a
M

Drew Posts

You are viewing categorized posts: STEM

Drew University Hosts Second Annual Diversity and Inclusion Lecture, Workshops

Rice University’s Dr. Brooke Johnson discussed Afro-Chemistry

READ MORE about Drew University Hosts Second Annual Diversity and Inclusion Lecture, Workshops

Focus on Faculty: Adam Cassano

“The way that you learn science is to do science”

READ MORE about Focus on Faculty: Adam Cassano

Discoverers of Groundbreaking New Lung Cancer Treatment Honored as Heroes in Drug Discovery

Students learn about drug discovery process from industry experts

READ MORE about Discoverers of Groundbreaking New Lung Cancer Treatment Honored as Heroes in Drug Discovery

Drew University Enters Membership with Government’s Fermi National Accelerator Lab

Students will have access to elite research facilities and technology and be part of a potentially revolutionary project

READ MORE about Drew University Enters Membership with Government’s Fermi National Accelerator Lab

Drew University Professor Receives Award for Research Developing STEM Skills

Juliette Lantz's project aims to measure and build both hard and soft skills among STEM students

READ MORE about Drew University Professor Receives Award for Research Developing STEM Skills

Drew University Students Gain Skills, Experience in the Drew Summer Science Institute

Part 3 of our series on the program providing real-world research opportunities for undergrads

READ MORE about Drew University Students Gain Skills, Experience in the Drew Summer Science Institute

Drew University Students Gain Skills, Experience in the Drew Summer Science Institute

Part 2 of our series on the program providing real-world research opportunities for undergrads

READ MORE about Drew University Students Gain Skills, Experience in the Drew Summer Science Institute

Drew University Students Gain Skills, Experience in the Drew Summer Science Institute

Part 1 of our series on the program providing real-world research opportunities for undergrads August 2023 – The Drew Summer Science Institute (DSSI) is one of several unique opportunities for Drew University students to work directly with faculty on research projects in the lab. Each summer, more than 50 students spend two months building hands-on […]

READ MORE about Drew University Students Gain Skills, Experience in the Drew Summer Science Institute

Drew University Class of 2023 Outcomes: Alex Goebel

Alex Goebel C’23 is entering Virginia Tech’s statistics PhD program May 2023 – The members of the Drew University College of Liberal Arts Class of 2023 are set to graduate and start their careers and continue their educations in an array of disciplines, fields, and subjects. We’ve talked with many C’23 students to see where […]

READ MORE about Drew University Class of 2023 Outcomes: Alex Goebel

Drew University Class of 2023 Outcomes: Trisha Dominick

Drew University Class of 2023 Outcomes: Trisha Dominick C’23

READ MORE about Drew University Class of 2023 Outcomes: Trisha Dominick

Drew University’s Day of Scholars Puts Student Research on Display

More than 50 student groups presented posters on their scholarly research

READ MORE about Drew University’s Day of Scholars Puts Student Research on Display

Katelynn Fleming C’21 Enters NASA Space Technology Graduate Research Program

Fleming is also earning her PhD in microsystems engineering

READ MORE about Katelynn Fleming C’21 Enters NASA Space Technology Graduate Research Program

Drew University Students Explore, Present STEM Research Projects

Aline Carla Kruger C’23 takes us through the event

READ MORE about Drew University Students Explore, Present STEM Research Projects

RISE Talk Focuses on Development of Pfizer’s COVID-19 Treatment Drug PAXLOVID

Drug discovery team lead talks to Drew students about the process

READ MORE about RISE Talk Focuses on Development of Pfizer’s COVID-19 Treatment Drug PAXLOVID

Jamie Lynn Connors C’23 Named Team Lead in Governor’s STEM Scholars Program

Connors will lead a team of 10 in their STEM research project

READ MORE about Jamie Lynn Connors C’23 Named Team Lead in Governor’s STEM Scholars Program

Drew University Students Tout Hands-On Research Experiences in RISE Program

Students gain skills, confidence, resume-building experience

READ MORE about Drew University Students Tout Hands-On Research Experiences in RISE Program

Drew University Undergrads Spent Summer Diving Into Research

Science students get hands-on lab research skills alongside professors

READ MORE about Drew University Undergrads Spent Summer Diving Into Research

Violet Kimble C’21 Starts Business While Studying at Yale

Drew University alum learned from valuable undergraduate research experience

READ MORE about Violet Kimble C’21 Starts Business While Studying at Yale

Rutendo Jakachira C’20 is Thriving at Brown University’s Physics PhD Program

"I didn't see myself fitting the physicist mold. Drew changed that."

