Tag: Halmos College of Arts and Sciences

HCAS Faculty Publishes Essay on Enhancing Mediator Effectiveness

Neil Katz, Ph.D.

Neil Katz, Ph.D., faculty in the Department of Conflict Resolution Studies (DCRS) in the Halmos College of Arts and Sciences and the Guy Harvey Oceanographic Research Center (HCAS) wrote an essay, entitled, “Reaching Beyond the “Tools of the Trade”: Anchors and Signposts to Enhance Mediator Effectiveness,” published in the Benjamin N. Cardozo School of Law Journal of Conflict Resolution. The essay may be found in Volume 22.1: Fall 2020. https://cardozojcr.com/volume-22-1-fall-2020/

Katz areas of teaching and research include negotiation theory and practice, group dynamics, and organizational conflict.

HCAS Alumna was Guest Presenter at the Social Justice Roundtable

Michelle Cromwell, Ph.D.

Michelle Cromwell, Ph.D., graduate of the master’s and doctoral programs in Conflict Analysis and Resolution (DCRS) in the Halmos College of Arts and Sciences and the Guy Harvey Oceanographic Research Center (HCAS) was the guest presenter at the Social Justice Roundtable held virtually on February 7, 2021. Cromwell addressed: “Hope and Unity: How do we Reflect and Respond to Racism and the Need for Social Justice and Equity?” The session was hosted by the Social Justice Roundtable and Community Resolution Services and was facilitated by student members.

Cromwell was named Vice President for Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion at the State University of NY at Plattsburgh in July 2019..In this position, she works closely with other college vice presidents and academic deans, Human Resource Services, Affirmative Action, Title IX, Strategic Enrollment Management, the Faculty Senate, and the Center for Teaching Excellence. She co-chairs the Bias Response Team and serves as the President’s Cabinet liaison to the Social Justice Advisory Council.

Prior to her current position, Cromwell was the Associate Vice President for Inclusive Excellence and Chief Diversity Officer at Regis College, in Weston, Massachusetts. She also served as the chief diversity officer at The School for International Training in Brattleboro, Vermont. Before moving to Vermont, Cromwell was an associate professor of politics and social justice, as well as director of the Honors Program from 2010 to 2016 at Regis College.

Cromwell was the cofounding executive director at the Massachusetts Peacemaking and Talking Circle Initiative, a nonprofit organization designed to foster conversations about discrimination and racism in schools, nonprofits, and organizations and serves as an independent consultant. She was an NSU Distinguished Alumna (2018) and provided a workshop on Talking and Peace Circles.

For further information about the Social Justice Roundtable and Community Resolution Services, please contact Judith McKay, J.D., Ph.D., faculty in DCRS at mckayj@nova.edu

 

 

HCAS Doctoral Student in NY Times Article on Covid-19 Vaccine Study in the Black Community

Darnella McGuire-Nelson

Darnella McGuire-Nelson, doctoral student in the Department of Conflict Resolution Studies (DCRS) in the Halmos College of Arts and Sciences and the Guy Harvey Oceanographic Research Center (HCAS), appeared in an article in the NY Times regarding the Novavax vaccine and clinical trials in the Black community. The article is entitled, “After a Rocky Start, Novavax Vaccine Could Be Here by Summer.”

McGuire-Nelson works at the US Patent and Trademark Office and heard about the clinical trials on the radio. In addition to what was included in the article, she added:

I would like to include that when going through the pre-screening process, I knew more about the research process than I thought thanks to Nova. Because I am preparing my submission to the IRB, I was able to articulate my concerns and questions before I signed the consent form.  I had so many questions, that the Principal Investigator met with me personally to address my concerns.   I had no clue that I was the first participant to sign up for the study.  I am now using this platform to inform Black communities to get vaccinated, as COVID-19 is affecting Black and Hispanic populations at disproportionate rates. I also have been asked by the Alexandria Health Department to serve as an ambassador for helping to get the word out to Black communities in the city of the importance of getting vaccinated.  Their apprehension is from the historical context of Blacks being subjected to unethical experiments by the U.S. Government.  I believe it is important for health officials to acknowledge these atrocities, listen to understand our concerns and apprehensions, and educate the community on the process and laws put in place to prevent unethical research. For me, I see my participation in this clinical trial as my contribution in moving science forward for my Black community.  If Blacks are not represented in clinical trials, how will we know if vaccines or therapies will work?

To read the article, please go to https://www.nytimes.com/2021/02/03/health/vaccine-novavax.html

 

HCAS Faculty Lead Author in Chemistry Article

This fall, HCAS Chemistry faculty member Maria Ballester, Ph.D. was lead author of an article entitled, “Protonation of Planar and Nonplanar Porphyrins: A Calorimetric and Computational Study”. Published in the Journal of Physical Chemistry A, this article reported the first calorimetric study of the diprotonation of a series of planar and nonplanar free-base porphyrins, coupled with a DFT investigation of the enthalpies of diprotonation.

