Author: Christie Williams

NSU University School Student Earns First Place in National Writing Competition

NSU University School is proud to congratulate our fifth-grade student Evan who received first place in the Elementary School Division of the Florida Fall 2019 InvestWrite Essay Contest. Offered exclusively to teachers and students participating in The Stock Market Game, InvestWrite is an innovative national writing competition that adds a critical thinking component to help reinforce concepts learned in the classroom related to economics, investing, and personal finance.

For his essay assignment, Evan was asked to share what he dreams about achieving in life and pitch his dream to a panel of investors for seed money. He developed an outline of how much it will cost to accomplish his dream, as well as a 10-year investment plan to grow his investors’ seed money over time.

 

Goar Alvarez, Pharmd Receives 2020 Best of Davie Award

Goar Alvarez, Pharmd has been selected for the 2020 Best of Davie Award in the Pharmacies category by the Davie Award Program.

Each year, the Davie Award Program identifies companies that we believe have achieved exceptional marketing success in their local community and business category. These are local companies that enhance the positive image of small business through service to their customers and our community. These exceptional companies help make the Davie area a great place to live, work and play.

Various sources of information were gathered and analyzed to choose the winners in each category. The 2020 Davie Award Program focuses on quality, not quantity. Winners are determined based on the information gathered both internally by the Davie Award Program and data provided by third parties.

NSU Athletic Training Students and Faculty Attend 2020 Special Olympics Pennsylvania Winter Games

Pictured from left to right: NSU AT Students Juan Aquino, Shannon Stowe, NSU AT Faculty Member Kelley Henderson, and NSU AT Students Alex D’Innocenzo and Katie Tallman

In February 2020, four athletic training (AT) students from NSU, along with AT faculty member Kelley Henderson, Ed.D., Assistant Professor and Clinical Education Director, traveled to Seven Springs Mountain Resort in Champion, PA to provide medical care for the 2020 Special Olympics Pennsylvania Winter Games.

Special Olympics provides year-round training and competitions for individuals with intellectual disabilities and athletes can range in age from 8 to 80.  This joint venture was coordinated with Sarah Manspeaker, Ph.D., an AT faculty member from Duquesne University, and included other AT students from Duquesne University and California University of Pennsylvania as well other licensed athletic trainers and physicians from Pennsylvania. Manspeaker, one of the medical coordinators for the event, stated “the contribution of certified athletic trainers and athletic training students is vital to the success of our State Winter Games.

Through their interprofessional collaboration with physicians, ski patrol members, and EMS, we are able to provide these athletes with thorough medical care throughout the course of competition.” The students were able to provide care for the athletes competing in alpine skiing, cross-country skiing, and snowshoe.  Each student was given an opportunity to rotate between each event to experience sport and weather conditions at different venues.  Senior athletic training student, Alex D’Innocenzo said, “To be able to attend the Special Olympics winter Games in Pennsylvania was a once in a lifetime opportunity. Being from Florida, the types of sports at the games were different from what I am used to but working with individuals with intellectual disabilities is not. I will forever be grateful for such an inspiring trip and cannot wait to continue impacting the lives of individuals in this population.”

 

 

 

New Master’s Program to Help Students Gain an Edge in Health Professions

Earning a coveted spot in medical school, dental school and other competitive health professions programs is becoming more and more challenging. Many applicants have impressive credentials but still may not receive an acceptance letter on their first attempt.

NSU’s Dr. Kiran C. Patel College of Allopathic Medicine (NSU MD) has launched an updated Master of Biomedical Sciences (M.B.S.) program developed and administered by the medical school faculty to enhance students’ academic backgrounds and make students more competitive applicants for programs in medicine, dental medicine, physician assistant, pharmacy, optometry, anesthesiologist assistant and more. The program also prepares students for graduate programs in biomedical sciences.

The M.B.S. program provides a foundation in science with a focus on clinical correlation. The 30-credit interdisciplinary program can be completed in one year and includes courses in test preparation, interview skills, basic sciences, business and a variety of other electives that allow students to hone in on their strengths, interests, and needs.

In addition, M.B.S. graduates who meet program-specific requirements will be guaranteed an admission interview in select highly-competitive NSU health professions programs.

To learn more about the program and how it may benefit students who aspire to launch a successful career in health care, visit the program web page or contact Michelle Demory Beckler, Ph.D., program director, at mdb@nova.edu or 954-262-1392.

NSU University School Students Advance to Robotics World Championship for Seventh Year in a Row

NSU University School congratulates our Upper School Robotics students for qualifying for the VEX Robotics World Championship for the seventh year in a row. Four USchool Robotics teams successfully competed at the VEX Robotics Regional Championship against 60 of the top Robotics teams throughout the state of Florida. USchool Teams 4154X and 4154B won a state trophy and were also among only 16 teams to qualify for the VEX Robotics World Championship. We are proud of our Sharks for their hard work and dedication and are wishing them the best of luck at the World Championship.

 

 

A New Way to Learn and Connect from Learning & Organizational Development

Are you looking for a great way to learn and stay connected at the same time?

Join us Tuesdays and Thursdays at noon for “Common Threads” – a short video (just 1-4 minutes!) with tips and tools to help you succeed at NSU. Hang around after the video to share ideas and join the conversation until 12:15 p.m.

Join the conversation live on Zoom Tuesdays and Thursdays at 12 p.m.

Look for archived episodes on the Common Threads Channel:
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCwiybjXIkPZxC74IEQmczQg/videos

Also check out the newly updated Learning & Organizational Development Webpage for virtual training for employees and leaders.

https://www.nova.edu/hr/training/

NSU Hosts BioFlorida Careers Connections Event for Life Sciences Students

 

NSU hosted BioFlorida, the state’s premier organization representing the life science industry, for their third annual Career Connections Event at NSU Health Professional Divisions (HPD) on the February 29.

