The Synapse
Updates from the Sciences at Loyola University Maryland
June 2021 | Issue 33
Summer has arrived and Evergreen is buzzing with cicadas and research! We're happy to have students on campus and in the labs, and virtual events and opportunities for the entire community during the coming weeks. Details below!
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HIGHLIGHTS & GENERAL ANNOUNCEMENTS
Biology alumna makes an impact through Health Outreach Baltimore
Each year, the Natural and Applied Sciences academic division awards the Choudhury Sarkar-Dey medal to an outstanding graduating senior who has shown a remarkable commitment to diversity and community service during their time at Loyola. We are proud to share with you the reflections submitted by the 2021 finalists, nominated by their faculty and departments, in this series of posts.
Reflection from Loyola biology major Brunilda Neufeld, '21, Heath Outreach Baltimore community advocate and student leader
By Brunilda Neufeld, '21, Biology major, 2021 Choudhury Sarkar-Dey Medalist
From the moment I stepped onto Loyola’s beautiful evergreen campus, I felt right at home. I was drawn to the charismatic student body, the devoted faculty, and the university’s mission of creating well-rounded individuals with a passion for service and social justice. And yet, what most solidified my desire to come to Loyola was visiting Baltimore and immersing myself in the community. I vividly remember driving through downtown Baltimore for the first time and noting the drastic differences in neighborhoods from one block to the next. I remember driving past Mercy Medical Center and Healthcare for the Homeless and thinking, “I can see myself volunteering there one day. I feel like I can really make a difference here.”
Hauber Summer Research is underway!
Hope you can join us!
Team QuBIT (Quantum Brilliance and Innovation Technology) pictured below.
Hauber fellows: Michael Murphy and Kyle Geary
Hauber mentors: Dr. Lowe (physics), Dr. Hoe (engineering), and Dr. Binkley (computer science)
Loyola Sciences in the news
Learn more about Baltimore Underground Science Space at bugssonline.org.
STUDENT & FACULTY OPPORTUNITIES
MOOC for faculty on inclusive teaching starts on June 15
The Inclusive STEM Teaching Project is offering a six-week edX course starting on June 15 (register here). Participants in this course will learn how to:
- Advance awareness, self-efficacy, and ability to cultivate inclusive learning environments for all of their students;
- Engage in reflection and discussion around topics of equity and inclusion across a variety of institutional contexts;
- Implement inclusive teaching methods in their classes which will remove common barriers and enhance learning in STEM for all students;
- Support their development as a reflective, inclusive practitioner.
Summer Resources
Coronavirus Resources
- Loyola Coronavirus Updates - General university information for all students, faculty, staff including reopening plans, COVID-19 dashboard, FAQs, policies, and resources.
- Summer Student Policies - For students on campus this summer including vaccination requirements, daily symptom screening, guidelines if testing positive for COVID-19, campus services, and university protocols.
Student Support Resources
Employee Support Resources