Paris, france. e conference brought together participants from many regions of the
world with a particular interest in the plant kingdom and sought to develop forward-
looking perspectives for the botanical profession in the 21
st
century.
Noted Sag Harbor author, Ammerman Campus english professor, and Suffolk
County Community College alumnus (Class of ’74), Tom Clavin’s
e Heart of
Everything at Is
, co-written with Bob Drury, appeared on e New York Times Best
Sellers List. e book is a biography of red Cloud, the influential Sioux leader,
and examines red Cloud’s life, his military prowess, and the changing way of life for
the Plains indians during the 1850’s and '60s. e book appeared in the number
10 position on e Times’ paperback non-fiction list.
Associate Professor Anindita Ghosh (Physical Sciences) recently delivered a poster
presentation at the fall meeting of Project Kaleidoscope, which highlighted
multidisciplinary sustainability in STeM education. His presentation demonstrated a
framework involving students, faculty, local industry, environmental agencies, and
Brookhaven National Lab, integrating the investigation of biodiversity, water
chemistry and habitats for aquatic life. Professor Ghosh also attended the
Transforming STeM Higher education Conference hosted by the Association of
American Colleges & Universities.
Adjunct Assistant Professor Philip Harrington (earth Science) recently published two
articles in Astronomy magazine: “10 Top winter Binocular Treats” in the January
2015 issue and “ioptron’s CeM60 Mount Tested” in the february 2015 issue.
Assistant Professor of Nursing elisa Mancuso, has been chosen by the New York
Chapter of the American Nurses Association to attend the Academic Progression in
Nursing Conference in August, where she will learn more about New York State
nursing education models that expedite the educational path to a Bachelor of Science
degree.
Recognition and Awards
Associate Dean Nina Leonhardt was a recipient of the 2015 inspiring women in
STeM Award. is prestigious national award is presented by the publication
INSIGHT Into Diversity
in recognition of Nina’s inspiring work as a woman in the
STeM field. She will be recognized in the upcoming September issue of the magazine
as one of 100 women being honored. is issue will publish on August 24
th
. in
addition, at this year’s New York State STeM education Collaborative Summer
institute, Dean Leonhardt received the Margaret Ashida STeM Leadership Award in
recognition of her efforts to promote the scope and integration of STeM education
as a statewide and national model. Among the judging criteria considered, were the
degree to which Dean Leonhardt’s service and actions have made a lasting
contribution to STeM career path options for individuals in our communities.
e Suffolk County Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Commission recognized Dr. Maria
DeLongoria, Associate vice President for Academic Affairs, as one of the recipients of
their 2015 awards presented at Hyatt regency wind watch Hotel in Hauppauge.
During the wyandanch High School graduation ceremony in May, the College was
recognized with a special award. BoT Chair eresa Sanders was joined by Daphne
Gordon, Project Administrator of the College’s entrepreneurial Assistance Center,
as the College was acknowledged for the innovative programming consistently
implemented by the Center for the students attending the high school.
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Dr. Rosa M. Gambier was part of an international team that took
part in a conference organized at the United Nations Educational,
Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) headquarters.
Associate Dean Nina Leonhardt was a recipient of the
2015 Inspiring Women in STEM Award.
Dr. Maria DeLongoria, Associate Vice President for
Academic Affairs, was recognized by the Suffolk County
Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Commission.
