Category: SharkBytes

NSU Writing and Communication Center Executive Director and Graduate Assistants Publish Book – Chapters in Studio-Based Approaches for Multimodal Projects

Kevin Dvorak, Ph.D., executive director of the NSU Writing and Communication Center (WCC) and professor in the College of Arts, Humanities, and Social Sciences (CAHSS) Department of Writing and Communication (DWC), and three NSU graduate students published chapters in the book, Studio-Based Approaches for Multimodal Projects: Models to Promote Engaged Student Learning, edited by Russell Carpenter, Ph.D., and published by Rowman & Littlefield. Dr. Dvorak’s chapter, “Reflecting on Applications of Studio-Based Models,” acts as an afterword to the collection, connecting chapters in Studio-Based Approaches to past studio-based literature and offering other writing and communication centers strategies for successfully and seamlessly implementing studio pedagogy (WSP) into their own practices.

The students’ chapter, “Student Engagement in Studio-Based Models,” links WSP with peer-to-peer engagement and uses select events hosted by NSU’s WCC as examples of “studio-based learning” that promote student engagement and facilitate student learning across a broad scope of disciplines. The three students, current and former graduate assistants at the NSU WCC, are:

  • Hannah Dean, graduate student of the Dr. Pallavi Patel College of Health Care Sciences Physician Assistant (PA) M.M.S. Program
  • Veronica Diaz, recent graduate from the CAHSS M.A. in CRDM program
  • Jacqueline Lytle, recent graduate from the CAHSS M.A. in CRDM program

Studio Based Approaches is available at this link: https://rowman.com/ISBN/9781498586474/Studio-Based-Approaches-for-Multimodal-Projects-Models-to-Promote-Engaged-Student-Learning

Halmos Biology Faculty Featured on Telemundo in Ongoing Series

On November 12, Halmos College faculty member Julie Torruellas Garcia, Ph.D. was interviewed by Telemundo for a series of segments called “Amenazas Escondidas” or Hidden Threats on the show “Al Rojo Vivo”. On that episode  Torruellas Garcia discussed the types of bacteria found on showerheads.

On November 29, Torruellas Garcia, focused on bacteria on toothbrushes. Her research on both topics was conducted with Halmos College undergraduate biology major, Annette Mathew, who also appeared on the show.

 

AAUW-NSU, Halmos College, and MEEC Team Up to Build PACE E-STEAM

Eight students from the PACE Center for Girls visited NSU for a session of the “E-STEAM (Exploring – Science, Technology, Engineering, Art & Math) Project for Girls”. This experiential learning initiative is dedicated to encouraging girls to pursue higher education and STEAM careers by way of mentorship, interactive activities, and academic success workshops. They started their day at the Marine Environmental Education Center (MEEC). There they built enrichment toys for Captain, the resident green sea turtle. Also participating in this event were NSU-AAUW volunteers Maureen McDermott Ed.D., and undergraduate students Haley Perkins and Nafisa Nazir.

In the afternoon they went to Halmos College Oceanographic Campus. Led by NSU-AAUW volunteer Melissa Dore, Ed.D., they visited the library, where librarian Jaime Goldman talked to them about 3D scanning and other technologies available in the library. Following this, they looked at deep sea fishes with Halmos College alumna Nina Pruzinsky and current MS student Natalie Slayden. After this, they learned about shark tracking from MS student Sydney Harned and corals from MS student Kyle Pisano.

The Nova Southeastern University branch of the American Association of University Women (AAUW-NSU) has been collaborating with the Alvin Sherman Library and Broward’s PACE Center for Girls, a delinquency prevention/intervention program for adolescent girls ages 12-18 since 2008. Anyone interested in joining NSU AAUW or participating in the E-STEAM Project for Girls should contact Julie Torruellas Garcia, Ph.D. (jg1511@nova.edu).

Halmos Graduate Student

In early November, Halmos College marine biology master’s student Jessica Schieber travelled participated in the 20th Anniversary Great White Shark Expedition in Guadalupe Island, Mexico. There the group used shark cages submersibles to view and take identification photos of the sharks. In the first day they saw 16 different white sharks, three of them that had never been photo-identified.

Ms. Schieber was one of two winners of the female student research opportunity funded by the host: Marine Conservation Science Institute (MarineCSI). Applicants for the trip needed to demonstrate understanding MarineCSI’s research techniques and how this trip would propel her career forward. MarineCSI offered this opportunity because “we feel women are under-represented in shark research. How many women in leading scientific roles have you seen on Shark Week or Shark Fest?”

Ms. Schieber is conducting her thesis research on the age and growth of yellow stingray with Halmos College faculty member David Kerstetter, Ph.D.

The Marine Conservation Science Institute (MCSI) is a nonprofit 501(c)(3) organization founded on the belief that focused research can make a difference in how we view and manage our marine resources.  MCSI is committed to promoting important issues in marine biology and fisheries and is currently involved in research projects around the globe dedicated to protecting and conserving marine resources.

 

Alumni Spotlight: Brian Creasman Named Kentucky’s Superintendent of the Year

Brian Creasman, Ed.D.

Brian Creasman, Ed.D., a two-time graduate of NSU’s Abraham S. Fischler College of Education and School of Criminal Justice, has been named Kentucky’s 2020 Superintendent of the Year.

 Creasman, who serves as the superintendent of Fleming County Schools in Kentucky, moves on to compete with other state winners to become a finalist for the National Superintendent of the Year Award, given by the American Association of School Administrators in February 2020.

