COSM Weekly - Issue 4

COSM WEEKLY THE COLLEGE OF SCIENCE AND MATHEMATICS

Updates From The Dean We have completed the recruitment for the COSM Faculty Research Council (FRC) and the expanded COSM Office of Undergraduate Research Committee (URC). Please join me in thanking the faculty below for joining the efforts to expand and strengthen the research operations in COSM. These groups will work closely with the COSM leadership team to develop initiatives that support faculty and students research.

Committee

Faculty Research Committee

Undergraduate Research Committee

Biology Representative

Lisa Brown (Statesboro) Anthony Siccardi (Armstrong)

Scott Mateer (Armstrong)Jennifer Broft Bailey (Armstrong)Josh Gibson (Statesboro)

BCP Representative

Brandon Quillian (Armstrong) Mark Edwards (Statesboro)

Rafael Lopes Quirino CHM(Statesboro)Jason Liu Physics(Statesboro)Abid Shaikh CHM (Statesboro)

Math Representative

Zhan Chen (Statesboro) Zheni Utic (Statesboro)

Duc Huynh (Armstrong)

SEES Representative

Tyler Cyronak (Armstrong & Statesboro)

Amy Potter (Armstrong)

Associate Dean

Brent Feske

Brent Feske

Dept. Chair

Georgianne Moore

Will Lynch

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Research Facilities Sustainable Aquaponics Research Center Sustainable Aquaponics Research Center (SARC) conducts cutting-edge research and develops technologies to facilitate the sustainability and profitability of aquaponics systems. Aquaponics is an ecology-driven system that combines traditional aquaculture and hydroponics techniques. The greenhouse and SARC faculty have been supporting student and faculty research in Biology, Chemistry, and Engineering since 2016.

4,100 sq ft greenhouse Four 1,800 gallon replicated independent aquaponics systems with 224 sq ft deep water hydroponics grow beds and 900 gallon aquaculture tanks Two 400 gallon project scale aquaponics systems Seedling sprouting supplies and growth equipment Aquaculture and horticulture species determined by research needs Staff support for interdisciplinary research from any grant or course Established harvesting protocols Campus partners include Georgia Department of Natural Resources, SCCPSS, Savannah Hydroponics and Organics, Billy’s Botanicals, Savannah State University, the Center for STEM Education (i 2 STEM ed ) and University of Georgia Extension Service, providing opportunities for interdisciplinary research and community outreach. If you have interest in using this facility, please reach out to Brent Feske or Brigette Brinton.

Do you have an idea for the next COSM Research Facilities Announcement?

If so please email Ashley Kings with your suggestion.

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Professional Development Here are the upcoming Fall 2023 Research, Grants, and Scholarship (RGS) Professional Learning Offerings: Broader Impacts Monday, October 16th 10:00 am | Zoom Link Post-Award Processes at Georgia Southern Wednesday, October 16th 11:00 am | Zoom Link ScienCV (Library) Wednesday, October 25th 10:00 am | Zoom Link

Upcoming events HERE

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Upcoming Events

Celebrate Together: Has been rescheduled to Thursday October 19th from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Residential Plaza at the Student Union.

Biology Seminar: Monday, October 16th at 11:15 am. Lisa Giencke from The Jones Center at Ichauway will present her talk titled “Plant Ecology and Rare Plant Conservation in the Georgia Coastal Plain.”

ZOOM LINK ROTC Blood Drive will be held October 24th from 10 a.m.-4 p.m. at the Military Science Building, Rm. 1100. To donate, click HERE.

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Kudos!

The Statesboro Campus recently had a successful Biology and Beyond Part 1 Event. It provided information about the biology program and the courses students will be taking, as well as details about different biology concentrations. The event also included a Q&A session with students who had already taken these courses.

Additionally, students shared tips on creating schedules, effective studying, and getting involved in various activities.

Last week, the Biology Club on the Armstrong Campus hosted a Resume Workshop with the Office of Career Services.

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Todd Hizer

ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR EMERITUS OF CHEMISTRY We hold Todd and his life in our memories.

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