{"id":209,"date":"2013-01-03T18:31:12","date_gmt":"2013-01-03T18:31:12","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/huangshizhaopin.com\/faculty-research-and-sponsored-programs\/?page_id=209"},"modified":"2021-11-05T15:41:41","modified_gmt":"2021-11-05T19:41:41","slug":"student-faculty-collaboration","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/huangshizhaopin.com\/faculty-research-and-sponsored-programs\/student-faculty-collaboration\/","title":{"rendered":"Student-Faculty Collaboration"},"content":{"rendered":"

Saint Peter’s University offers many opportunities for faculty-student collaborations. These opportunities extend learning beyond the classroom, offering students hands-on experience and the chance to develop and hone useful skills that can help with admission to graduate programs and gaining a competitive edge in today\u2019s job market. Faculty-student collaborations often lead to attendance and presentation of project results at regional, national, and international conferences. Some collaborations lead to publications, in some cases, in peer-reviewed professional journals. Students interested in collaborating with a faculty member are encouraged to contact departments for additional guidance.<\/p>\n

Below are just some examples of collaboration opportunities and relevant contact information. Students who are interesting in collaborating with faculty from department that are not listed below should feel free to contact the chair of that department and inquire about student-faculty research opportunities.<\/p>\n

Physics Students Publish Academic Findings on Oil Spill Research<\/strong><\/p>\n

Two physics students, Prajwal Niraula and Sabin Pradhan, had an article on oil spill research they conducted working under the guidance of Dr. WeiDong Zhu, Associate Professor (Physics Program, Applied Science and Technology Department) that was featured in the spring issue of The SPS Observer, the magazine of the Society of Physics Students. The article can be found on the website of The SPS Observer.<\/a><\/p>\n

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Students Receive TriBeta Research Foundation Grants<\/strong><\/p>\n

A number of students were recently awarded TriBeta Research Foundation grants. These grants are awarded annually to support deserving undergraduate research projects. David Belloso and Sherif Elkattawy received a grant for their project, which examines the antibacterial effects of a mixture of coconut and virgin olive oil soaps on the biofilm inhibition of the pathogen Staphylococcus aureus<\/em>. The research advisor is Dr. Jill Callahan. German Rojas received a grant for his project, which is focused on the effectiveness of natural remedies to inhibit the growth of Propioibacterium acnes<\/em>, in order to reduce acne vulgaris. His research advisor is Dr. Fran Raleigh. Nathalie Staiger received a grant for her research on the effectiveness of increased temperature on Caulastrea furcata <\/em>and its varying ability to recuperate post partial zooxanthellae expulsion. Her research advisors are Dr. Fran Raleigh and Dr. Laura Twersky. MacKenze Sylvester received a grant for\u00a0a project examining the effects of bacterial intrusion of E. coli <\/em>on cleavage in Xenopus laevis <\/em>(clawed frog). The research advisors are Dr. Laura Twersky and Dr. Jill Callahan. Jereena Varghese received a grant for her project on uv-induced cataracts in Xenopus laevis<\/em> (clawed frog) tadpoles and the use of anti-oxidants as preventive therapy. The research advisor is Dr. Laura Twersky.<\/p>\n

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Academic Symposium \u2013 2016<\/strong><\/p>\n

\"IMG_3844\"Forty-five students and thirteen faculty members collaborated on twenty-one poster presentations at the 2016 Academic Symposium held at the McIntyre Lounge on Wednesday, April 27th<\/sup>.\u00a0 At the event (which is sponsored by the Rho Nu chapter of TriBeta [the National Biological Honor Society], the Biology Department, and the Office of the Academic Dean), the following students were singled out as having made particularly noteworthy research efforts: First place went to Edwin Rivas (\u201917) (Faculty Mentor, Dr. Wei-Dong Zhu) for \u201cGold Nanoparticle Generation with the Assistance of Atmospheric Pressure NonThermal Microplasmas.\u201d\u00a0 Second place went to Kristian Gutierrez \u201916, Genesis Renderos \u201917, Tawanda Aquino \u201917, and Christian Resurreccion \u201918 (Faculty Mentor, Dr. Yosra Badiei) for \u201cA New Method for Measuring Dissolved Oxygen in Catalytic Water Oxidation.\u201d\u00a0 Third place was awarded to Daniel Centeno \u201916 and Ashwin Ambi \u201917 (Faculty Mentor: Dr. Christian Traba) for \u201cAntibacterial Effects of Metals Found in Russian Propolis Ethanol Extracts.\u201d\u00a0 A full list of the participants and abstracts can be found here: xxx<\/a>.<\/p>\n

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Academic Symposium 2014<\/strong><\/p>\n

