Manhattan College’s Society of Physics Students Wins Outstanding Chapter Award
The chapter's accomplishments and activities during the 2022-2023 academic year led to the coveted recognition.
Research
Electrical and Computer Engineering Professor Selected as One of the World’s Top Industry Scientists by International Artificial Intelligence Alliance
George K. Giakos, Ph.D., was chosen for his research and contributions in the field of artificial intelligence.
Manhattan College Physics Professor Receives $135,000 NSF Grant to Study Early Universe Cosmology
Bart Horn, Ph.D., wants to create opportunities for undergraduates and introduce a new generation of researchers to the field
The O'Malley School of Business at Manhattan College Unveils Transformation of Third Floor, De La Salle Hall
The renovations bring a learning environment that combines modern aesthetics with the latest in educational technology.
Chemical Engineering Student Completed Summer Internship at Columbia University Climate Research Laboratory
Angelina Persaud ’25, studied the applications of ultrasonic technology for drying processes to increase energy efficiency.
Mathematics Professor Awarded a $434,000 Grant from the National Institutes of Health
This is a renewal of Angel Pineda’s current grant continuing his research into MRI effectiveness and efficiency.
Manhattan College Professor Awarded Grants to Diversify Economics Education
Jimena González-Ramírez wants to increase the success of women and historically underrepresented groups in the economics profession.
Manhattan College Professor Pamela Chasek Among International Researchers Calling for Major Reforms of the UN Sustainable Development Goals
The political science professor is a co-author of an article published on September 15 in the journal Science.
2023 Summer Research
The 2023 Jasper Summer Research Scholars examine the health and societal issues impacting our world right now.
Manhattan College Systems Administrator Receives First Charlie Bender Scholarship
The scholarship will help Wyatt Madej ’21, ’24 (MBA) further his education in supporting research computing systems and advanced cyberstructure.
Manhattan College Receives $639,778 National Science Foundation Grant to Improve Campus Networking Infrastructure
The grant is the largest NSF grant received in the College’s history.
Raymond W. Kelly ’63 Student Commons Receives LEED Gold Certification for the Second Time
The building attained gold certification in operations and maintenance.
Professor of Religious Studies Receives Prestigious National Peacemaker Award
Kevin Ahern was cited for his worldwide peacemaking efforts.
New Minor Offers Students the Chance to Study the Stars
The Kakos School of Science will introduce an astronomy minor in the fall.
Alixandria James ’23 Receives Joseph J. Gunn ’30 Medal
James has spent her four years in college serving others and excelling academically.
Alixandria James ’23 Named Undergraduate Valedictorian
A public health major and Truman Scholar, James will be the student speaker at Undergraduate Commencement.
Chemical Engineering Student Wants to Break Negative STEM Stereotypes
Dominique Whyte ’25 is also passionate about her research in sustainable energy and development.
Manhattan College Physics Major Wants to Inspire and Encourage Young Women to Pursue STEM Careers
Rebecca Coglianese ’23, is passionate about her future in astrophysics while battling a cancer diagnosis.
Women in STEM Event Brings Together Alumnae, Faculty and Students to Share their Professional, Academic and Research Accomplishments
The event introduced prospective students to the unique opportunities that await them at Manhattan College.
2022 Year in Review
Here we revisit the most memorable moments of 2022, a year of new beginnings and innovation.
Manhattan College Establishes the Dorothy Day Center
The Catholic activist is currently being considered for sainthood.
Civil and Environmental Engineering Department Receives NSF Grant
The National Science Foundation (NSF) award will help College faculty and alumni develop learning modules that prepare undergraduate engineering students for the workplace.
2022 Summer Research
The 2022 Jasper Summer Research Scholars examine the health and societal issues impacting our world right now.
NSF Grant Allows Engineering Students to Research Smart and Connected Systems Technology in Spain
The Electrical and Computer Engineering department at Manhattan College has been awarded a National Science Foundation (NSF) grant to engage in research focused on smart and connected systems technology. As part of the award, College students will spend eight weeks in Spain at the University of Zaragoza.
Miguel Díaz-López ’20 Awarded NASA and Department of Defense Fellowships
The Manhattan College alumnus will work alongside NASA scientists and mentors at the organization’s facility as he researches spacecraft landings.
Engineers Working on Department of Defense Project to Analyze Former Test Sites
Civil engineers are helping the U.S. military maintain a safe environment.
Poonam Arora Among Those to Receive $5M NSF Grant on Climate Change
The O’Malley School of Business professor aims to engage communities to enable coastal resilience.
2021 Summer Researchers Address World Problems
The 2021 Jasper Summer Research Scholars examine the health and societal issues impacting our world right now.
