Professor Pamela Mertz, Associate Professor Kelly Neiles, and Assistant Professor Shanen Sherrer organized and presided over the symposium, “Becoming a Chemist: Integrating Professional Skills into Undergraduate Curricula,” at the virtual Spring 2021 American Chemical Society national meeting.  This symposium included talks from five SMCM faculty members as well as other institutions.   Neiles and Mertz started the symposium with a Call-to-Action talk, addressing the urgency of teaching professional skills with evidence from employers, graduate schools, and scientific societi

SMCM President Tuajuanda Jordan is featured in Authority Magazine’s series titled “Lessons From Inspirational Women in STEM and Tech.” For the feature, President Jordan was interviewed on the subject of sexism in the STEM fields and the real barriers women face in their roles as scientists.

Professor of Art Carrie Patterson and Assistant Professor of Photography Tristan Cai are 2021 recipients of the Independent Arts Awards presented by the Maryland State Arts Council. In addition to the recognition, both will receive grants to support their continued artistic growth.

Jeff Eden, assistant professor of history, has published a new book on the Soviet Union during WWII: “God Save the USSR: Soviet Muslims and the Second World War” (Oxford University Press, 2021). 

SMCM President Tuajuanda Jordan is featured in Authority Magazine, now available online. The in-depth interview includes answers to why it is important for business to have a diverse executive team and how this can have an effect on culture.