But this was no small feat, and it was far from a solo effort. In addition to collaborating closely with Dr. Bailey, the MATH 370 students received detailed feedback and guidance from faculty across the Chemistry Department, including Dr. Yvonne Gindt, Dr. Hendrik Eshuis, and Dr. Nina Goodey. Their involvement ensured that the videos were not only mathematically sound, but precisely tailored to what chemistry students actually need.

The result? The , a dedicated resource now available exclusively to current Montclair State students through its own website. It stands as a living example of what becomes possible when departments work together with students at the center.

We are incredibly proud of the students who made this happen. A heartfelt congratulations to Alex Brown, Lauren Khalil, Veronica Rodriguez, Christian Romito, Lisbeth Rosario Burdier, Melissa Sanchez Casa, and Tracy Tobar. We also wanted to give a special shoutout to Lauren Khalil for designing the logo for the video series. Your hard work and dedication will help your fellow Red Hawks succeed for semesters to come!

This is Montclair State at its best, students lifting each other up, faculty bridging disciplines, and a community coming together in the spirit of learning. Well done, Red Hawks!

This grant-funded research program allows students to engage in scientific collaborations at top biology institutes in Japan.

Funded by the National Science Foundation (), this 10-week summer program will provide students with invaluable research and intercultural experiences while working with an international team of biologists on CRISPR-Cas9 techniques generating transgenic fish to study genetic elements regulating behavior. The program consists of full-time research in a Japanese laboratory, mentored by a faculty member from the Japanese institution. The competitive fellowship is open to ĚÇĐÄvlog and non-ĚÇĐÄvlog advanced undergraduate and graduate students who are interested in state-of-the-art gene editing molecular biology techniques.

After a one-week online orientation, the six students will spend one week in Nagoya for on-site orientation and then eight weeks at one of the following sites:

• The National Institute of Genetics (Mishima, Japan)
• The Institute of Transformative Bio-Molecules at Nagoya University (Nagoya, Japan)
• The National Institute of Basic Biology (Okazaki, Japan)

Students at all three sites will work on related projects, with the intent of publishing a joint study.

Fellowship Details

This is a National Science Foundation funded program. Each participant will receive a $5000 stipend for the 10-week program. Other expenses associated with participation are covered by the NSF.

What is covered (in ADDITION to the $5,000 stipend)

• Roundtrip airfare between a U.S. airport and Nagoya, Japan
• Ground transportation between Nagoya airport and site
• Ground transportation between your research site and Nagoya, as necessary
• Housing during the program in Japan (May 21–July 23, 2021)
• Laboratory supplies

What is NOT covered

• Passport fees
• Ground transportation to/from US airport
• Meals
• Ground transportation not related to program
• Other personal expenses
• Health insurance

To Apply

Applicants must submit all required application materials by January 15, 2021 11:59pm EST.

Applications will be accepted from October 26, 2020 to January 15, 2021 and should be submitted online through

The online application requirements include an unofficial transcript and two letters of recommendation from faculty members. The program will also run in Summer 2022 and Summer 2023. Application periods for those years will be announced at a later date.

Details

• Application deadline: January 15, 2021 11:59pm EST
• Interview of finalists: Early February
• Final selection of participants and alternates: Late February

Program Dates

• May 17-May 20: Online pre-departure introduction (in the U.S.)
• May 21: Students depart for Japan
• May 24-27: Introduction to laboratory techniques at Nagoya University
• May 31-July 22: Eight week program
• July 23: Return to US

Eligibility

• Applicants must be enrolled in good standing in a degree program at a U.S. Institution of higher education with a minimum overall GPA of 3.0 and minimum GPA of 3.0 in science courses.
• Graduate students (Masters or PhD) and upper-level undergraduate students in sciences are eligible to apply: Bachelor’s level applicants must have completed their sophomore year by the start of the program and students planning to graduate in Spring 2021 must be accepted to a graduate school program in science for Fall 2021 by time of program.
• Applicants are expected to have taken a molecular and cellular biology course or equivalent by time of application and have basic knowledge of molecular laboratory techniques.
• Applicants must be a U.S. citizen, national or permanent resident (as per NSF requirements) and must have a passport valid through February 2022 (six months past program end) at time of selection.
• Students from groups that are typically underrepresented in STEM are encouraged to apply.

