Category - Research

Chapman Chemistry Student Earns Prestigious Goldwater Scholarship Mentorship and undergraduate research help aspiring oceanographer Emma Kocik ’22 discover STEM rewards, even “when I didn’t see potential in myself,” she says.

Chemistry major and aspiring oceanographer Emma Kocik ‘22 has been selected as a 2021 Barry Goldwater Scholar, the most prestigious scholarship given to undergraduate students in the natural sciences, engineering and...

April 9, 2021

Sarah Buckley

Underground GRIT Reentry Students in Dr. Carty's sociology class

Chapman Partners with Underground GRIT to Provide Courses for the Formerly Incarcerated A sociology professor and Chapman alumnus are transforming lives and communities by offering educational opportunities for youths impacted by the U.S. criminal justice system.

A sociology professor and Chapman alumnus are transforming lives and communities by offering educational opportunities for youths impacted by the U.S. criminal justice system.

January 22, 2021

Bethanie Le

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Positive Media Psychologist Sees a Bright Side to the Connections We Make Online Chapman communication sciences professor shares findings in a new textbook.

It’s the little things that count, right? Would you believe that extends to social media? It’s true, says a Chapman University professor and psychologist who studies positive media psychology. That torrent of...

November 30, 2020

Dawn Bonker

Chapman State of Research Event Highlights Impactful Projects, Transformative Support Expenditures for research and creative activity top $20 million; four faculty members join the Million Dollar Club.

Continuing growth in research, adaptations during the COVID-19 pandemic, faculty awards and the substantial impact of sponsor support were among the areas of focus when Chapman University held its Fourth Annual State of...

November 23, 2020

Dennis Arp

A Food Scientist Pursues Treatments for Inflammatory Bowel Disease

Chapman University Professor John Miklavcic, who recently received a national health and nutrition research award, is investigating potential new treatments for inflammatory bowel disease. The condition can lead to life...

October 15, 2020

Dennis Arp

Chapman Research Mentor Helps Undergrads Overdeliver "Conducting research as an undergraduate is crucial to student success," Professor Ann Gordon advises.

I’m passionate about undergraduate research because I’ve seen firsthand how it transforms lives. Just as important, I’ve seen how young scholars greatly contribute to successful research projects. The influence of...

October 15, 2020

Ann Gordon, Ph.D.