Insights and Journeys from the CUNY Research Scholars Program
After almost 2,000 students participated in the CUNY Research Scholars Program (CRSP) over the last ten years, it has been an inspiration to follow the program's alumni through their next stages in life. Many mentors and directors have told us that CRSP becomes like a family, with students staying in contact well after their research has concluded. We invited past students to share perspectives on their CRSP experience and to report on where they are now.
In this insightful article, Professor Noam Scheindlin, co-Director of the LaGuardia Honors Program, explores our alienation from the energy sources that power our lives, advocating for a shift towards more personalized energy production methods. The article introduces the Honors Program's 'low-tech' design project. This initiative, inspired by 'Low Tech Labs', focuses on creating small-scale, useful, accessible, and durable objects and processes.
Dr. Claudette Davis's article highlights the 'College Now' program at LaGuardia Community College, a dynamic initiative aimed at guiding high school students towards college education, with a focus on STEM disciplines. Managed by Director Tyleah Costillo, Coordinator Leslie Bialecki, and Recruiter Marisol Lisboa, the program offers courses across various departments, including Humanities, MEC, English, Social Sciences, and Natural Sciences. It plays a crucial role in connecting high schools with the diverse educational opportunities available at LaGuardia.
by Lucia Fuentes and Roman Senkov
In our “Interviews” section in this issue, we are excited to share some unique insight into the work and career paths of Sherouk Alzeory, Cristina Rogers and Trevor Taylor, three members of the Natural Science Department. While working as laboratory technicians, Cristina and Sherouk obtained their MSc degree, and Trevor is also presently working in that direction. Read what inspires them, what they’re passionate about and what advice they have for students at LaGuardia.
by Lucia Fuentes and Roman Senkov
Our guest today is Sociologist and Director of the CUNY Research Scholars Program (CRSP), Dr. Ron Nerio. During this hour-long interview, Dr. Nerio takes us on a fascinating journey, from his early days growing up in a working class neighbourhood in Saginaw, Michigan, to his experiences as an undergraduate, traveling to work in England, then later, doing his undergraduate research in South Africa. This is an incredible account of the people and events that inspired Dr. Nerio to become a sociologist, studying human migrations and the transformation of urban landscapes.
an interview conducted by STEM Honors faculty
Read students thoughts' about what it’s like to take honors classes and why they recommend that every eligible student take advantage of this opportunity at LaGuardia.
by Lucia Fuentes and Roman Senkov
Our guest today is a biologist, eco-activist and LaGuardia professor Dr. Sarah Durand. In this one-hour long interview Dr. Durand speaks about her undergraduate years, her passion for biology and theatre, and her path as a scientist. She describes her role in establishing the Environmental Science program at the Natural Sciences department and her work at Newtown creek. A part of the conversation touches on the importance of education; Dr. Durand shares some thoughts on the advantages and disadvantages of online learning. At the end of the interview Sarah answers several personal questions inspired by Marcel Proust.
LaGuardia students Karan Kumar, Rabeca Mohammed, and Josselyn Velasquez share their experience with the research programs and internships they participated in.
Cover Images © BNL: Brookhaven Lab's Alternating Gradient Synchrotron (AGS)
Dr. Dušana Podlucká interviews two of her former students, Salsabil Hena and Monisha Mohsin, who shared their experiences at LaGuardia and at four-year CUNY colleges.
a questionnaire conducted by a group of NS faculty: Chris Farley, Lucia Fuentes, Xin Gao, Roman Senkov, and Na Xu.