 After serving in multiple administrative roles, Creasman accepted the head position for the Fleming County Schools in 2014. As superintendent, he has made a point to work closely with members of the board of education, school and district administrators and staff, parents, and community members.

 Through these partnerships, Fleming County Schools has gone from a district that was state monitored due to financial instability, leadership capacity, and student achievement, to a high-performing district.

 Creasman earned his Doctor of Education in 2012 and an Education Specialist Degree in 2005, both from the FCE&SCJ.

Halmos College Hosts 2nd Professionalism Workshop

From Left to Right (Brian Davis, Masters in Biology Student, Kaylin Huitsing, Masters in Biology Student, Chelsea Holmes, Masters in Biology Student, Lexie Merchant, Masters in Biology Student, Dr. Mark Jaffe (Assistant Professor of Biology, Halmos College of Natural Sciences and Oceanography); Cayla Rummens, Masters in Biology Student, Claramanoora Emile, Masters in Biology Student; Ashley Mathew, Masters in Biology Student, Arame Diouf, Masters in Biology Student; Renata Wilson, Masters in Biology Student; Daveyuanna Muhammad, Masters in Biology Student; Omara Pierre Masters in Biology Student; Nasir Siddique, M2 Dr. Kiren C. Patel College of Allopathic Medicine; and Sabina Joseph, Masters in Biology Student.

On November 2, 2019 students representing several pre-professional student organizations on campus took part in 2nd-Health Professionalism Workshop. This event was a collaboration between faculty of the Halmos College of Natural Sciences and Oceanography and the Dr. Kiran C. Patel College of Allopathic Medicine.

The students were welcomed by Halmos faculty member and event coordinator Mark Jaffe, DPM. Following Dr. Jaffe’s welcome, students broke into groups where they worked with practicing clinicians, graduate students, and career advisor.

This inter-professional event was sponsored by Halmos College with the NSU Offices of Academic Advising and Career Development. Students attending the event brought over $100 of non-perishable food stuff and health items that were donated to local charities.

CAHSS Doctoral Graduate Dilip Kulkarni Returned to NSU to address the Social Justice Roundtable

Dilip Kulkarni, Ph.D., Ed.D.

Dilip Kulkarni, Ph.D., Ed.D., graduate of the doctoral program in the Department of Conflict Resolution Studies in NSU’s College of Arts, Humanities, and Social Sciences (CAHSS), returned to NSU to be the featured speaker at the Social Justice Roundtable (SJR) during the Fall Residential Institute. Kulkarni shared his thoughts on the important topic of “Reflective Introspection about Social Justice.” Over twenty students, alumni, and faculty participated both in person and via Go to Training. The SJR provides a forum to examine and discuss topics related to human rights and social justice.

In addition to his degree from NSU, Kulkarni recently completed an Ed.D. at Northeastern University. His other degrees include his bachelor’s degree in civil engineering from University of Bombay, India, an M.S. in civil engineering from Clarkson College of Technology (now Clarkson University), and an M.S. in Organizational Dynamics from the University of Pennsylvania.

The Social Justice Roundtable is open to all NSU students. For more information, please contact Judith McKay, J.D., Ph.D., faculty in the Department of Conflict Resolution Studies at mckayj@nova.edu

Dr. Kiran C. Patel College of Osteopathic Medicine Student Earns HHSC Scholarship

Hamzah Mughal

Hamzah Mughal, a class of 2023 NSU Dr. Kiran C. Patel College of Osteopathic Medicine student, was accepted into the National Health Service Corps (NHSC) Scholarship Program. NHSC scholars receive three benefits in exchange for providing primary care service in one its designated Health Professional Shortage Areas—full coverage of the scholar’s tuition for as many years designated in his/her contract; a monthly stipend to aid with living expenses; and reimbursement of the student’s other reasonable costs, such as required materials, lab fees, etc. Student physicians who are awarded this scholarship must pursue a residency program in any of the primary care fields designated by the NHSC.

 

CAHSS Alumna Addresses 2019 Distinguished Alumni Breakfast during Homecoming

Michelle Cromwell, Ph.D., graduate of the master’s and doctoral programs in Conflict Analysis and Resolution in NSU’s College of Arts, Humanities, and Social Sciences (CAHSS), and a 2018 NSU Distinguished Alumna Award recipient was the alumni speaker at the Distinguished Alumni Breakfast on November 4 during Homecoming Week. Cromwell spoke about her experiences at NSU, mentorship and need for graduates to support the university. Cromwell is the Vice President for Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion at the State University of NY at Plattsburgh.

CAHSS Faculty Publishes article, “Vocal Traditions: Acting and Singing with Archetypes” in Voice and Speech Review

Bill J. Adams, D.M.A., associate professor in NSU’s College of Arts, Humanities, and Social Sciences (CAHSS), recently met on Cape Cod with Chris Morris, co-author, and Janet Rodgers, founder of the performance methodology Acting and Singing with Archetypes, to complete work on an article now published in the Voice and Speech Review. The online version of “Vocal Traditions: Acting and Singing with Archetypes” was published in October, with the printed version to be published in November 2020. Adams has also been accepted to present a workshop using the archetype training method in February at the Southeastern Theatre Conference in Louisville, KY. A workshop proposal was submitted for the Voice and Speech Trainers Association conference next summer in Sydney, Australia. For more information, visit actingandsingingwitharchetypes.org, the website that Adams built to promote and support the pedagogy.

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