Category: Academics

Early Immersion Presentation of “Teaching Kitchen” for UNIV1000 First Year Experience Student

The Teaching Kitchen! is a fun, monthly activity in which students get hands-on cooking experience while learning the nutritional components of the recipes they create. This experience is offered by NSU’s nutrition department and Shark Dining, and is led by chefs and nutrition experts. Earlier this year, students learned how to make acai bowls and pumpkin energy bites. Next month’s activity will be on Nov 20, from 12 to 1p.m. Chef Blas will be making “Fresh Fruit & Avocado Salsa,” while the nutrition department will be teaching the benefits of mangos, kiwis, and more.

If you’re interested in this free event, sign up via Facebook at Shark Dining at NSU, or stop by the Flight Deck on Nov 20. We hope to see you there! 

Halmos Graduate Student First Author on Bioluminescent Paper

During October, MS alumna Lindsay Freed was lead author in a peer reviewed paper entitled “Characterization of the Microbiome and Bioluminescent Symbionts Across Life Stages of Ceratioid Anglerfishes of the Gulf of Mexico.” (FEMS-Microbiology Ecology 95 (10) October 2019, fiz146). This work began with her Master’s thesis research on anglerfish bacterial characterizations back in 2015 when the DEEPEND Consortium was just getting started. This study shows how Lindsay used 16S gene analyses to differentiate microbial types across different parts of the fish body (gills, fins, and lures) and the seawater. The results indicate for the first time that lures hold a very homogeneous population of bacteria that led to more in-depth genomics research collaborations between DEEPEND and Cornell University, led by Assistant Professor Tory Hendry. It also showed that the lures of adult anglerfish hold a homogeneous population of bacteria belonging to the genus Enterovibrio in the Vibrio group, common among marine bacteria.

Ms. Freed worked in the genomics lab lead by Halmos Faculty Jose Lopez, Ph.D.

Freed, LL., Easson, C., Baker, LJ., Fenolio, D., Blackwelder, P., Khan, Y., Sutton, TT., Hendry, TT., Lopez,  JV. Characterization of the Microbiome and Bioluminescent Symbionts Across Life Stages of Ceratioid Anglerfishes of the Gulf of Mexico. FEMS-Microbiology Ecology. 95 (10) October 2019, fiz146,  https://doi.org/10.1093/femsec/fiz146

Dr. Pallavi Patel College of Health Care Sciences International Academy of Physician Associate Educators Conference

PA Delegates from around the world gathered at the Zurich University of Applied Sciences campus in Winterthur, Switzerland. The campus served as the host for the conference since they recently started a PA program.

October 16-19, 2019, the International Academy of Physician Associate Educators conference was held in Winterthur, Switzerland. The conference was attended by Physician Assistant educators collaborating from around the world including delegates from Africa, United Kingdom, Germany, Netherlands, India, and the USA.

Presenting at the conference, Victor Quinones, M.S., PA-C, NSU faculty from the Dr. Pallavi Patel College of Health Care Sciences Physician Assistant Program–Orlando. His presentation highlighted the use of Simulation: Improving Collaboration amongst Healthcare Professions in Emergency Medicine.

Victor Quinones presenting at the conference discussing simulation in Emergency Medicine.

CAHSS Faculty Speaks on “Brexit, the Border, and Irish Current Affairs “in Delray

David Kilroy. Ph.D., faculty in NSU’s College of Arts, Humanities, and Social Sciences (CAHSS), was the featured speaker at Tír na mBláth, the south Florida branch of Comhaltas Ceoltóirí Éireann, the primary Irish organization dedicated to the promotion of the music, dance, language and culture of Ireland. Kilroy’s topic was “Brexit, the Border, and Irish Current Affairs.”

At issue: the 310-mile Irish border, the land boundary that separates Northern Ireland —, which is part of the United Kingdom — from the Republic of Ireland, which is an independent country and a member of the European Union.  And now Brexit — the UK’s decision to leave the European Union — is threatening to rip open old grievances and unravel the fragile peace in Northern Ireland.

Tír na mBláth is providing an internship in the Winter semester, open to all undergraduate students who demonstrate a genuine interest in learning about and promoting Irish culture.  Preference is given to students pursuing the Irish Studies Minor offered by the Department of History and Political Science (DHPS) in CAHSS. Kilroy is professor and Interim Chair in DHPS.

KPCOM Students Earn Induction into OBI

Pictured (from left) are Joshua Berko, Neil Sood, and Matthew Heffelfinger.

Joshua Berko, Matthew Heffelfinger, and Neil Sood, who are second-year NSU Dr. Kiran C. Patel College of Osteopathic Medicine students, were inducted into Omega Beta Iota (OBI)—the National Osteopathic Political Honor Society—on October 26 at the American Osteopathic Association’s OMED annual medical conference in Baltimore, Maryland. Induction into OBI is an honorary recognition for politically active medical students and professional mentors who demonstrate excellence in health care politics.

Halmos Student Presents at ACS Meeting in Savannah, GA

In October 2019, Halmos biology major Minhal Khoja was invited to present at the Southeastern Regional Meeting of the American Chemical Society, in Savannah, Georgia. The talk was entitled “CUREs Beyond the Classroom: a student’s perspective.” CURE stands for Course-based Undergraduate Research Experiences. Ms. Khoja’s talk was part of the meeting’s CURE Chemistry Research in the Lab session which was organized by her supervisor and Halmos faculty member Arthur Sikora, Ph.D.