BioFlorida serves as the voice of Florida’s life science industry and facilitates the development of this sector in our state. The organization also takes initiatives for fostering connections between students and industry professionals in the life science sector and this event at NSU was a part of this endeavor. The event offered students an opportunity to attend professional development seminars, listen to panel discussions, interact with industry professionals and develop connections that will benefit them professionally.

Through the course of the event Nancy Bryan (President & CEO of BioFlorida), Gina Alexis (Chair of BioFlorida Southeast Chapter), and Roxana Ross, Ed.D (Executive Director of NSU Translational Research and Economic Development)  delivered talks that highlighted BioFlorida’s impact on the state’s life science industry and outlined how NSU and BioFlorida are working together to benefit students in their pursuit of professional success. The event consisted of talks on Career options for life science students by Dr. Arunodoy Sur, Ph.D., (Technology Licensing Officer at NSU Office of Technology Transfer), and panel discussion by multiple Human Resources professionals representing various local life sciences companies.

The event was also attended by 15 life science organizations of different sizes who set up their exhibit stalls. This offered the ideal platform for students to interact with professional representing these companies and develop connections that could possible lead to future career opportunities.

This Career Connections Event was made possible through the collaborative efforts of BioFlorida’s Southeast Chapter and NSU. The university’s efforts were led by Dr. Roxana Ross (Executive Director of NSU Translational Research and Economic Development).

Over 100 students belonging to NSU as well as other universities in Florida, faculty and staff from multiple universities and professionals from a wide range of life science companies attended this BioFlorida event. It served as the ideal venue for students to gain insights and knowledge from experienced professionals and establish network within the life science industry.

The purpose of this event was in alignment with the NSU core values of being student-centered, serving the community, and offering new opportunities to students. Hosting events like these in collaboration with major state organizations such as BioFlorida, highlights NSU as one of the leading centers for life science innovation and education in the state and facilitates professional development of NSU students involved in life science oriented academic programs.

BioFlorida: BioFlorida is a statewide association that represents 6,200 establishments and research organizations in the biopharmaceuticals, medical technology, healthIT and bioagriculture sectors that collectively employ 87,000 Floridians. It serves as the voice of Florida’s life science industry and strives to facilitate the growth of life sciences sector in Florida. Members of the BioFlorida network include emerging and established life science companies, universities, research institutions, hospitals, medical centers, incubators, economic development agencies, investors and service providers. This organization consists of seven statewide regional chapters that serve as platforms for showcasing life science community from various parts of Florida. BioFlorida’s main purpose is to provide a strong business climate for the advancement of innovative products and technology that improve lives and promote economic benefits to the state. www.Bioflorida.com

NSU Faculty Members Publish Book on Teacher Self Care  

Teacher Selfcare: A Joyful Ode to Good Health through Cambridge Scholars is a book written for teachers to promote self-care. Published by a host of Nova Southeastern University faculty members, which include Sarah Ransdell, Ph.D., Pallavi Patel College of Health Care Sciences, Elliot Sklar, Ph.D., Pallavi Patel College of Health Care Sciences, Jia Borror, Ed.D., Fischler College of Education and School of Criminal Justice, Marilyn Gordon, Ed.D., Kiran C. Patel College of Osteopathic Medicine, along with alumna Gillian Sealy, Ph.D., and NSU yoga instructor, Caitlin Morris.  The book encourages educators to use “life hacks” in order to improve self-care by harnessing yoga and meditation, eating nutritious foods, understanding media depictions, and developing personally and professionally. Educators of all levels and subjects can employ these tips, collected from the authors’ own lives and research, to develop into the most joyful and healthy people possible.

For more information on the please visit: https://www.cambridgescholars.com/teacher-self-care

 

 

CAHSS Alum Presents at the Chinese Discourse and Interdisciplinary Forum

Jenny Chang, Ph.D.

Jenny Chang, Ph.D., doctoral graduate in Conflict Analysis and Resolution in NSU’s College of Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences (CAHSS), presented at the Chinese Discourse and Interdisciplinary Forum held by Nanjing University of Aeronautics and Astronautics in China. The topic for her presentation was entitled, “Conflict Resolution: Proper Chinese Discourse to Bridge the Gap in Cross-Cultural and Interdisciplinary Contexts.”

Chang is currently an associate professor in the Department of Social Work in the School of History, Culture and Tourism at Huaiyin Normal University in China. She teaches courses in counseling, conflict and crisis invention. Chang not only blends theories with applicable practical conflict resolution skills, but also introduces the courses from cross-cultural perspectives to broaden students’ horizons.

NSU Faculty Publishes Book Chapter in Globalizing the US Presidency: Postcolonial Views of John F. Kennedy

David Kilroy. Ph.D.

David Kilroy. Ph.D., faculty and chair in NSU’s College of Arts, Humanities, and Social Sciences (CAHSS), has written a book chapter, “An Example for Other Small Nations to Follow: John F. Kennedy, Ireland, and Decolonization.” It appears in the book, Globalizing the US Presidency: Postcolonial Views of John F. Kennedy, edited by Cyrus Schayegh, Ph.D and published by Bloomsbury Press (2020). The book was developed from a conference on Kennedy and Colonialism held at Princeton University in 2018.

Kilroy’s teaching and research interests include U.S. political and cultural engagement on the world stage.  A major theme of his research is the correlation between U.S. foreign policy and issues of domestic American cultural and political identity, and he has a particular interest in U.S. engagement in West Africa, the Caribbean, and Ireland.

For more information about his chapter, please see https://www.bloomsbury.com/uk/globalizing-the-us-presidency-9781350118508/

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