Chemical Engineering Department Increasing Applied Research Opportunities
The department is collaborating with Insplorion on new opportunities in cosmetics and biopharmaceuticals.
Lawrence Udeigwe Receives Significant Grant from Department of Defense
Udeigwe’s work will be a mathematical investigation of the effect of homeostasis in neuronal learning and memory formation.
Chemical Engineer Awarded Presidential Early Career Award
Mark Blenner ’04 was nominated for his work that could someday help enable missions to Mars.
2021 Year in Review
Here we revisit the most memorable moments of 2021, a year that helped us return to the people and places we love at Manhattan College.
Electrical and Computer Engineering Department Receives Renewable Energy Grant
The grant will assist a project to increase the transmission and storage of renewable energy.
Summer Research Continues into the Fall in 2020
Student projects this year explore social and environmental issues, workplace satisfaction, healthcare and other areas.
National Science Foundation Grant Helps Professors Teach Mathematics through Modeling of Real-Life Scenarios
Patrice Tiffany is working on an initiative to use a modeling-first approach to support students and faculty in the learning and teaching of differential equations.
Public Health Program Director Tekeyah Sears on the COVID-19 Pandemic
Tekeyah Sears, Ed.D., MPH is the program director of the allied health/public health programs at Manhattan College.
Emma Kaishian ’19 Is Working to Make a Difference in Public Health
Kaishian is preparing for a career in the public health by pursuing a master’s degree in health policy at Columbia University’s Mailman School of Public Health.
Manhattan College Introducing Geography Minor within Sociology Department
Students will acquire skills useful in analyzing the current global pandemic.
Q&A on Coronavirus with Public Health Professor Tekeyah Sears
Tekeyah Sears, Ed.D., MPH is the program director of the allied health/public health programs at Manhattan College.
Civil Engineers Use Predictive Models To Help Solve Subway Delays
Students and faculty teamed up to investigate how human activity delays the subway.
CVS Health Foundation Grant Gives Students Tools to Prevent E-Cigarette Usage
Kinesiology faculty will train student teachers for the e-cigarette prevention program.
NYC Media Lab Consortium to Provide Students, Faculty with New Opportunities
The collaboration will include internships, research and funding for entrepreneurial endeavors.
School of Engineering Breaks Ground with New Cosmetics Lab
Manhattan College’s School of Engineering recently established a new laboratory for cosmetic engineering graduate students within the chemical engineering department.
Environmental Engineering Graduate Students Thrive in Water Industry
Under the guidance of Jeanette Brown, Manhattan College's civil and environmental engineering students are learning practical solutions to everyday issues.
Engineering a Safer Ride for Children
Manhattan College mechanical engineering students and faculty collaborate to design a motorized car seat that is safe for kids.
Biochemistry Professor Sarah Wacker Receives Grant from National Institutes of Health
The grant will allow students to study how bacteria come together to cause infections.
Summer Research in 2019 Has a World View
Manhattan students who completed projects this summer presented their findings to the public on Sept. 26-27.
Students and Faculty Helping New York City Cut Food Waste
Civil and environmental engineering students are part of New York’s plan to move toward a carbon neutral city.
Chemical Engineering Faculty Member Receives Major Research Grant
Aravind Suresh, Ph.D., earned a major grant from the National Science Foundation.
Business Analytics Students Break Down New York’s Renewable Energy Plans
Manhattan College hosted its fifth annual Business Analytics Competition.
Miguel Diaz ’20 Earns Prestigious Goldwater Scholarship
A mechanical engineering major, Diaz is one of 496 students nationwide to gain the award.
Ed & Health Majors Make Safety a Priority
Graduating seniors Jordyn DiCostanzo, Emma Kaishian and Caroline Kane helped conduct a walkability assessment this semester in Yonkers that prioritized street safety for children and the disabled.
Environmental Science Major Surveys Clean Air in NYC
Graduating senior Kieran Schnur ’19 is measuring air pollution in the northwest Bronx and New York City.
Urban Studies Major Finds Strength in Mindfulness
Graduating senior David Caiafa teaches yoga and mindfulness to help New York City teens prepare for the future.
Biochemistry Major Explores the Future of Medicine
Aspiring DNA cancer researcher Shereen Chaudhry aims to one day prevent the risk of certain human genetic diseases.
Chemical Engineers Learning about Organic, Sustainable Farming
A community-engaged learning class encourages students to ask questions about food.
Visit to the Mecca of Physics Proves Eye-Opening for Sarah Reese ’20
Mentored by Rostislav Konoplich, Ph.D., the physics major was able to spend a summer at CERN in Switzerland.
Psychology Professor Jay Friedenberg On What Makes Something Beautiful
Friedenberg conducted experiments with student participants, comparing which types of shapes are most attractive.
