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Ģý Faculty to Showcase Scholarly Research

Aug 1, 2018


AUGUST 1, 2018 – FORT MYERS, FLA – Florida SouthWestern State College (Ģý) faculty members will showcase their 2017-2018 Academic Research Council (ARC) grant projects during an ARC event from 9 a.m. - noon on Thursday, Aug. 16, in Building AA-168, at the Ģý Thomas Edison Campus, 8099 College Parkway, Fort Myers. The presentations can also be viewed digitally at the Ģý Charlotte Campus, Building E, Room 105; the Ģý Collier Campus, Building G, Room 109; and the Ģý Hendry/Glades Curtis Center, Building A, Room 114.

“The ARC grant was established in 2015 to support the innovative and creative scholarly projects and contributions of Ģý’s faculty that positively impact the learning experiences of Ģý’s students and community,” said Dr. Joseph van Gaalen, director, Assessment and Effectiveness. “Ģý’s faculty are experts in their subject areas. Their commitment to research and to seek new knowledge in their areas of expertise provides motivation and a leading example for Ģý students to continue seeking new knowledge for themselves.”

ARC project presentations begin at 9:30 a.m.

9:30 – 9:55 a.m. Sources of Color to San Carlos Bay: Changes in Dissolved Organic Matter and Chlorophyll a Content in a Shallow Estuary

Professor of Biological Science Dr. Michael Sauer and Professor of Biology Dr. Melanie Ulrich

10:00 – 10:25 a.m. Effectiveness of Online Virtual Nursing Leadership Experiences – Comparative Analysis

Professor of Nursing Margaret Kruger and Professor of Nursing Martha Jenner

10:30 – 10:55 a.m. Toxicity Evaluation of Food Additives

Professor of Biochemistry Dr. Gabriel Gaidos

11:15 – 11:40 a.m. The Digital Cavendish Project: A Collaborative Scholarly Repository for the Study of Early Modern Women Writers

Professor of English Dr. Shawn Moore

11:45 – 12:10 p.m. Recovery of Useful Nitrogen and Phosphorus from Waste Water

Professor of Microbiology Dr. Michael Witty

For more information, contact Dr. van Gaalen at (239) 433-6965 or joseph.vangaalen@fsw.edu.

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Florida SouthWestern State College is Southwest Florida’s largest and one of the most affordable institutions of higher education. Annually serving nearly 22,000 students globally, Ģý offers a variety of nationally-ranked, career-focused academic programs with two- and four-year degrees, and professional certifications. Students are also active in clubs and programs catered to their interests. Ģý debuted its intercollegiate athletics program in January 2016. Visit www.Ģý.edu for more information.

Last Updated: August 17, 2018

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