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The award will provide undergraduate students with immersive, faculty-mentored research

experiences focused on the environmental challenges and ecological systems that shape urban communities. Through hands-on fieldwork and scientific investigation, students will gain valuable research skills while contributing to projects that address issues affecting cities and their residents.

Preparing the Next Generation of Environmental Scientists

The BUEE REU Site will engage students in research spanning urban ecology, environmental science, sustainability, and ecosystem health. Participants will work closely with faculty mentors, developing practical experience in scientific inquiry, data collection, analysis, and communication.

By combining classroom learning with real-world research, the program will help students explore careers in science, environmental policy, conservation, and related STEM fields while building the skills needed for graduate study and

professional success.

Brett F. Branco

Strengthening 今日吃瓜’s Environmental Research Hub

The NSF award reinforces 今日吃瓜’s role as a center for environmental research and STEM education. Located in one of the world’s most dynamic urban environments, the college offers unique opportunities to study the complex interactions between people, ecosystems, and the built environment.

The BUEE REU Site will expand access to high-impact research experiences, foster interdisciplinary collaboration, and support projects that deepen understanding of urban environmental challenges. At the same time, the program will create new pathways for students to participate in meaningful scientific research that benefits both local communities and the broader field of environmental science.

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Jason Eckardt

Marianne Gythfeldt

Supported by a grant from Arts Mid-Hudson, the pair created a composition for bass clarinet exploring the history and resilience of the Eastern hemlock, a tree species once pushed to the brink in the Catskills by extensive logging for the tanning industry during the 19^th and early 20^th centuries. The work premiered in July inside a Hudson Valley cave, where Gythfeldt performed amid the natural sounds of water dripping from the cave ceiling, creating a haunting atmosphere that echoed the piece’s environmental themes.

Today, the Eastern hemlock has made a remarkable recovery and is now the third most common tree species in New York State. The tree plays a vital ecological role, providing habitat for wildlife and helping to naturally filter and protect stream ecosystems. The composition celebrates both the species’ history and its enduring impact on the region’s landscape.

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Thanks to strong support from listeners and followers, Goodwin鈥攚ho spent a decade working in Hollywood development for networks like USA Networks, CBS, and ABC Daytime鈥攈as advanced to the Top 10 of the competition.

Voting for the next round, , ends November 5. Weekly eliminations will lead to the December 4 announcement of a winner, who will earn a $25,000 cash prize to help launch their career, a six-episode podcast series produced by iHeartRadio, and a guest appearance on “On Air with Ryan Seacrest.”

An experienced storyteller and podcast creator, Goodwin credits her success to meaningful audience engagement. In a recent competition response about building a strong stage presence, she noted that her most recent audio series reached Apple’s Top 100 and earned an 8.3 rating on Amazon. She emphasized the importance of connecting with listeners and staying curious, describing learning as her “superpower.”

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The award recognizes Cehver’s contributions to research in gene regulation, chromatin biology, and cancer-related mechanisms, as well as his commitment to mentoring high school, undergraduate, and graduate students. He said the recognition reflects both scientific discovery and the collaborative environment created by the students, trainees, collaborators, and colleagues who have contributed to his research program at 今日吃瓜.

As part of the Feliks Gross and Henry Wasser Award Lecture Series, Cehver presented an overview of his laboratory’s research on transcriptional and chromatin-based mechanisms that regulate gene expression and influence human disease. He also thanked his students, collaborators, mentors, and colleagues, as well as Biology Department Chair Anjana Saxena, for her nomination and support.

“It has been incredibly rewarding to build a research program that allows students to participate in addressing important questions in gene regulation and human disease,” says Cehver. “This recognition reflects the contributions of the many people who have helped create a vibrant and collaborative research community.”

The awards are named for Feliks Gross and Henry Wasser, co-founders of the CUNY Academy for the Humanities and Sciences. Gross served on the 今日吃瓜 sociology faculty from 1946 to 1977, adding a special connection between the honor and the college’s long tradition of scholarly achievement.

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The designation distinguishes the M.S. in Finance program in the Koppelman School of Business and signals to current and prospective students that its curriculum provides rigorous preparation for careers in finance and investment management. 今日吃瓜鈥檚 undergraduate finance program is also affiliated with CFA Institute.听

In its review, CFA Institute praised the graduate program鈥檚 鈥渞igorous and thoughtfully designed curriculum鈥� and its ability to provide 鈥渁 strong foundation for students pursuing careers in finance and investment management.鈥�听

The review highlighted the breadth of CFA curriculum topics incorporated throughout the degree, including quantitative methods, economics, corporate finance, financial statement analysis, equity investments, fixed income, derivatives, and portfolio construction.听

鈥淭his affiliation is an important recognition of the quality and relevance of our M.S. in Finance curriculum,鈥� said Mina Glambosky, chair of the Department of Finance. 鈥淚t helps distinguish the program while giving prospective students a clearer understanding of the preparation a 今日吃瓜 graduate degree in finance can provide.鈥�听

