Each year, Adelphi hosts an extraordinary day of student research and creative exposition: our Scholarship and Creative Works Conference. While a University research conference is not unique, Adelphi University’s time-honored commitment to it is. For 21 years, Adelphi has supported and prioritized this special day for our students and faculty. We even cancel classes to ensure that hundreds of our students can present and our entire community can attend.
I see our conference as an explicit showcase of how Adelphi University fulfills its academic mission.
In this “crossover” edition of Scholars and Artists of Adelphi University, I’m proud to share stories of just a few of our faculty members whose mentorship guided our students in bringing their ideas to life. While the works at the conference belong to our students, our faculty members’ own research, expertise and encouragement were vital to their creation.
Sincerely,
Christopher Storm, PhD Provost and Executive Vice President
Mentoring the Next Generation of Scholars
Exploring the Wide World of Technology Through Student Research Sung Kim, JD, assistant professor of mathematics and computer science, applied his diverse technology background to guide mentees' projects, from a pet-friendly travel app to a cybersecurity analysis for business. READ MORE>
Paying Mentorship Forward
Edmund J.Y. Pajarillo, PhD, professor in the College of Nursing and Public Health, benefited from strong research mentorship in his own education and career. Now he’s committed to guiding his students to explore pivotal healthcare topics from telehealth to opioid use.
Dance is a powerful means of expression, and Adelheid B. Strelick, associate professor of dance, is not only helping students find their voice, but encouraging them to make a statement. READ MORE>
Psychology Students Take On Fascinating Research With Wisdom From Faculty Mentor
Katherine Fiori, PhD, professor and associate dean in the Gordon F. Derner School of Psychology, says one of the best aspects of mentoring students is learning about the intriguing topics they explore. Her students say she’s instrumental to their efforts. READ MORE>
Student Research + Faculty Mentorship = Beautiful Results “The fact that Adelphi provides a space for—and supports—undergraduate research is a strength of this institution,” says Jonna Coombs, PhD, associate professor of biology. Dr. Coombs served as faculty adviser to senior Nina Tchavtchanidze, who considers herself a biologist and an artist who wanted to experiment with pigmented bacteria to create beautiful living masterpieces. The results illustrate, quite literally, how extraordinary academic and creative opportunities are fostered at Adelphi.
From Art to Healthcare to Human Rights, Faculty Members Contemplate the Consequences of Colonialism Faculty from across academic disciplines came together to share their grant-funded research on the impact of colonialism on our past, present and future in a panel discussion at the 2024 Scholarship and Creative Works Conference sponsored by the Bhisé Global Understanding Project.
Tandra Chakraborty, PhD, professor and chair of the Department of Biology, discussed her laboratory research with students on the effects of ashwagandha, a traditional Ayurvedic supplement, as well as its use in India before, during and after British colonization.
David Pierce, assistant professor of art and art history, shared the meaning and purpose of his efforts to artistically rebrand the Vietnam National Fine Arts Museum, bringing culturally significant design elements to this French Colonial building.
Benjamin Serby, PhD, assistant professor in the Honors College, delved into his archival research related to the Russell Tribunal, also known as the International War Crimes Tribunal, which investigated the actions of the United States in Vietnam during the Vietnam War.
Psychology Today, “Navigating LGBTQ+ Identities in Islamic Faith” Chana Etengoff, PhD, associate professor of psychology, shares the pivotal role clinical psychologists can play in supporting LGBTQIA+ Muslims and offers practical guidance for treating these clients.
The Wall Street Journal,“The Fed Doesn’t Know the Natural Rate of Interest: It’s likely about 1.5%” Robert Goldberg, James F. Bender Clinical Professor of Finance, authored an opinion piece that estimates the natural real rate to be at least a full percentage point higher than the Federal Reserve’s estimate.
The Hill, “In Taiwan’s election, the process mattered as much as the results” Vincent Wei-cheng Wang, PhD, dean of the College of Arts and Sciences and professor of political science, authored an op-ed that explored political dynamics in Taiwan in the wake of the election of Democratic Progressive Party candidate and current vice president Lai Ching-te as president.