The research project was funded by Dr. Sikora’s PFRDG grant and Ms. Khoja’s travel was supported by the SGA and a scholarship from the Halmos College Department of Biological Sciences.

The American Chemical Society (ACS) is the world’s largest scientific society and one of the world’s leading sources of authoritative scientific information. A nonprofit organization, chartered by Congress, ACS is at the forefront of the evolving worldwide chemical enterprise and the premier professional home for chemists, chemical engineers and related professions around the globe.

Stable Place, ExEL, and DFT Collaborate on Equine Assisted Early Immersion Experiences for Undergrads

Through a collaboration between Stable Place, NSU’s Office of Experiential Education and Learning (ExEL), and the Department of Family Therapy, monthly equine assisted Early Immersion Experiences for undergrads are now offered. According to Shelley Green, Ph.D., professor in DFT, “All offerings for this term filled immediately and we look forward to offering more next term, along with some Co-Curricular experiences. Many thanks to Family Therapy doctoral student Caitlin Sickler, M.S., for developing and running this program.”

Green initiated the course, Equine Assisted Family Therapy, which was the first of its kind to be housed in a nationally accredited family therapy program. She subsequently created a second advanced equine assisted course several years ago. She has published articles and book chapters on the subject and has presented at national and international conferences.

Sigma Xi Chapter Installed at Nova Southeastern University

A new Sigma Xi chapter was installed on September 19 at NSU. The ceremony recognized the new chapter’s five officers, sixteen additional members, and support from leaders at the university and nearby Sigma Xi chapters.

“Sigma Xi will enhance and support faculty and student research, promote collegiality among fellow scientists, and allow a prestigious venue for presentation of science topics to both the institution and public,” wrote a chapter founding member, Halmos Faculty Member and chair Emily Schmitt Lavin, Ph.D. in her petition letter to Sigma Xi to start the new chapter.

The chapter’s proposed three-year plan includes serving as a research hub to better connect students with renowned faculty, developing skills students can use to obtain research opportunities and funding, and facilitating opportunities for professional development.

Students were involved in the initial inquiry to start the new chapter, and two students will serve on the first officer team.  NSU’s executive vice president and chief operating officer Harry Moon, M.D. was the guest speaker at the installation, and the vice president of Research and Technology Transfer Gary Margules Sc.D. was the presiding officer. Sigma Xi Executive Director and CEO Jamie Vernon attended to officially install and present the new chapter.

Sigma Xi, The Scientific Research Honor Society is the international honor society of science and engineering. One of the oldest and largest scientific organizations in the world, Sigma Xi has a distinguished history of service to science and society for more than one hundred and twenty-five years. Scientists and engineers, whose research spans the disciplines of science and technology, comprise the membership of the Society. Sigma Xi chapters can be found at colleges and universities, government laboratories, and industry research centers around the world. More than 200 Nobel Prize winners have been members.

For more information: www.sigmaxi.org

Criminal Justice Doctoral Student Leads Research at the Delores Barr Weaver Policy Center

Vanessa Patino Lydia, doctoral candidate at NSU’s Abraham S. Fischler College of Education and School of Criminal Justice, is the Vice President of Research and Planning at the Delores Barr Weaver Policy Center in Jacksonville. She is the Principal Investigator on the latest research that was conducted by the Delores Barr Weaver Policy Center which establishes baseline indicators for the status of girls’ disparate well-being indicators, educational and juvenile justice outcomes in Florida.

The data shows that the safety of many girls is compromised and that there are alarming rates of violence and victimization experienced by girls in their communities, schools, and homes. The rates of hopelessness, suicide ideation, and substance use among girls compel our communities and state to take action. By intentionally looking at gender, racial, sexual orientation and geographical differences, the research calls on policymakers, educators, providers, and parents to assess and reframe our responses to better meet the needs of girls.

Vanessa has over 15 years’ experience in public policy research with a special focus on the impact of the juvenile justice system on girls’ trajectories and wellbeing. She has directed research initiatives on gender specific programming, girls/women pathways into the justice system, data trends, community needs assessments, and strategic planning.

These reports issued by the Delores Barr Weaver Policy Center inform advocacy, research, training/technical assistance and direct services to bring about unprecedented systemic reform for girls and young women in or at risk of entering the juvenile justice system.

To access the link to the full research report please visit  https://www.seethegirl.org/

CAHSS Offers Spanish course for Legal Professions and course in Spanish Literature

NSU’s College of Arts, Humanities, and Social Sciences (CAHSS), is pleased to announce  course, SPAN 3400, Spanish for Legal Professions, and SPAN 3240, Introduction to Spanish Literature to be offered in the winter 2020.

If you are a professional in the legal field or plan to enter the field, SPAN 3400 will provide useful language skills as well as valuable information about legal issues affecting the Spanish speaking communities. For those who would like to learn more about Spanish literature while brushing up on the Spanish language, SPAN 3240 will provide those opportunities.

Yvette Fuentes, Ph.D., associate professor of Spanish in the Department of Literature and Modern Languages, will teach the courses.  For more information, please contact Fuentes at yf60@nova.edu.

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