**Acceptance into the program is competitive. A total of 6 participants will be selected, with alternates. The members of the “NSF IRES-US Japan Collaboration” program committee are responsible for all final decisions.

Faculty Leaders

Dr. Carlos A. Molina is a professor of molecular biology at ĚÇĐÄvlog. His laboratory works in post-translational regulation of transcription factors and the reproductive system of vertebrates using fish and mice as model organisms.

Dr. Mika Munakata is a professor in the Department of Mathematics at ĚÇĐÄvlog. She does research in STEM education, undergraduate education, and professional development. She will be co-directing and leading the educational, language and cultural components of the program.

This new concentration is designed for students with an interest in the business aspects of the (bio)chemical and pharmaceutical industry, such as technical and chemical sales, management, logistics, and marketing. Students will receive a strong foundation in chemistry and learn the fundamentals of business. They will be well prepared for entry-level positions in the chemical industry and related fields.

Students can apply for this program after their freshman year if they have a GPA of 2.7 or higher. Interested students should contact the chairperson or Dr. Hendrik Eshuis for more information.

Governor Christie, Woodrow Wilson Foundation Announcement

2016-17 Class of WW New Jersey Teaching Fellows PRINCETON, NJ (June 15, 2016)—As further demonstration of the state’s commitment to ensuring both strong schools and a strong New Jersey economy, New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie joined with the Woodrow Wilson National Fellowship Foundation today at a State Capitol event to announce the 2016-17 class of Woodrow Wilson New Jersey Teaching Fellows.

The Woodrow Wilson New Jersey Teaching Fellows program is part of a statewide effort to prepare excellent science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) teachers for careers in New Jersey’s high-need schools.

Sixty-two individuals will be part of the third cohort of the Woodrow Wilson New Jersey Teaching Fellowship program, which is offered at The College of New Jersey, ĚÇĐÄvlog, Rowan University, Rutgers University–Camden, and William Paterson University. Launched in New Jersey in 2014, the highly competitive program recruits both recent graduates and career changers with strong backgrounds in the STEM fields and prepares them specifically to teach in high-need secondary schools. “Strengthening our educators with high expectations and strong support and training systems can make a life-changing difference for our children,” said Governor Christie. “Through the Woodrow Wilson Teaching Fellowship, we are transforming the way teacher candidates are prepared so they can equip our students with the STEM skills required to succeed in the knowledge-based, global digital economy.”

The Woodrow Wilson Teaching Fellowship focuses on preparing top-quality educators for many of New Jersey’s most underserved public schools. Each Fellow receives $30,000 to complete a specially designed, cutting-edge master’s degree program based on a yearlong classroom experience. In return, Fellows commit to teach for three years in the urban and rural New Jersey schools that most need strong STEM teachers. Throughout the three-year commitment, Fellows receive ongoing support and mentoring.

“As the New Jersey economy continues to evolve, we must ensure that the state has the teachers today to prepare our students for the careers of tomorrow,” Woodrow Wilson Foundation President Arthur Levine said. “Because of Governor Christie, legislative leaders, university partners, and school districts across the country, New Jersey now stands as a model for how to transform teacher education and ensure a strong pipeline of effective beginning teachers for all schools, particularly our hard-to-staff ones. New Jersey Teaching Fellows are the future of teaching in New Jersey, and we are proud to welcome these 62 teachers into this important effort.”

The New Jersey Teaching Fellowship is funded through the generous support of donors such as the Geraldine R. Dodge Foundation, M. Brian and Sandy Maher, Overdeck Family Foundation, Robert Wood Johnson Foundation, PSEG Foundation, JP Morgan Chase Foundation, Schumann Fund for New Jersey, Educational Testing Service, William E. Simon Foundation, Drug, Chemical & Associated Technologies Association, and Jennifer A. Chalsty, with additional funding from a number of other foundations and philanthropists.