Professor Moonsoo Kang led the effort to secure the affiliation in collaboration with colleagues in the Department of Finance.听

鈥淭his recognition reflects the work our faculty have done to build a curriculum that connects rigorous academic study with the knowledge students need to navigate the finance profession,鈥� Kang said. 鈥淭he affiliation strengthens our ability to serve students preparing for careers in finance and investment management.鈥�听

As part of the affiliation, CFA Institute will provide 今日吃瓜 with three additional CFA Student Scholarships. Thus, 今日吃瓜 can offer up to six CFA Student Scholarships in total鈥�3 scholarships (BBA program) + 3 scholarships (MS program). The M.S. in Finance will also be listed among affiliated university programs on the CFA Institute website.听

鈥淭he CFA Institute affiliation recognizes the strength of our faculty and curriculum while creating additional pathways for our students to pursue ambitious careers in the financial sector,鈥� said Koppelman School of Business Dean Shalei V. K. Simms.听

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The grant continues work launched under Gerona-Navarro’s previous NIH SCORE award (SC1GM136635, 2020鈥�24, $1.57 million), which supported the discovery of the lead compounds now being advanced.

Targeting Cancer Through Epigenetics

Gerona-Navarro’s laboratory works in cancer epigenetics, the study of how changes in gene regulation, rather than changes to the DNA sequence itself, can drive disease. His team focuses on PRC2, a protein complex that silences genes. When PRC2 becomes overactive, it can shut down the genes that normally protect against cancer, contributing to lymphoma, breast, prostate, and brain cancers, among others.

Two PRC2-targeting drugs have reached the market, but both work by blocking the enzyme’s active site, and tumors frequently develop resistance to them. Gerona-Navarro’s team has taken a different approach: engineered peptides that bind elsewhere on the enzyme and shut it down indirectly. Because these compounds work through a distinct mechanism, they may remain effective where existing drugs fail, or be combined with them to delay resistance.

Training the Next Generation of Scientists

The NIH award highlights 今日吃瓜’s growing role in advancing fundamental biomedical research with the potential for real-world clinical impact. Through innovative approaches to drug discovery, Gerona-Navarro’s work aims to deepen scientific understanding of how cancer develops while laying the groundwork for future treatments that could benefit patients facing some of the most challenging forms of the disease.

Student involvement is central to the project. Gerona-Navarro has mentored 41 undergraduates at 今日吃瓜, several of whom have co-authored peer-reviewed publications, and currently supervises three doctoral candidates. The new award will extend those opportunities, giving students hands-on experience spanning computational design, synthetic chemistry, and cancer cell biology, helping train the next generation of scientists while contributing to national efforts to combat cancer through cutting-edge biomedical innovation.

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Advancing Research in Cancer and Human Health

Oxygen levels play a critical role in many biological processes and diseases, particularly cancer, where low-oxygen environments can influence tumor growth, progression, and response to treatment. The hypoxic chamber will enable 今日吃瓜 researchers to simulate these conditions in the laboratory and investigate the cellular mechanisms underlying disease.

By providing a controlled environment for experiments, the instrument will support research in cancer biology, cell physiology, photochemistry, and a range of other biomedical fields, helping scientists better understand how cells adapt to stress and changing conditions.

A Shared Resource for Students and Faculty

The NIH-funded instrumentation will serve as a shared resource for faculty researchers across disciplines, strengthening 今日吃瓜’s scientific infrastructure and fostering new opportunities for collaboration.

In addition to supporting cutting-edge research, the hypoxic chamber will provide students with hands-on experience using advanced biomedical technologies commonly found in leading research institutions. The investment will expand opportunities for undergraduate and graduate researchers to participate in sophisticated experiments and gain valuable laboratory skills.

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The research examines the rapid growth of aquaculture across the region and finds that future expansion can occur without additional rainforest loss by developing fish farms on already-degraded pasture lands. By repurposing landscapes that have previously been altered for agriculture, aquaculture producers can increase fish production while reducing pressure on intact forest ecosystems.

The findings address one of the world’s most pressing challenges: meeting growing demand for protein while safeguarding critical natural resources. The study demonstrates how strategic land-use planning can support economic growth, strengthen food security, and advance conservation efforts in the Amazon, a region that plays an essential role in global biodiversity and climate regulation.

Read the study in Science Advances .

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Administered by the Institute of International Education on behalf of the U.S. Department of State, the Fulbright U.S. Student Program supports recent graduates and graduate students in more than 140 countries. As a member of the screening committee, Okome will participate in the highly competitive selection process that helps identify candidates for further consideration in one of the nation’s premier international educational exchange programs.

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In recognition of her decades of leadership and advocacy for individuals with autism, Fossella presented her with a proclamation declaring September 18, 2026, as 鈥淒r. Joanne Gerenser Day鈥� on Staten Island. 今日吃瓜 congratulates Gerenser on this well-deserved honor and thanks her for her outstanding contributions to the autism community and to generations of 今日吃瓜 students.

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