Adelphi University Professor Supervised Local High School Intel Finalist
Prof. Richard Lund supervised Laura Mulvey, a H. S. sophomore
Garden City, NY
May 30, 2002
Laura Mulvey, sophomore at Carle Place High School, earned the right to compete at the Intel International Science & Engineering Fair (Intel ISEF). Intel ISEF is the Olympics, the World Cup and the World Series of science competitions. It brings together over 1,200 students from 48 states and 40 nations to compete for scholarships, tuition grants, internships, and scientific field trips
Professor Richard Lund mentored Laura Mulvey on her science project entitled "Microstructure of the Shark's Jaw". The project successfully solved the engineering/architectural problems of determining how the internal skeletons of sharks, composed principally of cartilage with a thick skin of tile like mineralizations could be so strong. She received an honorable mention award at the prestigious, international competition held May 16, 2002 in Louisville, Kentucky
Adelphi University has undergraduate and graduate Programs in Biology. At Adelphi, students gain a broad foundation in biology, practical experience, and the fundamental skills of scientific research. Laboratory courses emphasize contemporary scientific techniques and integrate technology with the learning experience. Departmental laboratory facilities include modern equipment for the study of molecular biology, biochemistry, cell and tissue culture, and scanning and electron microscopy
Students use these facilities for graduate research in cellular and molecular biology, immunology, genetics, evolution, and ecology. Faculty members work closely with students as mentors, ensuring a personal academic experience and career guidance. The Department of Biology at Adelphi has awarded hundreds of graduate degrees to students over nearly four decades, and achieves consistently high success rates for students entering professional programs
Adelphi University, chartered in 1896, was the first institution of higher education for liberal arts and sciences on Long Island. Through its schools and programs -- The College of Arts and Science, the Derner Institute of Advanced Psychological Studies, the Honors College, University College/ABLE Program, and the Schools of Business, Education, Nursing, and Social Work -- the co-educational university offers undergraduate and graduate degrees, as well as professional and educational programs for adults. Adelphi University currently enrolls over 7,000 students from 37 states and 60 foreign countries. With its main campus in Garden City and centers in Manhattan, Hauppauge, and Poughkeepsie, the University maintains a commitment to liberal studies in tandem with rigorous professional preparation.
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