Research Scholars Day Highlights Summer’s Work in Several Areas
Students present on topics in liberal arts, business, health, science and engineering.
Manhattan Receives $3.5 Million Grant for Leo Renovations
The Higher Education Capital Matching Grant will be used toward the continued South Campus upgrades.
Student/Faculty Team Creating Better Techniques to Diagnose Lung Cancers
Electrical engineers are working to quickly and accurately identify the stages of lung cancer.
Student-Faculty Collaboration: Visualizing the Unseen
Richard Kirchner, Ph.D., a School of Science professor emeritus who has inspired generations of Jaspers, continues crystallography research with students.
New York City Spending the Focus at Fourth Annual Business Analytics Conference
Students from near and far came to Riverdale to analyze the city’s contracts and budget.
Alex Vasquez ’20 Gains Rare Grant in Pursuit of Teaching Math
The sophomore education major received an REU grant from the National Science Foundation.
Manhattan Engineers Launch Water and Solar Project in Puerto Rico
A team of Manhattan chemical engineering students construct a plan to bring power and clean water to a Lasallian grade school in Puerto Rico.
Women's Week at Manhattan College
From March 18 - 24, the College will host a series of events that aim to address women's issues worldwide, and empower women in their personal and professional lives.
Discovering Social Enterprise in India
School of Business field study course in India aims to cultivate actionable change.
Philosophy Professor to Study Ethics of Self-Driving Cars
Heidi Furey is part of a National Science Foundation grant focused on the dilemmas surrounding autonomous vehicles.
Laughing Their Way to the Top: College Students Find Confidence in Comedy
Students involved in the extracurricular improvisational comedy troupe Scatterbomb develop the social prowess to excel both personally and professionally.
Business Students Assess Impact of Fed Chair Nominee
The College Fed Challenge provided a forum for Manhattan College students to evaluate the nominee to the country’s central bank.
Women Become Accomplished Engineers in Manhattan’s Full-Service Mentoring Community
Mentors have proven to be an invaluable resource for female engineering alumni, faculty and students.
Biochemistry Professor Receives NIH Grant to Study Genetic Integrity
Bryan Wilkins, Ph.D., a faculty member in the Biochemistry department, is working on chromatin remodeler complexes in living cells.
Two Students Use National Science Foundation Grants to Advance Research
Danielle Baik and Anthony DePinho gained valuable research experience in Massachusetts this summer.
Endowed Biology Chair Champions Student Research in the Sonoran Desert
Professor Lance Evans tracks the decline of a Southwest American symbol with the help of student researchers.
Research Scholars to Present Findings at Daylong Symposium
Manhattan College students will share their research on current issues in a wide variety of disciplines
Campus Research Strengthens Bond with Bethlehem
From May - August, five seniors from Palestine lived on campus and became part of the College community as active participants in the Summer Research Program at Manhattan.
One Summer, Infinite Rewards
Alumni of the College’s Branigan Scholars Grant program remember the projects that helped shape their career paths.
MBA International Course Uncovers “Hope in Helplessness”
Business students traveled to the Amazon to research sustainable development.
Civil Engineering Students Examine Daylighting on the Saw Mill
Manhattan College students research the environmental effects of exposing portions of the Saw Mill River to sunlight.
Just keep swimming: Professor connects her passion to everyday spirituality
Michele Saracino, Ph.D., professor and chair of religious studies, is researching swimming as a spiritual practice, relating our connection with water to our interactions with God and others in everyday life.
Engineering Undergraduates Invited to Present at MIT Technology Conference
A paper co-written by Kevin Lynch ’17 and Joseph Majeski ’16 is the result of the Jasper Summer Research Scholars program.
Students and Faculty Present at International Symposium on Lasallian Research
Twenty-four members of the Manhattan College community traveled to Saint Mary’s University of Minnesota for the fifth annual International Symposium on Lasallian Research in September.
Physics Professor and Student Contribute to Advanced Particle Research in Geneva
A National Science Foundation grant allowed a Manhattan College senior to assist in world-renowned science experiments being conducted this summer in Switzerland.
Summer Research Scholars Take On Challenges
Manhattan College's Summer Research Program includes five students working on Lasallian-focused research projects, plus a collaboration with students from Bethlehem University.
College Researchers Present Findings at International Science Conference
A Nobel Prize-winning scientist shared the stage with our students this summer at the annual meeting of the American Society of Parasitologists. William Campbell, Ph.D., the 2015 Nobel Prize laureate in Physiology and Medicine, presented at the conference, held on July 11 in Edmonton, Canada.
Engineering Student Works to Improve Water Quality in Van Cortlandt Park
John Abbatangelo '16 and civil and environmental engineering professors are partnering with The Friends of Van Cortlandt Park to contribute to the Wetland Stewardship for a Healthier Bronx project.
