine, and biotechnology into impactful narratives. Whether crafting compelling research articles, refining manuscripts, or enhancing grant proposals, Beth’s skills amplify the reach and influence of your ideas across diverse audiences

Advanced Strategies for Success in the Sciences

Wednesday, March 26, 2025 | 12:10pm-1:40pm

This workshop is tailored for participants in the sciences with some basic experience in grant writing, focusing on more advanced tactics for successful grant applications. In this 90-minute session, Beth Schachter, PhD, will provide guidance on developing a strategic approach to the application process, including managing timelines, building key contacts, and balancing the creative and business aspects of proposal writing. This session will feature two successful grant recipients from the sciences.

In-person location 1 Pace Plaza, W623 - Register for the March 26 in-person session; to join via Zoom register for the March 26 session

Advanced Strategies for Success in the Humanities

Wednesday April 9, 2025 | 12:10 p.m. - 1:40 p.m.

This workshop is tailored for participants from the humanities with some basic experience in grant writing, focusing on more advanced tactics for successful grant applications. In this 90-minute session, Beth Schachter, PhD, will provide guidance on developing a strategic approach to the application process, including managing timelines, building key contacts, and balancing the creative and business aspects of proposal writing. This session will feature two successful grant recipients from the humanities.

In-person location: 1 Pace Plaza, W102 Zannino Conference Room; Register for the April 9 in-person session; to join via Zoom register for the April 9 presentation

Mastering Research Grants Workshop

Wednesday, April 23, 2025 | 12:10 p.m. – 1:40 p.m.

In this hands-on presentation, Beth Schachter, PhD, will provide faculty with advanced grant application tactics, practical skills for writing grants, and personalized guidance and mentorship about the application process. Unlock the full potential of your research projects with our interactive workshop designed specifically for faculty who are well into their grant application journey, offering both practical tools and expert advice to advance your academic career.

In-person location: 1 Pace Plaza, W102 Zannino Conference Room; Register for the April 23 in-person session; to join via Zoom register for the April 23 presentation

Infusing Cultural Humility / Responsiveness into Research Design: Faculty Research Series

In this presentation, Kyomi Gregory-Martin, PhD (College of Health Professions, NYC) shared her research on non-mainstream dialects, child language assessment, interprofessional practice, and training workshops. A recipient of the 2024 ASHA Award for multicultural contributions and the Dean’s Research Award, she has published widely in speech-language pathology and related fields.

Mastering the Basics: A Comprehensive Guide to Grant Writing and Funding Opportunities Across Disciplines

This was the first in a series of presentations led by Beth Schachter, PhD, a grant writing consultant and coach. Beth guided participants in crafting grant proposals across disciplines, covering key elements like clear objectives, effective structure, and tailoring proposals to funding criteria.

Crafting Impactful Recommendations for Students: Strategies for Scholarship and Fellowship Letters of Recommendation

This presentation guided faculty in writing impactful recommendation letters for students applying for prestigious awards, scholarships, and fellowships. Participants learned to tailor letters, craft compelling narratives, and avoid common pitfalls to enhance their recommendations.

Presenters: Anna Beskin, PhD, Director of Faculty and Graduate Research, Office of Research and Graduate Education, and Moira Egan, PhD, Director of Prestigious Awards and Graduate Fellowships, Office of Research and Graduate Education

Crafting Your Story as a Graduate Student: Writing a Compelling Personal Statement for Grants and Awards

This session helped graduate students craft compelling personal statements for grants and awards by teaching them to distinguish between autobiography and personal statements, highlight their strengths, articulate their values, and create a narrative that balances vulnerability with professionalism.

Presenter: Anna Beskin, PhD, Director of Faculty and Graduate Research, Office of Research and Graduate Education; Adjunct Professor, English Dept, NYC

Building Collaborative Research Partnerships: Strategies for Grant Success and Enhanced Productivity

The programmatic research workshop provided faculty with essential tools and strategies for starting and sustaining successful collaborative partnerships, offering practical insights on strengthening grant proposals and achieving innovative research outcomes.

Presenter: Beau Anderson, PhD, Professor and Associate Dean (Allied Health, College of Health Professions, NYC)

Maximize Research Funding Opportunities with Pivot: A Guide for Graduate Students

This presentation aimed to help graduate students navigate Pivot, a customizable database designed to streamline the search for research funding and collaboration opportunities, locate grants, refine searches, and utilize advanced tools to enhance their research journey.

Presenter: Nick Epiphaniou, Customer Success Manager, Pivot 

Integrating Professional Endeavors into a Research Narratives

In this session, Joseph Franco, PhD, LMHC, NCC, ACS (Senior Advisor to the Provost & Executive Vice President for Academic Affairs; Professor, Psychology & Mental Health Counseling, PLV, Dyson College of Arts and Sciences) guided faculty, especially junior faculty, on how to integrate research with teaching, service, and other professional activities, offering strategies to create a cohesive professional narrative and enhance their academic impact.

Faculty Lab Presentations: Professor Anthony Mancini

Professor Anthony Mancini's, PhD (Psychology, PLV, Dyson College of Arts and Sciences) talk explored how individuals can experience improved functioning after various acute stressors, such as bereavement, natural disasters, and military deployment, offering an explanatory framework for understanding when and why such improvements occur.