READ MORE about Rutendo Jakachira C’20 is Thriving at Brown University’s Physics PhD Program

Two Drew University Students Compete in UPitchNJ Startup Competition

Hailey Hearney C'25 and Yan Zheng Lew C'25 create app for tracking motor diseases

READ MORE about Two Drew University Students Compete in UPitchNJ Startup Competition

Lisa Stites C’21, G’23 Named a New Jersey Governor’s STEM Scholar

"When I took my first statistics course at Drew my first year, I realized that I had finally found a math that made sense to me...that was the start of my STEM journey."

READ MORE about Lisa Stites C’21, G’23 Named a New Jersey Governor’s STEM Scholar

Drew’s Caspersen School of Graduate Studies Hosts Women in STEM

The virtual event included Master of Science in Data Analytics faculty, students, and alums

READ MORE about Drew’s Caspersen School of Graduate Studies Hosts Women in STEM

Drew University Alum Comes Back to The Forest as Adjunct Professor

Elizabeth Pemberton C'16 to teach data visualization course

READ MORE about Drew University Alum Comes Back to The Forest as Adjunct Professor

Ask a Virologist: What We Know (and Don’t Know) About Omicron and Immunity

Associate Professor of Biology Brianne Barker speaks with WNYC's The Brian Lehrer Show

READ MORE about Ask a Virologist: What We Know (and Don’t Know) About Omicron and Immunity

Drew University Grads Accepted to Medical Schools at Impressive Rate

More than 75 percent of first-time med school applicants earned acceptance last year

READ MORE about Drew University Grads Accepted to Medical Schools at Impressive Rate

Cybersecurity and Digital Humanities Students Hear from Experts

Maeve Olney C'13 among expert cybersecurity and technology panelists

READ MORE about Cybersecurity and Digital Humanities Students Hear from Experts

Drew University’s RISE Program Celebrates Heroes in Drug Discovery

Dr. Brian Lanman received the annual Heroes in Drug Discovery Award

READ MORE about Drew University’s RISE Program Celebrates Heroes in Drug Discovery

Drew University First-Year Students Hear About Majors From Juniors, Seniors

"Launch Your Major Day" in first-year seminars give students a feel for their options

READ MORE about Drew University First-Year Students Hear About Majors From Juniors, Seniors

Lloyd Goldstein C’20 Embraces Drew University Research

"Getting experience with RISE and other independent research opportunities was really important in preparing me for grad school."

READ MORE about Lloyd Goldstein C’20 Embraces Drew University Research

Drew University Announces Six New Dual-Degree Programs

Students can fast-track earning undergraduate and advanced degrees at partnering schools

READ MORE about Drew University Announces Six New Dual-Degree Programs

Vanessa Raab C’21 Chose Drew University for RISE Program

"Going into the biotech field has made me realize that Drew provides amazing lab experience."

READ MORE about Vanessa Raab C’21 Chose Drew University for RISE Program

Merck’s COVID-19 Pill and the ‘Unknown Risk’ of DNA Mutation

Associate professor of biology Brianne Barker talks to the Philadelphia Inquirer

READ MORE about Merck’s COVID-19 Pill and the ‘Unknown Risk’ of DNA Mutation

Drew University Launches New Data Analytics Dual-Degree Program

The program allows students to earn a bachelor’s degree and a Master of Science in only five years

READ MORE about Drew University Launches New Data Analytics Dual-Degree Program

Stefanie DeFronzo C’20 Developed Skills, Connections in Drew University’s RISE Program

RISE helped solidify alum's career path

READ MORE about Stefanie DeFronzo C’20 Developed Skills, Connections in Drew University’s RISE Program

Benjamin Strickland C’21 Finds Success in Drew University’s RISE Program

"The first-hand experiences in RISE are paramount in helping students find success in their post-Drew careers."

READ MORE about Benjamin Strickland C’21 Finds Success in Drew University’s RISE Program

Junhui Huang C’20 Gets Sense of Direction in Drew University’s RISE Program

"I think the key takeaway from the RISE lab is that research is fun to do!"

READ MORE about Junhui Huang C’20 Gets Sense of Direction in Drew University’s RISE Program

Drew University’s RISE Program Prepared Erin Connors C’18 for Her Career

"RISE was an opportunity of a lifetime."

READ MORE about Drew University’s RISE Program Prepared Erin Connors C’18 for Her Career

Drew University’s RISE Program Prepared Makayla Pardo C’20 for PhD Program

"I learned how to be a good scientist."

READ MORE about Drew University’s RISE Program Prepared Makayla Pardo C’20 for PhD Program

Jillian Scarpanito C’20 Built Confidence in Drew University’s RISE Program

"RISE pushed me to think like a scientist."