Chemical Engineering Student Discovers the Power of the Force
Phillip Stack ’16M, a graduate chemical engineering student at Manhattan College, discovered that Star Wars can be a whole lot more than a classic Sci-Fi Hollywood franchise. It can be used to teach the complex laws of thermodynamics.
EPA Grant Facilitates Engineering Students' Research of Sustainable Concrete
Led by Goli Nossoni, Ph.D., Manhattan College students are working toward developing a more sustainable infrastructure.
Chemical Engineering Graduate Students Assist Congress, National Laboratory to Reduce Country’s Carbon Footprint
Manhattan College students are using College labs and equipment to help solve a nationwide issue.
Richard Kirchner, Ph.D. Receives Senior Scientist Mentor Award
The Camille and Henry Dreyfus Foundation honors Manhattan College's Richard Kirchner, professor emeritus of chemistry and biochemistry.
Students & Faculty Advance Common Good Through Research
Thirteen Manhattan College students recently presented their research projects at the 2015 Saint Mary’s University International Symposium on Lasallian Research in Minneapolis. In addition, several Manhattan professors attended the conference to share their research and findings along with the students from Sept. 27-29.
Research Scholars’ Presentations Highlight Student-Faculty Collaboration
On Sept. 18, more than 65 students from five schools presented a summer of discovery with support from faculty mentors.
First Annual Business Analytics Conference and Competition Explores Art and Science of Decision-Making
Attracting participants from 13 colleges and universities from across the nation, the events included a variety of field experts and industry leaders as well as an exciting competition for undergraduate students.
Professor Investigates Connection Between Virtual Worlds in Video Games and Religion; Fosters Student Research and Publications
Robert Geraci releases new book on how video games might play a role in the religious options of modern life and publishes paper with student as a result of NSF grant.
Manhattan Community Expands the Scope and Nature of Lasallian Research
Eight faculty and administrators from Manhattan College joined more than 120 academics from the international Lasallian network to discuss the characteristics of Lasallian research at the 3rd international Lasallian Research Symposium from Sept. 28-30.
Exercise Science Major Conducts Fall Prevention Study with Alumni Field Experts
Exercise science major Shannon Garrity ’15 is investigating the epidemic of falling in older adults with Louis DePasquale ’73 and professor of kinesiology Lisa Toscano ’79 to validate a fall assessment tool comprised of a series controlled pushes—what they call waist-pull perturbations.
Coding Decay: Physics Major Tracks the Unseen
Dylan Gray ’15 is conducting research with Rostislav Konoplich, Ph.D., professor of physics, who is currently doing research on the Higgs boson project. Together, they are using ROOT, a special data analysis framework software used by physicists at CERN to analyze the calculated results of the decay of muons.
Biology Major Maps the Mortality of Cacti
Biology major Zachary Scheid ’15 is harnessing mathematical formulas to project the mortality of an icon of the American Southwest: the saguaro cactus (Carnegiea gigantea), in collaboration with Lance Evans, Ph.D., professor of biology, and Mark DeBonis, Ph.D., assistant professor of mathematics.
Biochemistry Major Collaborates on Water Filtration Research
Monika Gruca ’15 is searching for a sustainable way of converting chromium (VI), a carcinogenic form of chromium, into its healthy counterpart chromium (III), under the tutelage of John Regan, Ph.D.
Biology Major Investigates Antiretroviral Drugs
Under the guidance of her adviser, Dr. Mayer, biology major Sana Saeed '15 is conducting a research project on the interactions between anti-malarial and anti-retroviral medications.
Interdisciplinary Student Research Deciphers Mechanical Properties of Trees
Mechanical engineering student Simon Mysliwiec ’14,’15M is working with professor biology professor Lance Evans and mechanical engineering professor Zahra Shahbazi during the summer to determine the mechanical properties of 30 different tree species.
Of Algebra and Art
What happens when you combine the creative efforts of a civil engineer and a mathematician?The result, a stunning series of seven stained glass windows, is displayed inside Manhattan College’s Mathematics department in the Research and Learning Center on Corlear Avenue.
Manhattan College Professor Hears Call of the Wild
Maria Maust-Mohl, professor of psychology, and a leading authority on animal communication and behavior, hopes to learn more about the sounds animals make and how the environment affects these sounds for species in zoos and in the wild.
Star Wars Research Reveals Philosophy Behind The Force
Robert Geraci, Ph.D., and Manhattan College students conduct interdisciplinary research to decipher the power and presence of meaning in virtual worlds, with funding from the National Science Foundation.
Jasper Research Scholars Report on a Summer of Discovery
Ten students complete the inaugural summer program, which awards grants for undergraduate research conducted with faculty members.