A Panel Discussion: Insights and Strategies from Faculty Grant Winners Across Disciplines

This insightful panel brought together accomplished faculty grant winners from diverse disciplines to share their experiences, offering practical advice and strategies for navigating the grant application process and strengthening proposals.

Presenters: Michelle Chase, PhD (History, PLV, Dyson College of Arts and Sciences), Julie Lawrence-Edsell, MFA (Performing Arts, NYC, Sands College of Performing Arts), Pauline Helen Mosley, PhD (Information Technology, Seidenberg School of CSIS, PLV), Tanya Wiggins, PhD (School of Education, NYC), and Zhan Zhang, PhD (Information Technology, Seidenberg School of CSIS, NYC)

Faculty Lab Presentations: Showcasing the Seidenberg AI Lab Initiative 



Christelle Scharff, PhD (Professor and Associate Dean, NYC, Seidenberg School of CSIS) presented a fascinating overview of the Seidenberg AI Lab's current research, initiatives, and its vision as a central hub for AI innovation at the Faculty Research Series.

The Center for Undergraduate Research Experiences is accepting applications for the Spring Research Days, the Undergraduate Research Assistantship Program, and the Faculty Undergraduate Research Mentor Award.

CALL FOR APPLICATIONS TO PRESENT!

Spring 2025 Undergraduate Research and Creative Inquiry Days

·    Tuesday, April 29, 2025 | Virtual | Panel Session | 9 a.m. -5 p.m.

·    Thursday, May 1, 2025 | New York City Campus | In-Person Poster Session

The Undergraduate Research and Creative Inquiry Days April 29 (Virtual) and May 1 (NYC) will showcase undergraduates from across the schools and colleges who have engaged in faculty-mentored research and creative inquiry during the academic year. Students will present scholarly or artistic/creative work as part of a course-based research (or creative inquiry) assignment; award program; co-curricular project; or in fulfillment of their Senior Capstone or Honors College thesis requirement. Please encourage your students to apply to present!

Apply Here to Present!

Deadline to apply: Monday, March 31, 2025

Undergraduate Research Assistantship Program 2024-2025 Academic Year funded by Federal Work Study (FWS)

The goal of this program is to increase faculty research assistantships and the student research experiences.

The program requires:

1)   faculty proposals for assistantship positions, and

2)   student awareness that FWS awards can be used for faculty-mentored research assistantships. Students sometimes decline FWS awards in their financial aid packages and take more loans because they do not understand how they can earn FWS dollars.  

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 now 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

Faculty Undergraduate Research Mentor Award

Application Deadline: April 30, 2025



This award honors faculty members who have demonstrated exemplary mentoring of Pace undergraduate students in research and creative inquiry projects. For the second year of this award, recipients will receive a monetary and a plaque in recognition of their achievement.

Call for Self-Nominations Available Here!

Spring 2025 Faculty Undergraduate Research Webinar Series

Monday/Friday common hour – 12:10 p.m. - 1:10 p.m.

Tuesday/Thursday common hour – 3:25-4:25 p.m.

Dr. Maria Iacullo-Bird, Assistant Provost for Research

• Creating Course-based Undergraduate Research Experiences (CUREs)

March 28, 2025 and April 3, 2025

• Learn about the Council on Undergraduate Research (CUR)

April 21, 2025 and April 22, 2025

Register in advance for Monday’s and Friday’s meetings

Register in advance for Tuesday’s and Thursday’s meetings

After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting.

Spring 2025 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.

Dr. Maria Iacullo-Bird, Assistant Provost for Research

• How to Prepare a Research Proposal, March 25, 2025

• Designing a Virtual Panel Slides, and Posters for in-person Presentations, April 14, 2025 and April 15, 2025   

Register in advance for Monday’s meeting

Register in advance for Tuesdays' meetings

After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting.

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

Prestigious Awards and Fellowships

Interested in making a difference in the world on a local level? Want to take your passion for peace, equity, social justice, sustainability, and/or well-being to the next level? Apply now for the prestigious UN Academic Impact-Millennium Fellowship! Students advance the UN Sustainable Development Goals through a semester-long social action project while connecting with peers and leaders across the globe. To learn more about this highly impactful, very prestigious opportunity, contact Sue Maxam, EdD, at: smaxam@pace.edu or Moira Egan, Ph.D. at megan@pace.edu. Selected Millennium Fellows gain access to world class training, connections, and a truly transformative experience. This fellowship active at 260+ campuses around the world and takes place in the fall semester but applications must be submitted THIS semester!

The U.S. Fulbright Student Program provides a year’s overseas funding for a graduate degree, independent research or English teaching. Students who are U.S. citizens with any major are eligible to apply. Pace has a long history of successful Fulbright applicants, and an early start is crucial for success. Please encourage your students to attend an information session on March 6^th at 4:00 sponsored by the Office of Prestigious Awards. We will hear directly from representatives of the Fulbright program, and discuss Pace’s application process, with plenty of time for questions. Faculty are welcome to attend to enable you to encourage your students to apply.



Register for the March 6 information session.   

For questions contact Moira Egan, PhD, Director of Prestigious Awards at megan@pace.edu. 

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