The Synapse
Updates from the Sciences at Loyola University Maryland
Frank D. Golom, Ph.D., ’04, named dean of Loyola’s school of arts and sciences
Frank D. Golom, Ph.D., has been named the next dean of Loyola College, the University’s school of arts and sciences. Golom, who was selected after a national search, has served as the University’s interim dean of Loyola College since last summer. He begins in the role on July 1, 2024.
Golom, who is an associate professor of psychology, served as chair of the psychology department from 2019 until last year when he was selected as interim dean of Loyola College.
First Destination Survey showing bright future for Loyola Graduates
Loyola University Maryland’s Class of 2023 First Destination Survey reported that nearly 99% of graduates were employed, enrolled in graduate school, or engaged in post-graduate or military service. The findings are higher than the past two years of survey results (97.1% in 2022 and 94.1% in 2021).
Key data from the Class of 2023 First Destination Survey show:
- 98.8% of Loyola graduates were employed, enrolled in graduate school, or engaged in post-graduate service or military service
- 33% of graduating seniors continued their education, up from 31.6% in 2022
Loyola uses the National Association of Colleges and Employers methodology, the national standard, for collecting and reporting results.
For more details, please visit the Loyola News page.
Loyola receives $250,000 to establish endowed lecture for nursing
Loyola University Maryland received $250,000 from Geraldine Johnson Geckle, ’74, to establish the Geckle Endowed Lecture for Nursing. The annual lecture will support Loyola’s new Bachelor of Science in Nursing program.
The Geckle Endowed Lecture for Nursing will bring faculty members, students, and the community together to discuss topics such as advancements and challenges in patient care, ethics and social change, diversity in human experience, health equity, and nurse well-being and leadership development.
Anthony Calise, Math & Stat affiliate faculty, named MD STEM Teacher of the Year
Anthony Calise, a mathematics teacher at Owings Mills High School and current per-course math instructor at Loyola University Maryland was awarded with Maryland STEM Teacher of the Year by the Maryland Tech Council, sponsored by AstraZeneca. Calise will receive the prestigious honor at the 36th Annual Industry Awards Celebration later this month on May 23, 2024, in Rockville. As a Baltimore County Public Schools teacher for more than two decades, Calise has taught at Lansdowne High School and Owings Mills High School. He currently teaches in the Department of Mathematics and Statistics at Loyola University Maryland and also teaches at Anne Arundel Community College, Community College of Baltimore County, and the Johns Hopkins Center for Talented Youth. In 2020, he was ranked one of the top 10 professors in the nation by Best Value Schools.
Upcoming 2024 Hauber Fellowship Program
The 36th Hauber Research Fellowship Program for Summer 2024 consists of 20 Hauber fellows. The program will officially begin on Monday, June 3, and conclude on Friday, August 9. Hauber research workshops are scheduled every Wednesday of each week from June 5 to July 17. The Hauber fellows will present their research findings on July 24, July 31, and August 7. We encourage the NAS community members to attend these research presentations.
Register for MS Data Science Info Sessions on Wednesday, May 15 and June 12
Join us for an upcoming information session to learn more about Loyola University Maryland's Online Graduate Data Science program. The academic program director and the director of program operations will be present to answer your questions regarding program formats, application requirements, and the admission process.
By attending any of our information sessions, you can save yourself from paying the $60 graduate application fee.
Join us and explore the opportunities that await you! Please register here.
STEM Students Internship and Scholarship Opportunities at Naval Surface Warfare Center
The Naval Surface Warfare Center Dahegren Division Is offering the following paid internship and scholarship programs for STEM students:
1. Science, Mathematics, and Research for Transformation (SMART). The SMART Scholarship-for-Service Program offers scholarships to undergraduate, masters and doctoral students who excel in STEM fields. Students are also provided opportunities to continue their research in Department of Defense civil service roles following graduation. Interested students should visit the SMART website for descriptive materials and to access the online application.
Application period: August-early December
2. Science and Engineering Apprenticeship Program (SEAP)
The SEAP is a paid internship program that provides an opportunity for high school students to participate in research at a Department of Navy (DoN) laboratory during the summer. The program encourages students to pursue science and engineering careers, furthers their education via mentoring by laboratory personnel and makes them aware of DoN research and technology efforts, which can lead to employment within the DoN. Participants spend eight weeks during the summer doing research at 35 DoN laboratories. Learn more about SEAP and the application process.
Application period: August - 1 November
3. Naval Research Enterprise Internship Program (NREIP)
The NREIP is a paid internship program for college students that provides an opportunity to participate in research at a Department of Navy (DoN) laboratory during the summer. The NREIP encourages participating college students to pursue science and engineering careers, to further their education by participating in research with the help of mentors, and to make them aware of DoN research and technology efforts, which can lead to employment within the DoN. Participating students spend 10 weeks during the summer conducting research at 45 DoN laboratories. Learn more about NREIP and the application process.
Application Period: August - 1 November
4. DOD Cyber Scholarship Program (CYSP)
The Department of Defense (DoD) CySP is a scholarship program through the DoD. Interested students must be currently enrolled in National Centers of Academic Excellence in Cybersecurity universities to participate. The universities will advertise the program and submit interested students’ applications. Visit the CySP website for more information.
Application Period: November-February
5. DOD College Acquisition Internship Program
The DoD College Acquisition Internship Program is a paid, 10-week summer internship that provides college students with real-world exposure to DoD acquisition workforce career opportunities. The program welcomes full-time second- and third-year students currently enrolled in an undergraduate program at an accredited college or university with a minimum GPA of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale. Interns receive hands-on, practical experience in analysis, research, report writing, oral briefings, policy development, program analysis and computer applications. Learn more about the DoD program and application requirements.
6. Pathways for Students & Recent Graduates to Federal Careers
The Pathways Program offers federal internship and employment opportunities for current students, recent graduates and those with an advanced degree. Three paths are available:
- Internship Program
- Recent Graduates Program
- Presidential Management Fellows (PMF) Program
Learn more about all three Pathways opportunities.
Application Period: Throughout Year
Competition in biomedical design and innovation up to $20,000 award
The National Institute of Biomedical Imaging and Bioengineering (NIBIB) and VentureWell have come together to support and expand the Design by Biomedical Undergraduate Teams (DEBUT) Challenge, a competition that recognizes undergraduate excellence in biomedical design and innovation.
DEBUT challenges teams of students in undergraduate biomedical education to solve real-world problems in healthcare.
Important dates: Deadline: May 31, 2024 Winners announced: August 26, 2024
Click here for more information and to apply.