This researcher was supported by grants from the National Institutes of Health and the Johnson Research Foundation. Computations were performed using the computational resource at the Department of Biochemistry of Biophysics (UPenn).

The Department of Communication, Media, and the Arts Hosts NSU Law Alumnus Joshua Lida as a part of the Art + Design “Know Your Worth” Lecture Series

Joshua Lida

On Wednesday, Feb. 10, NSU’s Department of Communication, Media, and the Arts within the Halmos College of Arts and Sciences presented a guest lecture with NSU Shepard Broad College of Law alumnus Joshua Lida as part of its Winter 2021 “Know Your Worth” Art + Design Lecture Series.

The workshop, which took place on Zoom, helped emerging artists and designers navigate the business side of creative entrepreneurship with a focus on the legal system and copyright issues in the art world.

Lida was born and raised in South Florida and studied intellectual property and business law as a law student in NSU’s Shepard Broad College of Law. Upon graduating from NSU, Lida co-founded the law practice Twig, Trade, and Tribunal – also known as “T3” – which focuses on Art Law, including art transactions, art leasing, due diligence, advisory to gallerists, contract negotiation, litigation, intellectual property, art loans and art wealth management.

For more information about the “Know Your Worth” Art + Design Lecture Series, including upcoming events, visit https://www.facebook.com/nsuartdesign

 

 

 

HCAS Faculty Member Elected President of FLASM

Julie Torruellas Garcia, Ph.D.

In January 2021, HCAS faculty member Julie Torruellas Garcia, Ph.D. was elected president of the Florida Branch of the American Society for Microbiology (FLASM). Garcia has been a member of FLASM since 2001, she became an officer in 2015. FLASM promotes microbiology education and research in Florida through meetings, discussions, and publications. Their members represent the many diverse areas of microbiology including virology, metagenomics, clinical, environmental, basic research, education, industrial, bioenergy, veterinary, and more.

HCAS Faculty and Student Discuss Mask Safety and the Effectiveness of Hand Sanitizer on Telemundo”

Julie Torruellas Garcia, Ph.D.

Last year, HCAS faculty member Julie Torruellas Garcia, Ph.D. was interviewed by Telemundo for a series of segments called “Amenaza Escondida”. These segments about hidden threats will appear on the news show “Al Rojo Vivo” which airs on the Spanish language network, Telemundo, across the US and Latin America.

Undergraduate student, Roberta Brugger (Biology and Behavioral Neuroscience double major) helped conduct the research for the segments. The three segments were looking at bacteria on shopping carts and the effectiveness of hand sanitizer, bacteria on gas station pumps, and bacteria on masks and the importance of washing/storing them properly.

The last segment, bacteria and masks, has had over 150,000 views on YouTube.

 NSU Department of Communication, Media, and the Arts presents Musical Theatre Project featuring Broadway hits, Feb. 26

The Department of Communication, Media, and the Arts within the Halmos College of Arts and Sciences presents the Musical Theatre Project celebrating Broadway with B.A. in Music students performing songs from “Hello, Dolly!, “Funny Girl,” “Cinderella” and more. Enjoy the show from the comfort of your home; we’ll do the singing and dancing for you!

The event is free and open to the public. Virtual performances will take place during three dates in February:

Friday, Feb. 26, at 7:30 p.m. – click here to access
Saturday, Feb. 27, at 7:30 p.m. – click here to access

Sunday, Feb. 28, at 2 p.m. – click here to access

For more information about the event, visit nova.edu/arts

 HCAS Invites you to the First El Cafecito of the Term Virtually, March 2

The Department of Humanities and Politics in the Halmos College of Arts and Sciences and the Guy Harvey Oceanographic Center (HCAS) is delighted to host the first El Cafecito of the semester on Tuesday, March 2, 2021. This coffee and conversation Hour provides a relaxed environment for Spanish students and speakers to practice their language skills. Speakers of all levels are welcome to El Cafecito!

El Cafecito will be offered virtually on Tuesday, March 2, 2021 from 12:30pm-1:30pm via Zoom. Registration is required. Please scan the flyer code for the link. For further information, please contact Yvette Fuentes, Ph.D., faculty in the Department of Humanities and Politics at yf60@nova.edu

HCAS Invites you to the First Au Café of the Term Virtually, March 1

The Department of Humanities and Politics in the Halmos College of Arts and Sciences and the Guy Harvey Oceanographic Center (HCAS) is delighted to host the first Au Café of the semester on March 1, 2021. This coffee and conversation Hour provides a relaxed environment for French students and speakers to practice their language skills. Speakers of all levels are welcome to Au Cafe!

Au Café will be offered virtually on March 1, 2021 from 12:00pm-1:00pm via Zoom. Registration is required. Please scan the flyer code for the link. For further information, please contact Yvette Fuentes, Ph.D., faculty in the Department of Humanities and Politics at yf60@nova.edu

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