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Thirty-one student research posters were presented at the Academic Symposium on April 30th, 2014 in the Duncan Sky Room. Forty-eight students and 17 professors collaborated on research in biology, business administration, chemistry, communication & media culture, computer science, nursing, physics, psychology, sociology & urban studies, and theology. The judges including Jeanette Wilmanski and Jill Callahan (Biology), coordinators of the event, awarded First Place to \u201cThe Effects of Aspirin and Ibuprofen on Limb Regeneration in the Mexican axolotl, Ambystoma mexicanum,\u201d by Tyler Carle and Anthony DeJesus (Faculty Mentor: Christina Poli) from Biology, Second Place to \u201cCybersickness and Small Devices,\u201d by Valezka Cruz, Kayla Hanley, Alexandra Velazquez, and Shannon Daniels (Faculty Mentors: Andrea Bubka and Frederick Bonato) from Psychology, Third Place to \u201cScience and the Synthesis of Artificial Scents and Flavors,\u201d by Grishma Patel, Tho Ngo, Peter Telidecki and Justin Johnson (Faculty Mentors: Jessica Epstein and Michael Castaldi), and Honorable Mentions to \u201cThe Concrete Jungle becomes Labyrinth: Pilgrimage in the City,\u201d by Enhui Chen, Thomas J. Hrabal, Lisa A. Magallon, Sarah M. Molina, Jerome J. Montero and Jazmin Sanchez (Faculty Mentor: Susan Graham) and \u201cSammie\u2019s Sandwiches: A Book Proposal,\u201d by Ann Osequera, Lauren Fleites, Natalie Castillo and Marissa Carlucci (Faculty Mentor: Fatima Shaik). See the entire list of presenters and abstracts.<\/a><\/p>\n

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Biology major, Natia Molineros ’14 was awarded first place for her undergraduate research poster at the annual TriBeta regional convention held Saturday April 26, 2014 at the College of Mount Saint Vincent. The title of her presentation was \u201cThe Anti-Plaque Analysis of Green Tea and Soursop and Examination of Synergistic Effects with Cinnamic and Caffeic Acids on Streptococcus Mutans\u00a0Biofilms.\u201d<\/i>Her research advisor is Dr. Jill Callahan.<\/p>\n

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Physics, Applied Technology Program<\/strong><\/div>\n

The\u00a0Independent College Fund of New Jersey<\/em>\u00a0(ICFNJ)\u00a0awards Saint Peter\u2019s physics senior Prajwal Niraula (\u201915) and physics Sophomore Nnamdi Ike (\u201917) $2,500 for conducting research on \u201cSelf-Organization in Cathode Boundary Layer Discharge in Noble Gas Mixture\u201d. Niraula is a 3-year veteran in research on microplasmas and had received \u00a0a research grant from ICFNJ in 2013. An additional $2,500 is awarded to Saint Peter\u2019s physics junior Joseph Ghobrial (a recent transfer student from Hudson County Community College) for conducting research on \u201cOptimizing Melamine Detection by the Application of Novel Substrate in Surface Enhanced Raman Spectroscopy (SERS)\u201d. Both Ike and Ghobrial showed strong interests in conducting student research with our faculty and were recently recruited by the\u00a0Center for Microplasma Science and Technology<\/em>\u00a0(CMST) as student research assistants. Niraula and Ike will be advised by Dr. WeiDong Zhu and Ghobrial will be advised by Dr. Debing Zeng in the Department of Applied Science and Technology.<\/p>\n

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Christopher Ware, Maryellen Hamilton, Donya Green, Mahum Hashmi, Fiona Callagy, Shadman Hassan, Yanitsa Toneva, Elise Soares, Alexandra Velazquez, Shannon Daniels, Michael Greenstein, Sandesh Bhandari, Joshua Feinberg, Andrea Bubka, Frederick Bonato, Valezka Cruz, and Kayla Hanley<\/p><\/div>\n

EPA 2014 – Boston<\/strong><\/p>\n

Twelve Saint Peter\u2019s University students (including 2 graduates), Drs. Maryellen Hamilton, Michael Greenstein, Joshua Feinberg, Andrea Bubka from the Psychology Department and Dr. Frederick Bonato from Montclair State University attended the Eastern Psychological Association (EPA) conference in Boston March 13-15, 2014. Eight of the students and all faculty presented 10 posters\/papers. SPU students also worked alongside students from other colleges at the conference registration. This was Dr. Hamilton\u2019s first year as Treasurer. Drs. Hamilton and Bubka were made EPA Fellows after decades of contributions and service.<\/p>\n

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Title V Summer Scholars<\/strong><\/p>\n

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\"TitleTwenty students worked individually or on teams with 11 faculty on research projects. The students then presented at the Research Festival in September. The faculty were from Biology, Education, History, Latin American\/Latino Studies, Business Management, Political Science and Sociology\/Urban Studies. Many went on to present at conferences. Topics included:<\/p>\n