Research @ Pace
A newsletter highlighting faculty research & scholarship
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For her service and scholarship, Professor Welty has received numerous prestigious accolades, including an honorary doctorate from Graceland University, the Jefferson Bronze Award for Public Service, Pi Gamma Mu Scholarship Medal for distinction in social science research and service, as well as Pace University’s own Opportunitas in Action Award. Professor Welty reflects on her advocacy and activism in both scholarly and creative ways. She wrote several peer-reviewed articles on theological understandings of nuclear disarmament, autonomous drones, indigenous protest movements, local community-based negotiation efforts in East Africa and faith-based approaches to peacebuilding, including the widely-cited book Unity in Diversity: Interfaith Dialogue in the Middle East (US Institute of Peace). Professor Welty also wrote and staged an award-winning short play, What Do You Say at the End of the World? imagining an intimate and devastatingly humane portrait of nuclear violence, and was assistant director of No One Is Forgotten (Rattlestick Theatre). She has developed pieces with the investigative theatre group The Civilians and was shortlisted for the Bechdel Group’s series on feminist playwriting.
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Yegin Genc, PhD is Assistant Professor at the Seidenberg School of Computer Science and Information Systems, NYC, and the co-director of the Computational Intelligence Lab. His research focuses on studying how emerging technologies are adopted and their implications through the analysis of digital trace data. In his work, he applies machine learning methods to analyze large datasets with the help of information behavior theories.
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Matthew Aiello Lammens, PhD (Environmental Studies and Science, Dyson), with Erica Crispo, PhD (Biology, Dyson) along with several colleagues, recently published a paper titled “Data Science in Undergraduate Life Science Education: A Need for Instructor Skills Training” in BioScience (Oct. 2021) on the need for data science skills training among undergraduate biology and environmental science instructors. This paper stems from work supported by an NSF RCN-UBE Incubator grant, awarded to Kenyon College, Denison University, and Pace University. The authors surveyed biology and environmental science instructors to determine barriers to integrating data science skills into their courses, and found a key barrier is instructor knowledge. This work will help in designing professional development workshops and materials to address this barrier.
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Roy Girasa, PhD (Legal Studies and Taxation, Lubin School of Business) published “Stablecoins: Latest Disruption to Traditional Banking” in the International In-house Counsel Journal 14.57 (2021). The article discusses the latest emanation of blockchain-based cryptocurrencies that is coupled with alleged equal assets for each issuance of tether. It poses a major threat to traditional banking which has an asset-base unlike other cryptocurrencies such as bitcoin which has no underlying assets but whose value is based solely on the belief of its holders. The journal has on its board of directors eminent chief counsels of major international companies and leading banks.
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Melanie LaRosa, PhD (Media, Communications, and Visual Arts , Dyson) attended the UN Climate Change Conference, UN COP26, in Glaskow. The summit brought parties together to accelerate action towards the goals of the Paris Agreement and the UN Framework Convention on Climate Change.
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E. Melanie DuPuis, PhD (Environmental Studies and Science) was quoted in The City on coastal resiliency plans for Lower Manhattan, as NYC’s Economic Development Corporation proposes to reveal a master plan for protecting the Financial District and Seaport from future flooding.
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Learn about NSF research opportunities for undergraduate students through its Research Experiences for Undergraduates (REU) Sites program. An REU Site consists of a small group of approximately ten undergraduates who work in the research programs of a host institution. Successful student applicants are assigned to a specific research project, where they work closely with faculty members and other researchers. Students are granted stipends and, in many cases, assistance with housing and travel. Faculty members can recommend their students to external REU sites and apply to host a REU program at Pace.
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Fall 2021 Faculty Undergraduate Research Webinar Series
How to apply for a National Science Foundation Research Experience for Undergraduates (NSF REU)
Monday, December 6
Monday common hour – 12:10-1:10 PM
After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting.
Fall 2021 Student Undergraduate Research Webinar Series
How to apply for a National Science Foundation Research Experience for Undergraduates (NSF REU)
Wednesday, December 8 and Thursday, December 9
Wednesday common hour – 12:00-1:00 PM
Thursday common hour – 3:30-4:30 PM
After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting.
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Prestigious Awards and Fellowships |
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The Coro Fellows Program develops emerging leaders to work and lead across different sectors by equipping them with knowledge, skills, and networks to accelerate positive change. The nine-month program combines professional development with personal development in a rigorous and challenging environment. Through a rotation of placements, Fellows work with multiple sectors, from governments to nonprofits to businesses. Coro provides qualifying Fellows who request financial support with a monthly stipend to defray living expenses during their nine months in the program.
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The New York City Urban Fellows Program is a nine-month fellowship which combines work in Mayoral offices and City agencies with volunteer service opportunities and a seminar series that explores current urban issues impacting public policy. The unique opportunity to work with current decision makers and assist in the implementation of public policy distinguishes the Urban Fellows Program as the premier training program in government. Fellows receive a stipend of $31,563 and health insurance coverage.
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If you know of graduating seniors who may be interested in this opportunities, please reach out to Jenny Irwin at jirwin@pace.edu.
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