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SMCM Students, Alumni and Professors Present Research at Eastern Psychological Association Conference

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By Angela Draheim

Students Nicholas Ashenfelter ‘23, Nicollete Iacona '23 and Caroline Taylor '23, alumni Mackenzie Brooks ‘22, Mason Drusano '22, Julia Kochman '23, Gabriel Richards '22, Drew Sonnenberg '22 and Jacinda Thomas '22, Associate Professor of Psychology Jennifer Tickle and Assistant Professor of Psychology Gili Freedman presented research at the Annual Meeting of the Eastern Psychological Association in early-March 2023.

March 14, 2023

SMCM Psychology Students, Alumni, and Professors Contribute to Society for Personality and Social Psychology Conference

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By Angela Draheim

Summer Taylor '23 and Sydney McGurk '23, alumni Kayla Luhn '22 and India Oates ’21 and assistant professor of psychology Kristina Howansky presented research at the 24th Annual Meeting of the Society for Personality and Social Psychology (SPSP) conference in mid-February 2023.

March 14, 2023

Associate Professor of History Garrey Dennie Keynotes Garifuna Conference

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By Lee Capristo
Associate Professor of History Garrey Dennie delivered the keynote address on day two of the 10th International Garifuna Conference held March 9-11 in the Caribbean nation of Saint Vincent and the Grenadines. Organized by the Garifuna Heritage Foundation in collaboration with the University of the West Indies Open Campus, the conference theme was “From Reaction to Action: Challenges and Opportunities for Promoting Reparatory Justice for Indigenous Peoples.”
March 14, 2023

Professor of Chemistry and Biochemistry Pam Mertz Named a 2023 Fellow of the ASBMB

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By Lee Capristo

Pam Mertz, professor of chemistry and biochemistry, has been named a 2023 fellow of the American Society for Biochemistry and Molecular Biology (ASBMB). According to the ASBMB website, the honor is given to members “with a history of exceptional and sustained service to the society as well as a distinguished record of professional accomplishment to advance molecular life sciences in the fields of scientific research, diversity and inclusion, education, outreach, mentorship, leadership and/or public service.” This is the third year that ASBMB has named fellows to its society.

March 13, 2023

Angélique Kidjo to Deliver 2023 Commencement Address

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By Chuck Steenburgh
International superstar and goodwill ambassador Angélique Kidjo will be the 2023 Commencement speaker at St. Mary's College of Maryland on Saturday, May 13, 2023. The Commencement ceremony begins at 10 a.m. on the College's Townhouse Green in St. Mary's City. The five-time Grammy winner will perform in concert at the Nancy R. & Norton T. Dodge Performing Arts Center on the campus later that evening, beginning at 7 p.m.
March 07, 2023

College Receives $1,000,000 Appropriation for Aquatic Lab Renovation

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By Chuck Steenburgh
Students in the marine science and related fields of study at St. Mary’s College of Maryland (SMCM) for years to come will be the beneficiaries of a $1,000,000 federal appropriation secured for the college by U.S. Rep. Steny Hoyer (D, 5th), in whose district the College lies. The funds will support a renovation of the College’s 30-year-old aquatic lab, which provides critical laboratory and research opportunities for students and faculty in the biology, chemistry and biochemistry and marine science programs.
March 03, 2023