Rowan University College of Science & Mathematics

Recently, Rowan University welcomed leaders from government, industry, higher education, and the energy sector for a summit focused on energy reliability, workforce development, emerging technologies, and the state's evolving energy needs.

Hosted by the Rowan Energy Collaborative and the Steve Sweeney Center for Public Policy, the event created space for meaningful conversations about the challenges and opportunities facing New Jersey's energy future.

Read more:

Rowan University Conference - Explore New Jersey As New Jersey confronts rising electricity demand, ambitious clean-energy targets, expanding data infrastructure

A chance to reflect, celebrate and look ahead!

Faculty and staff from CSM and SEE recently gathered for College Assembled, where Interim Dean Amy Janke shared updates on the year’s accomplishments and future priorities.

The event also recognized faculty and staff award recipients whose dedication to teaching, research, student success and service helps strengthen our college community each day.

Congratulations to this year's award recipients:

🏆 Excellence in Academic Student Support: Nadia Rahin
🏆 Excellence in Education: Rich Federman
🏆 Excellence in Research: Jennifer Walker
🏆 Outstanding Colleague Award: Greg Eaton
🏆 Outstanding Staff Member Awards: Andrea Siwek and Alex Salvitti
🏆 Part-Time Faculty Excellence Award: Crystal Harms

We also celebrated the Arboretum and Physics & Astronomy departments for their outstanding support during Rowan's Day of Giving.

Congratulations to all!

Education happens in classrooms, laboratories and sometimes even right outside our doors!

A recent story by student journalist Maddie Rosenberg highlights the Rowan University Arboretum & Gardens and the ways it supports learning, research and community engagement across campus.

From native species and pollinator habitats to trees that predate the United States itself, the Arboretum continues to serve as a living laboratory. Thank you to our student storytellers for helping share the impact of this unique campus resource!

Read the story here:

Rowan University’s campus is home to a must-visit Arboretum The plant life of the Glassboro campus serves as a resource for education, research and the public.

Congratulations to Psychology Ph.D. student Bronte Weissman on receiving a Chapter Award from the Philadelphia Chapter of the Association for Women in Science!

The award helped support her travel to San Francisco, where she presented her research at the Association for Behavior Analysis International's annual convention.

Bronte shared her work on supporting healthcare appointments for individuals with autism as part of a symposium focused on improving health outcomes for people with developmental disabilities.

We are proud to see Rowan students earning recognition for research that can make a meaningful difference in people's lives.

Rowan University will host "Expanding New Jersey's Nuclear Generation Capacity" on Tuesday, June 9.

The conference will bring together policymakers, industry leaders, researchers and students to discuss the future of energy in New Jersey. The event includes participation from members of the Rowan community across multiple colleges and disciplines.

📅 June 9
📍 Chamberlain Student Center, Eynon Ballroom
⏰ 8:30 a.m. – 3:30 p.m.

Attendance is free and includes breakfast and lunch.

Learn more through Rowan Today:
https://today.rowan.edu/news/2026/06/sweeney-center-nuclear-conference-2026.html

🏆 Congratulations to Dr. James Grinias, professor of chemistry in Rowan University's College of Science & Mathematics, on receiving the 2026 HTC Innovation Award.

Presented at the Hyphenated Techniques and Separations Technology (HTC-19) Conference in Belgium, the award recognizes pioneering contributions to separation science that advance research and benefit society. Dr. Grinias was honored for his work developing faster, more sustainable and more accessible liquid chromatography technologies.

Read more on Rowan Today:
https://today.rowan.edu/news/2026/05/grinias-receives-international-htc-innovation-award.html

The 2026 Summer Undergraduate Research Program (SURP) is officially underway!

SURP students recently gathered for one of the program's first cohort socials, connecting with fellow researchers, faculty mentors, and peers from across the College of Science & Mathematics and the School of Earth & Environment.

Throughout the summer, students will work alongside faculty on research projects spanning biology, chemistry, computer science, mathematics, psychology, environmental science, geology, and more. In addition to their research, participants will take part in professional development opportunities, community-building events, and a culminating poster symposium.

We can't wait to follow their research journey this summer and celebrate their work at the SURP Poster Symposium later this year. 👏🔬

🎓 Congratulations to Psychology graduate Czaria Williams!

As she prepares to begin a master's degree in School Psychology, Czaria is reflecting on what made her Rowan experience meaningful.

"The most rewarding part of my Rowan experience was the community and genuine friendships I was able to build through joining student organizations on campus while also furthering my education."

Her advice for incoming students?

"Do not limit yourself. Be open to trying a new experience or speaking to someone you don't know because you never know where it could lead you."

Congratulations, Czaria, and best wishes as you begin this exciting next chapter!

As a bonus, Czaria was also selected as the winner of this year's College of Science & Mathematics and School of Earth & Environment Senior Exit Survey raffle and received a Rowan diploma frame.

Big news! 🏆

Rowan On has been honored with a 2026 Award of Excellence (Gold) from The Communicator Awards! Thank you to everyone who contributed to this achievement and to our Rowan University partners, like Matthew Farber, who defy definition each day and trust us to help tell their stories.

Congratulations, team, on this well-deserved recognition!