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Plastics research pioneer Mason to deliver Kasling lecture
What spurred the journey taken by Dr. Sherri (Sam) Mason, a Chemistry professor at Fredonia who has emerged as a pioneer research scientist through her groundbreaking work on plastics pollution, will be shared in “Transformations: A Scientific Journey,” in the Robert M. Kasling Memorial Lecture she will present on Tuesday, Sept. 18, at Rosch Recital Hall.
Alumnus, lecturer Lam attends acclaimed orchestra management seminar
Carl Lam, a violinist and vice president of the Western New York Chamber Orchestra and an adjunct lecturer in the Department of Communication, was one of 34 participants in the League of American Orchestras’ Essentials of Orchestra Management program in mid-July.
Jarvis interviewed about Vonnegut and the environment
Dr. Christina Jarvis of the Department of English was interviewed by the Daily Vonnegut recently about author Kurt Vonnegut and the environment.
Fredonia jazz professor Weiser tours with Glenn Miller Orchestra
Dr. Nick Weiser, tabbed a year ago to lead the Jazz Studies program in the School of Music, has a new side gig: touring member of the celebrated Glenn Miller Orchestra. He accompanied the orchestra on a three-week Midwest tour in June as pianist.
Fredonia cellist to give master class at Long Island high school
Natasha Farny, associate professor in the School of Music, will give a master class for high school cellists at Smithtown High School West, Long Island.
Fredonia faculty to give piano/cello recital at New York City church
Drs. Natasha Farny and Eliran Avni of the School of Music will perform a recital of Romantic music for cello and piano in New York City at the Good Shepherd-Faith Presbyterian Church on Sunday, June 3, at 6:30 p.m.
Zubairi outlines Flight Data Tracker benefits at IEEE Buffalo Section seminar
Junaid Zubairi, professor of Computer and Information Sciences, gave a presentation, "Flight Data to Earth,” at a seminar hosted by the IEEE Buffalo Section. Dr. Zubairi explained salient features of this patented Flight Data Tracker technology that could potentially save lives, and also reported that the Fredonia Technology Incubator has established an ADRL (Advanced Data Research Lab) to implement a prototype FDT system.
Barneva presents big data analytics research at UP STAT conference
Reneta Barneva, professor and chair of the Department of Applied Professional Studies in the School of Business, delivered a talk that explored ethical and legal aspects of big data analytics at UP STAT 2018, the seventh annual conference of the Upstate Chapters of the American Statistical Organization, held April 20 and 21 at the University of Rochester.
Fabian signs book contract with Cambridge University Press
Dr. Steven Fabian of the Department of History recently signed a book contract with Cambridge University Press, the oldest printing and publishing house in the world and the oldest university press. His manuscript, “Making Identity on the Swahili Coast: Urban Life, Community, and Belonging in Bagamoyo,” will be the inaugural volume of a new series called “African Identities: Past and Present.”
Zubairi to present to electrical engineers
Dr. Junaid Zubairi of the Department of Computer Information Sciences will give the presentation, "Flight Data to Earth” to the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE) Buffalo Section joint meeting with related societies.