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Ph.D. Adviser Receives Prestigious Economics Award

David Card, the Ph.D. adviser of NSU Professor of Decision Sciences Florence Neymotin, was recently announced as a winner of the 2021 Sveriges Riksbank Prize in Economic Sciences in Memory of Alfred Nobel – commonly called the Nobel Prize in economics. Card pioneered a “credibility revolution” in economics by using empirical data to rigorously test theoretical predictions. He used data from natural experiments and sophisticated statistical tools to better understand the impact of minimum wage policies, immigration, and education. For example, in the early 1990s, he showed that raising the minimum wage in New Jersey did not lead to an increase in unemployment, using nearby western Pennsylvania as the control group. In contrast with the predominantly theoretical analyses of the past, the majority of economics research published today is based on observational or econometric data due to his successes.

Florence Neymotin

Neymotin maintains a close relationship with Card. As a graduate student, she was acknowledged for her research work on two of his foundational papers. In “Is the New Immigration Really So Bad?” they discovered that, contrary to what some had feared, the presence of immigrants did not adversely impact the labor market opportunities for natives. Neymotin was also acknowledged on his paper published in The American Economic Review, a top-5 journal in economics titled “The Impact of Nearly Universal Insurance Coverage on Healthcare Utilization: Evidence from Medicare.”

Neymotin, currently in the H. Wayne Huizenga College of Business and Entrepreneurship, said about her role in the process: “I could not be happier to see this important work recognized and to have played a part in making economics a more rigorous science.”

She says she hopes to continue making progress in her own research using the tools of empirical economics she learned from Card. In particular, Neymotin uses data-driven approaches to better understand entrepreneur and employment decisions, as well as changes in the health care system.

Club Hosts President of American Association of Cosmetic Dentistry

The dental student Cosmetics Club hosted David Chan, D.D.S., 2021 President of the American Association of Cosmetic Dentistry (AACD) who presented a lecture and two-hour, hands-on course to more than 90 dental students on Friday, September 10, 2021.

Mohamed ‘Moe’ Badwan, D-3, Cosmetics Club vice president, lauded Chan’s hands-on simulation lab presentation as “an opportunity to connect and build on what we’ve been working very hard for the last year and a half with this organization, which is to be able to bridge the gap in esthetic education in the field of cosmetic dentistry.”

Franziska Klostermyer, D-4, Cosmetics Club president, noted the club has been trying to create more connections between the AACD and Nova Southeastern University’s College of Dental Medicine. Chan agreed to visit NSU after she reached out to him on Instagram.

Liliana Mosquera, D.D.S., the Cosmetics Club faculty adviser, and Sharon Siegel, D.D.S., M.S., M.B.A., professor and chair, Department of Prosthodontics at NSU-CDM, agreed that Chan’s presentation speaks to the College of Dental Medicine’s excellent reputation. The Cosmetics Club has more than 200 members and is one of the most popular student organizations in the College of Dental Medicine with excellent outside lecturers every month.

U School Students Receive Osteopathic Medicine Fellowship

NSU University School congratulates the outstanding Upper School students who have been selected to participate in the 2021-22 NSU Dr. Kiran C. Patel College of Osteopathic Medicine (KPCOM) Fellowship.

  • Leilani Batista
  • Grace Davidson
  • Jordyn Epstein
  • Sophia Ewald
  • Alisa Fedotova
  • Alexander Gannon
  • Lara Hoffman
  • Ava Lawrence
  • Samantha Macarounis
  • Katelyn Mathes
  • Parker Minars
  • Naomi Raisman
  • Ryan Sobol
  • Sam Weiner
  • Allie Ziegler

Throughout this yearlong immersive learning experience, student fellows delve into the field of medicine by participating in several labs alongside NSU College of Osteopathic Medicine professionals and develop essential skills that are going to be relevant to their jobs as future physicians. This prestigious fellowship opportunity, made possible through our unique partnership with Nova Southeastern University, is one of the many advantages of being a USchool student.

Education Professor Receives Distance Learning Award

Hui Fang “Angie Su

Hui Fang “Angie Su, a Department of Education professor at NSU’s Abraham S. Fischler College of Education and School of Criminal Justice, received the Outstanding Leadership, Service, Contribution, and Excellence in the Field of Distance Education Award from the Florida Distance Learning Association (FDLA), a state chapter of the United Stated Distance Learning Association, at this year’s conference, which was held, September 29 through October 1, 2021.

The virtual conference welcomed K-20 educators and stakeholders. Its theme for this year was Emerging with New Digital Potentials.  The program was packed with informative topics such as Health Science, Technology Whiz-Kid, Educational Law, Internet Security, Digital Learning, Robotics, and Cognitive Guided Instructions. The purpose of the conference was to inform participants of the latest developments in Distance Learning, mathematics, and academic content-related topics in Florida.  Many Fischler College of Education and School of Criminal Justice faculty and staff members, and colleagues from other colleges within NSU were keynote speakers and moderators at the conference.

Check out the Conference Program Book and presenter information.

Learn how you can become an active member of FDLA or a member of FAMTE throughout the year.

