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NSF Funds STEM Scholarship at St. John Fisher College Students work in a science lab.

11/09/2018 - The National Science Foundation awarded St. John Fisher College nearly $650,000 to launch a scholarship program for students who are interested in biology or chemistry and who have a demonstrated financial need. Fisher was one of nearly 80 institutions to receive the funding, selected from a national pool of more than 500 applicants.

St. John Fisher College to Offer New Master of Public Health Graduate Degree A student works on her laptop in a classroom.

10/29/2018 - Starting in fall 2019, a new Master of Public Health (MPH) offered at St. John Fisher College will help health care professionals and administrators deepen their understanding of the health care needs and disparities within the community.

St. John Fisher College Hosts TEDxSJFC for Second Year TEDxSJFC - an independently organized TED event

10/26/2018 - On Saturday, Nov. 3, St. John Fisher College will host TEDxSJFC from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. in Basil 135.

Fall 2018 Teach-In Focuses on Justice Scrabble tiles spell out the word justice.

10/25/2018 - St. John Fisher College faculty and staff members will offer short presentations along the theme of justice during the Fall 2018 Teach-In.

Loss Lecture Features Genetics Researcher Dr. Martha Susiarjo

10/12/2018 - The 2018 Loss Science Lecture Series at St. John Fisher College will feature genetics researcher Dr. Martha Susiarjo. Her lecture, “Genomic Imprinting as a Mechanism for Maternal-Fetal Health Programming,” will take place at 7 p.m. on Thursday, Oct. 25, in Basil 135 and is free and open to the public.

Field Research Sends Fisher Duo to Costa Rica Jenna Keppel spent two weeks in Costa Rica conducting biology research with Dr. Greg Cunningham.

10/08/2018 - Dr. Greg Cunningham is an expert on the olfactory senses of birds, having researched how penguins, hawks, and seabird chicks react to different odors. In the next iteration of his research, Cunningham traveled to the Northwest coast of Costa Rica to work with professors from Veritas University to test how fish might react to the scent of a chemical in the water. For this trip, he brought along senior Jenna Keppel, a summer research fellow, to work alongside him.

Albatross Project Brings Sustainability into Focus at Fisher A black footed albatross.

09/21/2018 - St. John Fisher College will host a College-wide, two-day initiative, The Albatross Project, focused on sustainability on Tuesday, Oct. 9 and Wednesday, Oct. 10.

Workshop and Keynote Lecture Help Local Businesses Adopt Sustainable Practices A hand holds a tree.

09/21/2018 - A workshop and keynote lecture hosted by St. John Fisher College will bring together local experts and business leaders to share ways that companies and organizations can become environmentally and ethically sustainable.

National Science Foundation Major Research Instrumentation Grant to Enhance Fisher’s Chemistry Research and Teaching Students conduct research in a chemistry lab.

09/14/2018 - St. John Fisher College’s Chemistry Department will acquire a powerful piece of equipment for its laboratories thanks to a grant from the National Science Foundation’s Major Research Instrumentation program.

St. John Fisher College Launches Two New Undergraduate Programs A professor teaches in a classroom on campus.

08/29/2018 - St. John Fisher College will expand its undergraduate degree offerings with the launch of two new degree programs in public health and sustainability.