Georgia Southern professor, alumnus honored at Regents Scholarship Gala
A Georgia Southern University professor and graduate were among the distinguished honorees at the recent 17th annual Regents’ Scholarship Gala that raised more than $625,000 to support and provide need-based scholarships for University System of Georgia (USG) students across the state.
Georgia Southern grad student researches different planting treatment effects on Tybee Island sand dunes
The sand dunes of Tybee Island have taken a beating in recent hurricane seasons. Georgia Southern University biology graduate student Shannon Matzke is researching ways to combat the destruction of the dunes for her restoration project by collecting data on the effects of various planting techniques to see which technique best increases the longevity of the dunes.
Georgia Southern SARC researching salt marsh habitat loss with new aquaponics garden
Salt marshes in south Georgia are in constant need of restoration due to rising sea levels. Georgia Southern University graduate student Alexander Gregory is leading a project on the Armstrong Campus to address the loss of marsh habitats by researching Spartina alterniflora, the dominant plant in Georgia salt marshes.
Georgia Southern immunology expert to give presentation, hold Q&A on Coronavirus vaccines for ‘Science on Tap’ series to build vaccine confidence
Georgia Southern University professor of biology and immunology expert, Traci Ness, Ph.D., will host a presentation and virtual Q&A session titled, “COVID Vaccines Unmasked: Questions and Answers from an Immunologist,” on the coronavirus vaccines. The virtual event is part of the College of Science and Mathematics “Science on Tap” series and is free and open to the public.
Georgia Southern professor receives University System of Georgia Hall of Fame Faculty Award
Associate Professor of Inorganic Chemistry, Arpita Saha, Ph.D., was chosen unanimously as the winner of the 2021 Felton Jenkins Jr. Hall of Fame Faculty Award for the University System of Georgia.
College of Science and Mathematics signs memorandum with Girl Scouts of Historic Georgia
The Georgia Southern University College of Science and Mathematics (COSM) has signed a memorandum of understanding to partner with the Girl Scouts of Historic Georgia. The partnership will provide girls with access to opportunities in STEM education.
Georgia Southern online RN-to-BSN program ranked nationally for fastest, most affordable online RN-to-BSN programs
Georgia Southern University’s online RN to BSN program has been ranked No. 5 for Fastest Online RN-to-BSN Programs and No. 24 for Most Affordable Online RN-to-BSN Programs in the nation for 2020 by RNtoMSN.org.
“The flexibility built into the program of study allows students to complete the program at a pace that is comfortable for them,” Program Director Sheri Carey, DNP, said. ”The program can be completed in two semesters, which is one of the fastest in the nation. Most students choose to complete the program in three to four semesters.”
RNtoMSN.org analyzed more than 500 universities with online RN-to-BSN programs and based their ranking factors on a university’s academic reputation, student completions, average debt and earnings, and program costs.
The program consists of eight online courses that provide nurses with more advanced training to better care for patients.
“As a program within the University System of Georgia, tuition is significantly less than the tuition at a proprietary or for-profit school,” Carey said. “The program chooses books that can be used for more than one course, and some books are available through electronic course reserve in the library, which helps with the affordability of the program. The only fee students pay is for liability insurance, which they purchase through the university at a discounted rate.”
For RNtoMSN’s full lists of the fastest and most affordable RN-to-BSN programs, visit www.rntomsn.org/fastest-online-rn-to-bsn-programs/ and www.rntomsn.org/cheapest-online-rn-to-bsn-programs/
For more information on the RN-to-BSN program, visit chp.georgiasouthern.edu/nursing/programs/online-rn-to-bsn/.
Georgia Southern biology professor awarded grant to support minority students
Georgia Southern University Professor of Biology J. Checo Colón-Gaud, Ph.D., is part of a team of researchers awarded a $2 million grant from the National Science Foundation to support training and experiences for underrepresented minority students and early career scientists in the field of freshwater science. Funds for the project called “Emerge” will be distributed over the next five years.
Georgia Southern biology professor awarded grant to support minority students
Georgia Southern University Professor of Biology J. Checo Colón-Gaud, Ph.D., is part of a team of researchers awarded a $2 million grant from the National Science Foundation to support training and experiences for underrepresented minority students and early career scientists in the field of freshwater science. Funds for the project called “Emerge” will be distributed over the next five years.
Georgia Southern student named Goldwater Scholar
Flowers, for many, may simply be a nice gift for a loved one or something to stop and smell along the way, but to Honors Program biology student Andrea Appleton, they are a window into the intricacies of daily life. Appleton’s research in botany and floral evolution were recognized this year when she was named a Goldwater Scholar, the highest national award for undergraduate students in the STEM majors.