Author Archives: Emily W. Dodd
TCNJ communication studies students break records at D.C. Health Conference
TCNJ’s Department of Communication Studies furthered its reputation for producing top-notch undergraduate research, with a record-breaking number of student-authored papers chosen for presentation at the D.C. Health Communication Conference in Fairfax, Virginia. Eight TCNJ students were the only undergraduate students in the nation invited to present papers at the conference hosted by George Mason University…
TCNJ student athletes and coaches honored at annual NJAC Awards Brunch
TCNJ student athletes and coaches received high honors — including Female Athlete of the Year — at the 20th Annual New Jersey Athletic Conference Awards Brunch on June 9 at the Hyatt Regency in Princeton. NJAC is the only collegiate conference in the nation that presents all of its special league awards at one single…
Engineering professor fleshes out a new way to study biological tissue
Karen Yan is manufacturing the natural. The biomedical and mechanical engineering professor researches tissue engineering — a multidisciplinary field focused on developing functional tissues that can repair or replace damaged biological tissues. Artificial skin, for example, is one of the successful applications of engineered tissues. If it sounds like science fiction, think again. It has…
What’s next for the Class of 2019?
We asked members of the Class of 2019 what might be the single most terrifying question you can ask a graduating senior: “So, what are you doing after graduation?” Here’s what lies ahead for 16 of them. Want to see your name on this list? Let us know what you’re up to! Emily Kazenmayer, computer…
TCNJ Commencement 2019 – FAST FACTS
The College of New Jersey 2019 Commencement Thursday, May 23, 2019 Friday, May 24, 2019 Main Ceremony begins at 3 p.m. on Thursday in Lions Stadium Thursday will consist of two sessions of Departmental Ceremonies, and the Main Ceremony in Lions Stadium. Information and a full schedule can be found on the TCNJ Commencement page. On Friday there will…
McCotter testifies on shortage of teachers
The shortage of qualified teachers is a prevalent issue across the country and New Jersey is no exception to this concerning trend. Suzanne McCotter, Dean of TCNJ’s School of Education, testified on the subject before the New Jersey Assembly Education Committee on Thursday, May 16 at the invitation of Committee Chairwoman Pamela R. Lampitt. “The…
TCNJ students win National Science Foundation Graduate Research Fellowships
The National Science Foundation’s Graduate Research Fellowship program recognizes and supports outstanding graduate students in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics disciplines who are pursuing research-based master’s and doctoral degrees. This year, two TCNJ seniors received this prestigious award. Kristen Vogt Major: Chemistry Faculty mentor: Dr. Joseph Baker Research interest: Chemical biology Grad school: Tri-institutional PhD…
TCNJ’s Interactive Multimedia BA degree ranks nationally among best in game design
The College of New Jersey’s Department of Interactive Multimedia has been ranked among the top 25 schools nationally that offer a Bachelor of Arts in Game Design, according to Animation Career Review. Animation Career Review considered 144 schools across the U.S. in preparing the 2019 rankings. Rankings have been published annually since 2013. “This is a…