In 2022, the Loyola S.E.E.D. Garden Beds were created through funding from the Loyola Mission Integration Grant with additional funding provided by Student Goverment Association Sustainability Committee. The gardens are used for many purposes including addressing food insecurity by providing fresh produce for Iggy's Cupboard, giving students the opportunity to understand local food systems, integrating hands-on learning experiences into Biology and Environment Program curriculum, benefit local ecosystems by planting native plants and providing a spot for relaxation and contemplation.
Prof. Cody R. Melcher has published a new article in the American Sociological Association's official pedagogy journal, Teaching Sociology, entitled "Black Lives Matters and the Changing Sociological Canon: An Analysis of Syllabi from 2012-2023."
Dr. Emily Casanova gives an invited video lecture as part of The Autism & Neurodiversity MasterClass series. Her lecture, which is featured in Module 3 of the series, discusses the connection between Autism and hereditary connective tissue disorders, like Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome and Hypermobility Spectrum Disorders, and has even gone viral on social media! You can watch a snippet of her lecture here.
Dr. Emily Casanova gives an invited video lecture as part of The Autism & Neurodiversity MasterClass series. Her lecture, which is featured in Module 3 of the series, discusses the connection between Autism and hereditary connective tissue disorders, like Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome and Hypermobility Spectrum Disorders, and has even gone viral on social media! You can watch a snippet of her lecture here.
Congratulations to Megan Stempkovksi for being recognized for her dedication and hard work. Megan is a fourth year neuroscience major and works in both the Department of Psychological Sciences and Environment Program.
Congratulations to Megan Stempkovksi for being recognized for her dedication and hard work. Megan is a fourth year neuroscience major and works in both the Department of Psychological Sciences and Environment Program.
Alumni Tom Gruber, '81, and co-creator of Siri, visited the Azby greenhouse to meet with Environment Program students and staff and to learn about student research, campus sustainability and other activities that go on year round in the facility. Tom is a strong advocate for ocean conservation and ending ocean plastic pollution. Learn about his advocacy here.
Congratulations to Dr. Casanova and to Neuroscience-Biology major Layla Johnson for their recent research publication in top-tier journal, Molecular Psychiatry. The article is titled “Enrichment of a subset of Neanderthal polymorphisms in autistic probands and siblings”. Read all about their latest research here.
Joel MacClellan was recently awarded with the Loyola University New Orleans College of Arts and Sciences Faculty Excellence in Research Award. This award is given to a person who has demonstrated consistent superiority in scholarship as evidenced in the publication of books, articles in refereed journals, creative endeavors, conference presentations, as well as other activities pertaining to their academic field. Congratulations, and thank you for all your hard work!
Jackie Mutter was recently awarded with The Reverend James Carter, S.J. Transfer Student Award for her academic excellence. Congratulations Jackie, and thank you for all your hard work!