October Faculty Spotlight
October’s Faculty Spotlight features Michaela Schuler, assistant professor of civil and environmental engineering, who joined The Citadel to help strengthen the construction engineering curriculum, and Myungwoo Lee, sport management professor researching climate change’s impact on sports and fan behavior. Both recently joined the faculty and bring deep passion for teaching, research, and community engagement.
Batouli Receives ASCE LeTellier Cup
Batouli Receives ASCE LeTellier Cup Mostafa Batouli, Ph.D., assistant professor of construction engineering, received the LeTellier Cup from the American Society of Civil Engineers South Carolina Section in September, recognizing his lifetime contributions to the civil engineering profession. “Engineering is about much more than structures,” said Batouli. “It’s about people and the future of our […]
Another Big Win for STEM Education
STEM Director Jen Albert, Ph.D., and Computer Science Professor Deepti Joshi, Ph.D., have earned a $1.87 million National Science Foundation grant as part of a $2.5 million project to advance STEM teaching and learning. The Citadel will lead the four-year collaboration with several universities to develop teacher professional development models that integrate artificial intelligence and cybersecurity in alignment with national STEM education goals.
News from the Zucker Family School of Education
Faculty and students from The Citadel’s Zucker Family School of Education led a suicide assessment and safety planning workshop for local clinicians on Sept. 12 at the Francis Marion Hotel. Additionally, cadets visited Simmons Pinckney Middle School for hands-on learning about school leadership and classroom practices, strengthening their preparation as future educators.
Honoring Service and Sacrifice
In September, The Citadel honored service and sacrifice through two campus events. The Winfred B. Moore Jr. Art Gallery opened From Space to Sea, featuring Navy Art Collection works on the Navy’s role in space exploration. On Sept. 11, a memorial wreath ceremony paid tribute to the victims and heroes of 9/11.
Celebrating Constitution Day
To celebrate Constitution Day, students, faculty, and community members gathered at The Citadel to read the Constitution and Bill of Rights, followed by a discussion. Yuval Levin, Ph.D., director at the American Enterprise Institute and author of American Covenant, delivered the annual Constitution Day lecture in Capers Hall.
Franklin Named The Citadel’s First Astronaut Scholar
Senior Cadet Jasmine Franklin of Belton, South Carolina, has been named The Citadel’s first Astronaut Foundation Scholarship scholar. A chemistry and modern languages major with a fine arts minor, Franklin holds leadership roles in the 1842 Scholars Program, Fine Arts Club, and Women’s Rugby Team. She researches green synthesis of heterocyclic molecules with Assistant Professor Dung Do, Ph.D., and has earned numerous academic and leadership honors during her cadet career.
New Faculty Spotlight
In our September spotlight, we introduce you to Emily Rooney and Dr. Ryan Lynch.
The Cross-Cultural Competence (C3) Initiative
Retired U.S. Marine Corps Col. Tom Clark, Ph.D., director of the Krause Center, worked with Visiting Professor of Management Richard Savior, Ed.D., and Zane Segle, Ph.D., director of the Center for International and Special Programs, on a Cross-Cultural Competence (C3) Initiative in partnership with the Office of the Commandant.
Baker School of Business Students Study in Poland
Marketing professor Mark Rosenbaum, Ph.D., led a study abroad class to Poland titled Dark Tourism in Poland. Cadets Oliver Graham, Brady Wright and Zakary Dukette traveled with Rosenbaum to Warsaw and Krakow, where they visited several World War II sites, including Treblinka, Auschwitz-Birkenau, Schindler’s Factory, Polin Museum, Warsaw Ghetto and Nowa Huta.