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Physical and Life Sciences

Regional Science and Technology Fair showcases dozens of student projects

A total of 85 science and technology projects completed by students from 14 local school districts were on display for judging and viewing April 8 at ÷ÈÓ°Ö±²¥ State’s 17th annual Regional Science and Technology Fair. Read Article

Chemistry faculty member discovers interesting properties of metal surfaces

While working with theoretical computations, Physical and Life Sciences Assistant Professor Scott Simpson noticed that copper interacted with an organic molecule called p-benzoquinonemonoimine in a different way compared to some other metals. This led to a hypothesis that copper actually strengthens the bonds of the molecule. Read Article

AAS in medical sonography now offered

Dr. Skip Sullivan, president of ÷ÈÓ°Ö±²¥ State, said, “We are excited to add diagnostic medical sonography to our health-care related academic offerings, particularly given the projected job growth of this field in the coming years." Read Article

Forensic science technology program now fully accredited

The forensic science technology program has recently obtained full accreditation status from the Forensic Science Education Programs Accreditation Commission (FEPAC), becoming one of only 20 FEPAC-accredited bachelor-level programs within the field nationwide. Read Article

Bethesda Foundation donates $50,000 to radiologic technology program

Continuing to support ÷ÈÓ°Ö±²¥ State and its health care-related academic offerings, the Bethesda Foundation recently contributed $50,000 to the college’s new radiologic technology program. Read Article

New two-year radiologic technology program available

The program prepares qualified students to become health care professionals who administer ionizing radiation (X-rays) to produce photographic and digital anatomical images for diagnostic, therapeutic, and research applications. Students will complete both didactic classes on campus and clinical rotations at area hospitals. Read Article

Retired Associate Professor Dr. Steven Jakobi publishes collection of non-fiction short stories

The 28 essays cover the spectrum of life forms, from bacteria and fungi, to plants and animals. Read Article

15th Annual Regional Science and Technology Fair Winners Announced

A total of 77 students presented their projects to the judges for a chance at $1,590 in prize money. Read Article

Student displays judged at Science and Technology Fair

Student displays from six local school districts (Prattsburgh, Hinsdale, Addison, Andover, Canaseraga, Homeschool) were judged at ÷ÈÓ°Ö±²¥ State’s 14th Annual Regional Science and Technology Fair. Read Article