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Susan Fritsch                  Environmental Science
Jennifer Greenwood        Neuroscience
Tanya Jones                    Geology
Tanya Jones                    Geology
Andrea Larkin                  Physics and Engineering
Sarah Linn                       Biology
Julie Long                        Biology
Alex Seaholm
and Christopher Spring   Chemistry and Environmental Science
Tereza Tomankova         Biology
Jendy Weppler                Psychology
Jeremy Whitson              Molecular Biology
Ben Pasley                      Biology

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Science students present findings at The James Bradford Colloquium, Homer A. Anderson lecture features Chaz Miller '07

CHAZ MILLER Senior Science Division students presented their research findings at the annual James Bradford Colloquium, held at Boyd Science Center. The colloquium is the culmination of research conducted by seniors from the division’s biology, chemistry, geology, physics and engineering, mathematics, computer science and psychology departments, as well as interdisciplinary programs in molecular biology, environmental science, neuroscience and conservation science. Their presentations were made to their student peers and the Science Division faculty. The faculty then choose the top three presenters. Read the whole story.

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The annual Homer A. Anderson Lecture was delivered by alumnus Chaz Miller ’07. Miller’s address, titled Creativity: The Key Ingredient, chronicled his professional and academic experience since leaving Muskingum, and the importance of creativity and flexibility when making the transition from academia to the corporate world

After graduating from Muskingum with a degree in in physics, Miller earned his master’s degree in materials science and engineering from the University of Texas at Dallas. Today, he is a semiconductor fabrication engineer at Texas Instruments.

Following the Anderson Lecture, students from the Science Division made poster presentations of their research findings. The Science Division includes the departments of biology, chemistry, geology, physics and engineering, mathematics, computer science and psychology as well as interdisciplinary programs in molecular biology, environmental science, neuroscience and conservation science. Their work was judged by the division’s faculty and three prize winners and three honorable mentions were named. Read the whole story.

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Nursing program receives accreditation

Muskingum University announces that its Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) program has received accreditation from the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE).

"In creating our nursing program, Muskingum recognized the need ofthe nation and the southeastern Ohio region for nurses who hold a baccalaureate degree," said Dr. Anne C. Steele, Muskingum University president. “This accreditation affirms the distinction of Muskingum’s nursing program, as well as the quality that can be found throughout the entire university.”

Muskingum’s BSN program admits both four-year pre-licensure students and registered nurses who have either graduated from a hospital diploma nursing program or an associate degree nursing program. The program provides a strong liberal arts and science foundation integrated throughout the program to create the basis for the study and practice of professional nursing. Successful completion of the program also provides a foundation for graduate study and continuing professional education.

"The accreditation status by CCNE is a significant achievement and is grounded in the Baccalaureate Essentials published by the American Association of Colleges of Nursing,” said Dr. Elaine Haynes, chair of the department of nursing and director of nursing programs at Muskingum. “This means that all graduates of Muskingum with the BSN are graduates of a nationally accredited program. This is a vital component for most employers and for entry into graduate nursing education programs.”

Officially recognized by the U.S. Secretary of Education as a national accreditation agency, CCNE is an autonomous accrediting agency located at One Dupont Circle, NW, Suite 530, Washington, DC 20036, (202) 887-6791. It contributes to the improvement of the public's health and ensures the quality and integrity of baccalaureate, graduate and residency programs in nursing.