This is the third year of the New Jersey program. Before officially launching in 2014, the five selected universities spent more than a year tailoring their teacher preparation programs to meet the Fellowship’s standards for intensive clinical work and rigorous related coursework.

As part of the effort, the Woodrow Wilson Foundation partners with a wide range of school districts across the state, including Bridgeton Public Schools, Burlington City Public Schools, Camden City School District, Clifton Public Schools, Ewing Township Public Schools, Glassboro Public Schools, Haledon Public Schools, Hamilton Public Schools, Millville Public Schools, Newark Public Schools, New Brunswick Public Schools, Orange Public Schools, Passaic City Public Schools, Paterson Public Schools, Pemberton Township Schools, Pennsauken Public Schools, Trenton Public Schools, Union City Public Schools, and Vineland Public Schools.

New Jersey is one of five states offering the Woodrow Wilson Teaching Fellowship program, joining Georgia, Indiana, Michigan, and Ohio in the effort.

About the Woodrow Wilson National Fellowship Foundation

Founded in 1945, the Woodrow Wilson National Fellowship Foundation identifies and develops the nation’s best minds to meet its most critical challenges. The Foundation supports its Fellows as the next generation of leaders shaping American society.

The 2016-17 Class of Woodrow Wilson New Jersey Teaching Fellows includes:

Andrea Henry | Dixon, IL

Undergraduate college, class, and major: Saint Louis University, 2014, biomedical engineering

Graduate institution and degree: Saint Louis University, 2016, M.S., biology

Teaching assistant/instructor, biology and genetics; volunteer tutor, GED, math, and science; graduate researcher, population genetics and microsatellite evolution; undergraduate research assistant; recipient, scholarships and graduate assistantship; participant, culturally responsive teaching academy.

Craig Adelhardt | Wood-Ridge, NJ

Undergraduate college, class, and major: Marist College, 2000, computer science

Graduate institution and degree: Stevens Institute of Technology, 2004, M.S., information systems in information management

Software developer and manager, financial services industry, 15+ years; summer school teacher, elementary mathematics, urban schools; volunteer committee, undergraduate college; community volunteer; enthusiastic lifelong learner; bowler and volleyball player.

Elijah Miller | Lancaster, PA

Undergraduate college, class, and major: The Pennsylvania State University, 2016, astronomy and astrophysics

Undergraduate researcher, young dwarf stars; secretary, undergraduate physics student society; participant, physics outreach programs, including Physics Day demonstrations, physics demos, and a multi-night astronomy showcase for all ages; member, applied physics club, juggling club.

Elizabeth Burger | Oakland, NJ *ALUM*

Undergraduate college, class, and major: ĚÇĐÄvlog, 2016, biochemistry

Teacher’s assistant, viral lab techniques; secretary, vice president, college biology club; environmental and sustainability activist; bird watcher and crocheter.

Ella Viola | Brooklyn, NY

Undergraduate college, class, and major: CUNY Baccalaureate for Unique and Interdisciplinary Studies, 2012, zoology

Graduate institution and degree: CUNY College of Staten Island, 2015, M.S., biology

Substitute teacher; biology tutor; director of education, Staten Island Zoo; veterinary technician/instructor, community college; undergraduate and graduate researcher, songbirds, moths, painted turtles; mentor; volunteer, organization for religious converts; recipient, scholarships and awards.

Gregory Bellino | Tinton Falls, NJ

Undergraduate college, class, and major: Rutgers University–Newark, 2015, mathematics

Honors college student; chancellor’s scholarship recipient; member, National Science Foundation program to increase minority completion of STEM programs; recipient, scholarship for pre-health students; mathematics tutor; pianist; fluent speaker of several languages; painter; singer.