WCC Undergrad’s Short Documentary Wins First Place

Janay Joseph, NSU Writing and Communication Center (WCC) undergraduate consultant, and Halmos College of Arts and Sciences history and international studies major, won first place for her short documentary “She Had a Dream: Eula Johnson’s Fight to Desegregate Broward County” at the Undergraduate Student Symposium (USS), hosted by the Farquhar Honors College April 6-8, 2021.

Janay Joseph

Joseph’s “She Had a Dream” began as a short video project for her internship with History Fort Lauderdale, who helped produce the film along with her internship supervisor, Tara Chadwick. Joseph’s film focuses on Eula Johnson, a Civil Rights activist who led the Wade-ins protest on Fort Lauderdale Beach and became the first woman president of the NAACP Broward Chapter. Joseph’s video focused on Johnson’s story in an effort to inform others of her work as a Civil Rights activist, which led to the desegregation of Broward County Schools and other public facilities.

“I found her story inspiring since she was fearless in fighting for the rights of African-Americans including those outside of her community in Sistrunk,” she said. “With the recent Black Lives Matter protests it shows that a lot of the same issues she was fighting for in the past are still the struggles that Black people go through today. In a way, it links her past to our present. It was an honor to take first place and to see that her story resonated with so many people.”

NSU’s annual USS features and celebrates undergraduate student scholarship through poster displays, oral presentations, films, and performances. Representation in the USS often leads students to further research and publication, and presentation opportunities at both local and national conferences and conventions.

Watch Joseph’s “She Had a Dream: Eula Johnson’s Fight to Desegregate Broward County.”

Learn more about the NAACP Broward Chapter.

Learn more about the Undergraduate Student Symposium.

https://honors.nova.edu/student-symposium/index.html

Learn more about the NSU Writing & Communication Center.

 

HPD Library’s Virtual Series Teach About Lead Dangers

The NSU Press HPD Library is promoting the National Library of Medicine’s digital exhibit: “This Lead is Killing Us: A History of Citizens Fighting Lead Poisoning in Their Communities.” To complement the exhibit, we are hosting a web series with several virtual events focusing on the following topics: lead in drinking water, the health effects of lead poisoning, risk factors, screening process, statistics, overview of Florida’s Lead Poisoning Prevention Program, and restorative justice and systemic change and its intersection with environmental health. Visit lib.nova.edu/lead for webinar information (descriptions, dates, times, and registration), a link to the digital exhibit, and helpful resources.

Lifelong Learning Institute’s Free Lecture Series Starts Oct. 27

Nova Southeastern University’s Lifelong Learning Institute (LLI) will be offering a new monthly community and intergenerational lecture series on “Civics and Democracy.”

Charles Zelden, Ph.D., professor of history and politics in the Halmos College of Arts and Sciences, will be the lecturer. The free Zoom Lecture series will require registration with Zoom links provide after registration. To register, email lli@nova.edu (subject line: Civics and Democracy Series).

The full civics and democracy series schedule:

  • Voting 12:30–2 p.m., October 27, 2021
  • Suffrage 12:30–2 p.m., November 10, 2021
  • Voter Suppression 12:30–2 p.m., December 15, 2021
  • Voter Rights 12:30–2 p.m., January 12, 2022
  • Contested Elections 10–11:30 a.m., February 21, 2022
  • The Power of Protest 10–11:30 a.m., March 28, 2022
  • Ideological Polarization 10–11:30 a.m., April 25, 2022
  • Series Wrap-Up 10–11:30 a.m., May 23, 2022

This free lecture series is sponsored by Florida Humanities.

Trunk or Treat: Celebrating a NSU Community Halloween

Calling all volunteers!

Decorate in a spooky or fun Halloween theme, wear costumes and hand out candy to NSU and Davie Community members on October 29 from 6 to 8 p.m. at the Alvin Sherman Library North Circle.
If you don’t have a car, you can register for a table! A limited supply of candy will be provided. Organizations that register and participate will receive 2 Fin Points.

Sign up by October 22!

Sponsored by the Office of Student Leadership and Civic Engagement and Campus Life and Student Engagement

Webinar Discusses Death Penalty in Florida, Oct. 15

In collaboration with Barry University and various other sponsors, the Shepard Broad College of Law, will be hosting a webinar themed: The Death Penalty in Florida: The Case Against Death. Join on Friday, October 15, at 9 a.m. on Zoom to listen to keynote speaker Sister Helen Prejean, founder of the Ministry Against the Death Penalty discuss the important topics on this matter, along with various other guest speakers.

This one-day, virtual event puts the practice of state executions on trial. Expert witnesses will make the case against this 4,000-year-old “ultimate retribution.” “The Case Against Death” will feature nationally recognized advocates and scholars as well as those who have lived through the experience of being innocent but on “death row.” This seminar will address the legal challenges, the equity issues, as well as the social, moral, and financial costs. If you think you know where you stand on the death penalty, you won’t want to miss this.
All welcome to attend. For more information on this event, visit the Shepard Broad College of Law Alumni page.

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