In the mid-1990s, TCNJ journalism professor Donna Shaw was browsing through news when she came across a story that would ultimately change the course of her life. In a story about hemophiliacs suing over tainted blood products she recognized the name of the prominent Philadelphia lawyer involved with the case, whom she immediately called. “He…
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Jacob Boyle and Ryan Chiu’s pint-sized prototype aims to improve mental health care on a personal level
Meet MARCo, a charming little robot with LED eyes and a squishy foam body that lands somewhere between a stuffed animal and a stress ball. MARCo, whose name is an acronym derived from Mentally Assistive Robotic Companion, is a therapeutic device for individuals suffering from mental illness, specifically depression, bipolar disorder, and general anxiety disorder.…
Tufts professor gets geometrical about gerrymandering
Moon Duchin, associate professor of mathematics at Tufts University, visited TCNJ on Feb. 27 to share her insights into the mathematical side of a hot-button political issue: gerrymandering. Earlier this year, Pennsylvania’s congressional map was ruled unconstitutional as a result of the practice, where the boundaries of an electoral constituency are manipulated or redrawn in…
Psychology professor shares how reading-to-dog programs can help elementary school literacy, behavior
It’s not often you walk into a classroom to attend a presentation and find that it’s going to be given, in part, by a dog. Bob the golden retriever recently accompanied his owner, psychology professor Jean Kirnan, for a talk on animal-assisted intervention: the use of animals to promote human wellness. Bob,10, is Kirnan’s family…
TCNJ’s statement on responsible civil discourse
TCNJ’s Office of Admissions shared the following message with applicants this morning, reflecting the college’s commitment to responsible civil discourse: “The college has received inquiries about student activism surrounding the recent shooting in Parkland, Florida, and whether this could affect an admission decision. We’d like to assure you that The College of New Jersey encourages…
TCNJ’s Board of Trustees renames the TCNJ Library in honor of retiring President R. Barbara Gitenstein
At its public meeting this afternoon, The College of New Jersey Board of Trustees renamed the TCNJ Library the R. Barbara Gitenstein Library. “The college’s library is the heart and soul of the campus. The Board of Trustees’ decision to name the library for Dr. Gitenstein is a truly fitting tribute to her 19 extraordinary years…