Jeannabel Reyes | Passaic, NJ *ALUM*

Undergraduate college, class, and major: ĚÇĐÄvlog, 2015, applied mathematics

Resident assistant, university college of science and mathematics; math tutor; substitute teacher; recipient, multiple scholarships; community service volunteer; marching band and indoor color guard instructor/technician; resident and peer leader, NJ Educational Opportunity Fund.

Jenna Chirico | Rockaway, NJ

Undergraduate college, class, and major: Washington College, 2016, chemistry

Chemistry peer tutor and lab assistant; volunteer, Habitat for Humanity; past chapter vice president, national chemical society; chapter president, Greek letter sorority; member, academic and leadership honor societies; student award, national chemical society; STEM lab volunteer; basketball enthusiast.

Melissa Pressley | Brooklyn, NY

Undergraduate college, class, and major: CUNY Brooklyn College, 2000, computational mathematics

Graduate institution and degree: CUNY School of Law, 2003, J.D.

Litigating attorney; owner, law firm; court examiner; undergraduate youth tutor; recipient, study abroad scholarship, Peru; author, research paper on racial and social divisions among Latinos; guest speaker, woman’s day celebrations, community religious institution; award-winning chocolate cake baker.

Nam Kim | Paramus, NJ

Undergraduate college, class, and major: Yonsei University, 1997, physics

Graduate institution and degree: Yonsei University, 1999, M.S., physics; Rutgers University–New

Brunswick, 2004, M.S., biomedical engineering; Rutgers University–New Brunswick, 2007, Ph.D., biomedical engineering Teacher; researcher; engineer, academic and industrial environments dealing with medical devices, traumatic brain injury, and stroke patients; puzzle solver, from GRE, SAT, and IQ problems to analytic and math puzzles; sports enthusiast; tennis player, rock climber, boxer, and martial artist.

Robert Sasso | Wayne, NJ

Undergraduate college, class, and major: Richard Stockton College, 2014, marine science

Environmental instructor; sea turtle conservationist; aquaculture nursery technician; research assistant.

Satarupa Das | Kolkata, India

Undergraduate college, class, and major: Boston University, 2002, mathematics and economics

Graduate institution and degree: Rutgers University–New Brunswick, 2016, M.A., linguistics

Graduate teaching fellow, linguistics; undergraduate tutor, math and economics; volunteer, Peace Corps, math education in Ghana; meditation practitioner, Thai Forest tradition.

Shanel Wu | Las Vegas, NV

Undergraduate college, class, and major: Harvey Mudd College, 2016, physics, computers

Undergraduate peer academic liaison; physics department grader; undergraduate researcher, atomic physics (Rice University) and electrical engineering (Stanford University); tutor; self-advocate, mental health, intersectional feminism, disability justice, and worker’s rights; multimedia artist.

Open to the public, the all-day event featured a series of panel discussions on the industry’s hottest subjects and gripping remarks from the day’s keynote speaker, Amicus Therapeutics, Inc. CEO John Crowley, who discussed patient-focused drug development. Other guests included Aprecia CEO Don Wetherhold, GNS Healthcare President Diane Wuest and HealthCare President and CEO Dean J. Paranicas. Topics of discussion included innovative applications of technology in health care, health care analytics and personalized medicine.

The program welcomed nearly 200 faculty, staff, students and industry professionals interested in the diverse disciplines that encompass the pharmaceutical, health and medical technology industry.

The event was held on campus in University Hall. Tours of the University’s new state-of-the-art buildings – the Center for Environmental and Life Sciences and the Feliciano School of Business. The Center for Environmental and Life Sciences tour also included a look into the research of CSAM’s students enrolled in the Science Honors Innovation Program (SHIP). The event concluded with a networking reception where students had the opportunity to talk with industry elite as well as some of ĚÇĐÄvlog’s own alum.

News about the event:

• Masters in Pharmaceutical Biochemistry
• Masters in Chemistry
• Masters in Chemistry with a Concentration in Biochemistry