READ MORE about Jillian Scarpanito C’20 Built Confidence in Drew University’s RISE Program

Office Hours with Drew University’s Brianne Barker

How viruses interact with the immune system

READ MORE about Office Hours with Drew University’s Brianne Barker

Office Hours with Drew University’s Adam Cassano

Directed evolution of biomolecular function

READ MORE about Office Hours with Drew University’s Adam Cassano

Office Hours with Drew University’s Minjoon Kouh

The nature of biological and artificial intelligence

READ MORE about Office Hours with Drew University’s Minjoon Kouh

Two Drew University Professors Named to Project Pericles Cohorts

Minjoon Kouh and Jens Lloyd honored for attention to civic engagement in their courses

READ MORE about Two Drew University Professors Named to Project Pericles Cohorts

Drew University Students’ Work Shines at Day of Scholars

Virtual event showcases student projects, performances, and research

READ MORE about Drew University Students’ Work Shines at Day of Scholars

Day of Scholars 2021

Drew University’s annual Day of Scholars event took place on Friday, April 16 from 3-5 p.m. This virtual, interactive event featured Drew University students delivering research presentations, musical performances and poetry readings before answering viewer questions. This year’s event included a combination of live and recorded presentations, as well as an online gallery of Senior […]

READ MORE about Day of Scholars 2021

Diary of a Drew University Student at Sea

Hannah Primiano C'22 covers her oceanographic research

READ MORE about Diary of a Drew University Student at Sea

Drew University Students Create STEM Labs

Three students volunteered to create labs in optical physics for middle and high schoolers

READ MORE about Drew University Students Create STEM Labs

Drew University Senior Gets Research Aid Through Competition

BioSolveIT Scientific Challenge provides tech software to undergrad researchers

READ MORE about Drew University Senior Gets Research Aid Through Competition

Checking in with Drew University’s Recent Grads

Three recent grads provide updates from life beyond The Forest

READ MORE about Checking in with Drew University’s Recent Grads

Drew University Student Spends Summer Creating Business

Joel Garcia C'22 builds home and dorm decor brand

READ MORE about Drew University Student Spends Summer Creating Business

RISE Fellow Dr. William Campbell Releases Memoir

The life and career that led to a blockbuster drug discovery and Nobel Prize

READ MORE about RISE Fellow Dr. William Campbell Releases Memoir

Drew University Teachers of the Year

Brianne Barker, Kathie Brown and Kristen Turner represent all three schools

READ MORE about Drew University Teachers of the Year

Dr. William Campbell Receives Distinguished Fellowship and Bronze Statue

Drew University RISE Emeritus Fellow discusses the honors

READ MORE about Dr. William Campbell Receives Distinguished Fellowship and Bronze Statue

Drew’s Religion and Global Health Forum Hosts Community Conversation on COVID-19

A virtual panel discussion with Drew faculty conversation leaders. April 2020 – Drew University’s Religion and Global Health Forum, a pilot initiative to bridge the diverse worlds of faith and medicine to improve individual and public health outcomes globally, hosted a virtual community conversation on community and care during the COVID-19 pandemic. Dr. Kenneth Ngwa, […]

READ MORE about Drew’s Religion and Global Health Forum Hosts Community Conversation on COVID-19

Drew University Day of Scholars 2020

Annual celebration of student achievement

READ MORE about Drew University Day of Scholars 2020

Drew Day of Scholars

Annual celebration of student achievement April 2020 – Drew University’s annual Day of Scholars event went virtual in 2020. During a two-hour interactive event live-streamed on YouTube, 15 Drew students delivered 5-minute research presentations, musical performances and poetry readings before answering viewer questions. The virtual atmosphere was filled with positive feedback and insightful questions in […]

READ MORE about Drew Day of Scholars

Drew Center for Internships and Career Development Stays Busy

Career advice, workshops and alumni panels go virtual

READ MORE about Drew Center for Internships and Career Development Stays Busy

Ask the Experts

Drew University professors analyze the coronavirus from various perspectives

READ MORE about Ask the Experts

Ask the Experts: The Virology of the Coronavirus

Dr. Brianne Barker separates fact from fiction in presentation

READ MORE about Ask the Experts: The Virology of the Coronavirus

Drew U Student Profile: Katie Jefferson C’20

The two-sport athlete explains the skills every computer science major needs.

