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This #FacultyFriday, we are highlighting Biological Sciences Associate Professor Isaura Simões, Ph.D., who was awarded the 2025 Cheng Fund for Innovative Research Grant for her work studying plant and bacterial proteases in tick-borne diseases. 📰: bit.ly/3YAqmfH
Associate Professor Isaura Simões, Ph.D. smiling at camera

ALT Associate Professor Isaura Simões, Ph.D. smiling at camera
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.@oducs Assistant Professor Lusi Li's research interest lies in computer vision and machine learning with a focus on developing scalable algorithms to learn robust representations from late-scale data. Learn more: odu.edu/computer-science
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This #FacultyFriday we're highlighting Old Dominion University Assistant Professor John Whiteman, who is poised to help bring more awareness to polar bears and their fight for survival.
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Sandra Abdellah, a doctoral student in the College of Sciences Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry, has a passion for research. Watch the video to learn more about her research findings and why she wants to get a medical degree in the future.
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Have you ever wondered what @odu Nuclear & Particle Physics facility looks like, or what happens inside? Well, you’re in luck! Take a virtual tour and get a behind the scenes look at groundbreaking student research and the powerful opportunities on campus youtube.com/watch?v=W_1D6L_G…

ODU Nuclear Particle & Physics Research Facility Virtual Tour

Take a virtual tour and go inside one of Old Dominion University's ...

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When Monarchs do research in @BIOLOGYatODU they get to work with experts like Dr. Gloria Massamba N’Siala? We want to recognize the students in her lab and how they ended up doing research in Spain and more. Click the link to read and find out!  odu.edu/sci/article/biology-…

Biology Graduate Students in Massamba N’Siala Lab Equipped to Do Impactful Research

In the Massamba N’Siala Lab of the Department of Biological Sciences at Old Dominion University, there is a commitment to understanding the physiological and ecological mechanisms that shape the...

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Meet undergrad and future doctor Hafsah Sarfraz! From Pakistan to @odu, Sarfraz is taking her honors to new heights. Doing research at ODU, being the vice president of Phi Eta Sigma, and secretary to Alpha Epsilon Delta Honor Society, Safraz does it all! odu.edu/sci/article/hafsah-s…

Hafsah Sarfraz, Biomedical Sciences Student Turned Personal Experience into a Calling for Medicine

Hafsah Sarfraz is a senior at Old Dominion University majoring in Biomedical Sciences with a pre-health concentration and minoring in Chemistry. She is determined to be a doctor one day because of...

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This hashtag #FacultyFriday we want to recognize Associate Professor Michael Pokojovy, Ph.D.! Pokojovy teaches and conducts research in the Department of Mathematics and Statistics and he’s also a statistics fellow in the School of Data Science. Read: odu.edu/sci/article/for-asso…
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Meet Navy Veteran William “Billy” Haber! From serving our country to studying Psychology at @ODU, Billy overcame cancer and now leads research empowering fellow veterans. Learn more about his journey odu.edu/sci/article/navy-vet…

Navy Veteran, William “Billy” Haber, Pivoted Towards Psychology at ODU

William “Billy” Haber is a Navy veteran who had to pivot professionally due to a medical diagnosis. With his unique set of skills, he took stock of what he could see himself doing after leaving the...

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This #FacultyFriday, we want to recognize Physics Assistant Professor Matt Grau! His research is on optics, but did you know he started a course in quantum Computing for first-year students @ODU? Read all about his new class and more.  odu.edu/article/new-course-o…

New Course Offers Early-Year Students a Chance to Explore Quantum Computing

By Tiffany Whitfield A new course at Old Dominion University gives early-year students the opportunity to explore quantum computing in physics, a field of study usually reserved for seniors.

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We are truly thankful to the Cash Family for your scholarship to help Psychology students @ODU! Read about how this family turned the loss of a loved one into a legacy for future #Psychologists! odu.edu/sci/article/a-family…

A Family’s Love Lives on Through John Evan Cash Psychology Scholarship

A mother’s love is one of the strongest bonds sealed at birth, but a family’s love can carry on through deep hurt and loss. For the Cash Family, parents John and Robin Cash, along with their two...

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All the way from Greece right here to @ODU meet Physics major Panagiotis Taoulas! While making new friendships and learning about different cultures, Panagiotis is also connecting the stars. Click the link below to read how his passion goes beyond the lab! odu.edu/sci/article/panagiot…

Panagiotis Taoulas: International Student Discovers Community and Connection at ODU

Panagiotis Taoulas, a physics major from Naousa, Greece, came to Old Dominion University with a dream he’s carried since childhood. Choosing to come to ODU has become the foundation to his transfor...

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Ticks can be scary, but we want to arm you with helpful information about what to do when you encounter one. This #FacultyFriday meet @BIOLOGYatODU Associate Professor Isaura Simões. She’s an expert and works to help find therapies to treat people infected with certain ticks.
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Meet Monarch and Doctoral Candidate Sandra Abdellah! Blending community engagement with Chemistry, Sandra is taking her research to new heights. She’s advancing patient care through groundbreaking discoveries and dedication to making a difference! bit.ly/4qw2pmv?fbclid=IwZXh0…
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ODU meet James “JJ” Wile! Blending Computer Science and Physics, JJ has used his time at @ODU to build meaningful connections, explore new opportunities, and deepen his passion for STEM. Click the link below and read more about his journey odu.edu/sci/article/computer…

Computer Science Student, James “JJ” Wile, Intertwines Physics Research

For Computer Science major and senior James “JJ” Wile, his fascination with computers started when he would mask keys and attempt to type on his mother’s computer around the age of four years old....

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Learning and sharing knowledge with my labmates at the Reign in Science program at ODU! @WebSciDL @ODUSCI
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Lawrence @LObiuwevwi passing knowledge of Eye tracking and emotion and physiological data to the kids and others. @ODUSCI @WebSciDL @ni
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Students, parents, volunteers and #757 partners thank you for making our 5th annual Reign in Science Day one of our best yet! Clink the link to read all about how much fun everyone had in #STEM @ODU for everyone who participated!  odu.edu/sci/article/5th-annu…

5th Annual Reign in Science Day Sparks Curiosity

Old Dominion University’s College of Sciences is proud to announce the success of the fifth annual Reign in Science Day. This unique S.T.E.M. event brought together students, families, faculty, and...

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Congratulations to three @ODU students who earned the @JLab Jefferson Science Associates Fellowships! We are so proud of this trio who each do different types of #physics but have stellar #research that will help solve problems and make global impacts.  odu.edu/article/three-odu-st…

Three ODU Students Earn Competitive Jefferson Science Associates Fellowships

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The 2025 Society of Physics Pumpkin Drop is Thurs. Oct. 23 at 12:30pm. Costumes highly encouraged. Rules are simple-save these pumpkins from certain doom as they tumble from the great heights of the ten-story @ODUArtsLetters building & become the champion of the Pumpkin Drop.
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