Category Faculty & Staff

Shippensburg students conduct complex research through SURE Grants

Shippensburg students conduct complex research through SURE Grants

Shippensburg University students spent the summer completing complex and detailed research. From analyzing wireless communication systems to exploring potential cancer treatments, the Summer Undergraduate Research (SURE) program has enabled students to collaborate with faculty and mentors to uncover solutions to real-world problems and ideas.  SURE grants are highly competitive and allow undergraduate students to collaborate…

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Officer Shubert utilizes drone technology to support public safety

Officer Shubert utilizes drone technology to support public safety

“The mobility of the drones in the use of emergency services is incredible,” said Officer Jeffrey (Jeff) Shubert, a patrol officer for the Shippensburg University Police Department (SUPD). Shubert also serves as a certified drone pilot and member of the Cumberland County Emergency Drone Team. He plays a critical role in emergency response throughout the…

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Roderick Porter lands internship with L’Oréal’s CeraVe team in NYC

Roderick Porter lands internship with L’Oréal’s CeraVe team in NYC

“I am most excited to meet and collaborate with people from diverse backgrounds and to learn from their unique life experiences,” he said.  Senior business administration major Roderick Porter recently accepted a highly competitive summer brand marketing internship with L’Oréal’s CeraVe team in New York City. “L’Oréal’s mission to ‘create the beauty that moves the…

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CLUS April 2025 Kudos

CLUS director Holly Smith accompanied Dr. Sean Cornell and 10 students to Curacao for Geog 450 class over spring break, studying the island’s cultural, geological, industrial, and natural history. Lodging was provided by the Caribbean Research and Management of Biodiversity (CARMABI)  research station, which was also shared with other visiting researchers from abroad. Each student developed…

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Sociology department April 2025 kudos

David Boatwright received a SURE grant to study poverty measurements across nations. Brad Bullock presented “Educating Women As a Way of Saving The World” for International Women’s Day. Lawrence Eppard hosted the Equality Games, drawing more than 150 students in and promoted inclusion and advocacy across campus. He also co-published research with students on the…

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Psychology department April 2025 kudos

Psychology faculty members and students presented research projects at the 2025 Eastern Psychological Association Conference in New York and the university’s Minds@Work Conference. Kim Weikel led 23 students in service projects across seven mental health sites. She is also working with New Visions, Inc. to support quality assurance efforts. Ashley Seibert and her students presented…

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Grad student William Flannery and Professor Kimmel research the Carlisle Central Farmers Market

Grad student William Flannery and Professor Kimmel research the Carlisle Central Farmers Market

 “I really like bridging the gap between the community and the college,” he said. “There’s often this divide between townspeople and students and I think projects like this help bring them together.”  William Flannery, a graduate student in the sociology department, partnered with associate professor Chad Kimmel to analyze the failure of the former Carlisle…

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Political Science department April 2025 kudos

Marlon Aristy, a political science major, was elected President of the Model Organization of American States (OAS) in Washington, D.C., a prestigious honor. Under the mentorship of Mark Sachleben, Aristy and his fellow peers represented Haiti in negotiations and policy simulations alongside participants across the globe.

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Mathematics department April 2025 kudos

Ship’s Math and Computer Science Day had over 180 high school students attend, with over 70 competing in a math contest coordinated by faculty and students. Mathematics major Mady Bihun presented her work at EPADEL, the Eastern PA and Delaware section of the Mathematical Association of America. Luis Melera, assistant director of the Wood Honors…

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