READ MORE about Drew U Student Profile: Katie Jefferson C’20

Drew Celebrates Heroes in Drug Discovery Award, Vertex’s Cystic Fibrosis Research

Award comes on heels of FDA approval of company's groundbreaking treatment

READ MORE about Drew Celebrates Heroes in Drug Discovery Award, Vertex’s Cystic Fibrosis Research

Drew Science Students Talk Mentors, Passions

"Teachers are the best thing about this school."

READ MORE about Drew Science Students Talk Mentors, Passions

Drew Student’s Research Goes Global on Social

Professor's Tweet a huge hit

READ MORE about Drew Student’s Research Goes Global on Social

Drew’s Top 15 Stories of 2018-19

Star students, a championship and a passion project.

READ MORE about Drew’s Top 15 Stories of 2018-19

Eight #Drew19 Experiences

Seniors on their paths to careers.

READ MORE about Eight #Drew19 Experiences

Drew Celebrates Excellence

92 students earn awards from the College of Liberal Arts.

READ MORE about Drew Celebrates Excellence

Drew Student Wins Goldwater Scholarship

Mason Scher is among just 496 winners in the U.S.  

READ MORE about Drew Student Wins Goldwater Scholarship

Drew Students Are Top 3 in Scientific Research

Win four of the top six awards in past two years.

READ MORE about Drew Students Are Top 3 in Scientific Research

Drew’s President on Making Immersive Experiences Central to Education

Research, internships and service = building blocks to professional life.

READ MORE about Drew’s President on Making Immersive Experiences Central to Education

Leading Drug Researcher on Discovering Her Mission and Reaching Her Goals

Speaks to Drew students in group and one-on-one.

READ MORE about Leading Drug Researcher on Discovering Her Mission and Reaching Her Goals

Drew Celebrates Students on Day of Scholars

Showcasing research, art, writing, music, acting and dance.

READ MORE about Drew Celebrates Students on Day of Scholars

Borough Council Welcomes Drew Alum

Debra Pierce Coen C'97 on how Drew helped get her there. 

READ MORE about Borough Council Welcomes Drew Alum

Top 22 Stories at Drew in 2018

The richest short story prize, new degrees, John Leguizamo, national recognition, Launch and the largest class in seven years. 

READ MORE about Top 22 Stories at Drew in 2018

Drew Alum Named ‘Up and Comer’ in Healthcare

National recognition for Laura Hoffmeister Fegraus C'02.

READ MORE about Drew Alum Named ‘Up and Comer’ in Healthcare

Drew Students Access Greatness

Speakers and professors have Pulitzers, 'genius grants,' a Nobel. 

READ MORE about Drew Students Access Greatness

Drew Alum Recognized for Excellence in Teaching

Credits profs, RISE program, internships while at Drew.

READ MORE about Drew Alum Recognized for Excellence in Teaching

Mason Scher C’20: Smithsonian Summer Intern

Drew professors, courses prepped her for paleontological dig in Wyoming.

READ MORE about Mason Scher C’20: Smithsonian Summer Intern

Drew Student Teaches Afghan Women How to Code

'One day the class had to go home early after we heard four explosions nearby. ... Through it all, at the same time, the students were so positive.'

READ MORE about Drew Student Teaches Afghan Women How to Code

#Drew22: Meet Maria, Shauna and Olivia

'Students at Drew seem to love every second of their college careers, and that is something very important to me.'

READ MORE about #Drew22: Meet Maria, Shauna and Olivia

#Drew22: Meet Jack and Lauren

'The combination of competitive research programs ... and extracurricular opportunities—especially being so close to New York—made it clear I would thrive here.'

READ MORE about #Drew22: Meet Jack and Lauren

4 Drew Innovations Earn National Recognition

Science fellows, NYC semesters, conflict resolution and a path for international students.

READ MORE about 4 Drew Innovations Earn National Recognition

Erin Connors ’18 Named a STEM Innovator

‘The research I conducted at Drew has real-world applications and helped me develop from a student to a true scientist.’

READ MORE about Erin Connors ’18 Named a STEM Innovator

New Grads Win First Place at Science Convention

Pearl Sutter and Tyler Dorrity recognized for lectures on original research.

READ MORE about New Grads Win First Place at Science Convention

Four Admitted to Columbia Engineering Program

Seven students in two years with dual-degree program.

READ MORE about Four Admitted to Columbia Engineering Program

Science Student Earns Goldwater Honorable Mention

Uma Kantheti C'19 is third Drew honoree since 2015.

READ MORE about Science Student Earns Goldwater Honorable Mention

Drew Alum on Discovering Cancer Fighting Drugs

Louis Lombardo C’82 discusses his research with undergrads.

READ MORE about Drew Alum on Discovering Cancer Fighting Drugs