Adjunct Professor of History Kerriann Stout ’23, PhD, JD (Haub), Clinical Assistant Professor of Political Science George Picoulas, PhD, and Erin Mysogland, assistant director of the Center for Community Action and Research (CCAR) on the New York City campus, were awarded the Project Pericles Civic and Voter Engagement Fellowship for the fall semester. The fellowship is part of a larger Project Pericles initiative that is funded by the Mellon Foundation and Eugene M. Lang Foundation.

The Pace Master of Public Administration has been recognized by the Network of Schools of Public Policy, Affairs, and Administration (NAASPA) for its exceptional “logic model,” which was part of the program’s self-study and accreditation efforts in 2021. Spearheaded by Professor Gina Scutelnicu-Todoran, PhD, the “logic model” is the backbone of a self-study, a critical tool for aligning program goals with measurable outcomes, ensuring that every component of a program–from mission to outcomes–is purposefully linked and assessed, which facilitates transparency, improvement, and accountability.

The Public Administration program will also be collaborating with the Hispanic Advisory Board, under the leadership of Westchester County Executive George Latimer, to conduct a new comprehensive survey targeting the Latino community.

Professor of Criminal Justice and Security Kimberly Collica-Cox, PhD, had her article, “Mentoring Women in Corrections: Encouraging the Next Corrections Executive,” which examines the role of mentorship for women in the corrections field, published in Social Sciences.

Assistant Professor of Environmental Studies and Science Sara Perl Egendorf, PhD, was quoted in Scienceline, on New York City being a model for its open soil storage yards for local supplies of clean soil.

Professor of Art Barbara Friedman, MFA, is part of a two-person show at Satchel Projects in Chelsea from October 17-November 16, featuring her series of paintings, “The Hysterical Sublime.”

Professor of Art Linda Gottesfeld’s (MFA) exhibit, Creation of the Animals, is being shown at the Sara Nightingale Gallery in Sag Harbor, New York, through November 18.

Associate Professors of Psychology Brenna Hassinger-Das, PhD and Leora Trub, PhD, as well as Paulette Didia, PsyD, a licensed clinical psychologist, co-authored a study, “Stuck in the DMs: The Association between Introversion/Extraversion and Self-Confidence through Text-Based Communication,” in Psychology of Popular Media, about how the impact of texting affects both introverts’ and extroverts’ self-confidence.

Associate Professor of Economics Veronika Dolar, PhD, was quoted in Marketplace on how much a country’s economy influences its performance in the Olympic Games. 

Professor of Communication and Media Studies Seong Jae Min, PhD, authored “Changing Student Patterns,” an article in The Korea Times, discussing the significantly less number of Korean students at American colleges. He also authored an op-ed discussing how Korea’s high-tech landscape leaves foreigners and marginalized groups behind, and another discussing Korea’s convenience of life compared to the US as a mirror image of the country’s arduous and competitive working and living environments.

Professor of Political Science Meghana Nayak, PhD, published a book, Tilt: A Novel on Intergenerational Trauma, which examines what it means for our bodies, families, and global politics to hold onto oppression.

Associate Professors of Communication and Media Studies Mirjana Pantic, PhD, and Paul Ziek, PhD, had their study, “Gatekeeping in a Digital Media Habitat: The Role of Secondary Gatekeepers,” published in Electronic News, one which focuses on citizen participation in journalistic storytelling.

Pantic also presented a study titled, “Generation Z in the Workplace” at the research escalator session at the annual International Communication Association conference in summer 2024 in Gold Coast, Australia. This study has been produced in collaboration with graduate students Penelope Arias ‘25, Rachel Hutchings ‘24, Tasha Lee (Seidenberg), Lucy Mitchell ‘25, and Diane Ragin.

Associate Professor of Biology Jeanmaire Molina, PhD, was quoted in Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences (PNAS) on the biology of the enigmatic corpse flower Rafflesia banaoana and provided clues to its conservation.

Professor of Art Roger Sayre, MFA, had an open studio on October 5-6 as part of the Jersey City Art Studio Tour in Jersey City, NJ. An article was also written about him this past summer for the JC Times that talked about his radio show and how it is an extension of his art practice.

Professor of Public Administration Gina Scutelnicu-Todoran, PhD, published a book, Managing Gender Inequity in Academia,  which provides an evidenced-based guide to faculty members, higher education administrators, and graduate and doctoral students about the various career paths in academia, discusses the persistence of gender and racial inequities in higher education, and provides recommendations for overcoming such inequities.

Professor of Environmental Studies and Science Anne Toomey, PhD, discussed with BBC News, Roberto Brito, who leverages his deep knowledge of the Amazon rainforest to guide tourists, and how this “social contagion” can drive positive environmental impact.

She also published a book, Science with Impact, which addresses how research can make its way into policy and shift societal norms in a meaningful way.

Assistant Professor of Psychology DeSean Young was quoted in the Huron Daily Tribune on the relationship between marching bands and mental health.

Layne Davis ’25, Peace and Justice Studies, Political Science, delivered a statement to the United Nations General Assembly First Committee, which considers issues of disarmament and international security. 

22 Pace students and 12 Dyson students have been selected for the highly competitive United Nations Academic Impact-Millenium Fellowship. The program received more than 52,000 applications from students at 6,000 colleges and universities in 48 nations. Just 5% of those applicants were selected. During the fall semester, the Fellows work individually or in small groups to assist with implementation of the United Nation’s 17 Sustainable Development Goals (SDG) through social impact projects relating to peace, justice, wellbeing, and sustainability. 

The Fellows are: Julia DeMairo ‘27, Environmental Studies, Peace and Justice Studies; Madison Everlith ’27, Women’s and Gender Studies; Erika Fenty ‘25, Environmental Studies; Anthony Guerrero ‘25, Business Economics; Sarah Montimaire ‘26, Digital Cinema and Filmmaking; Akithma Moraes ‘27, Political Science; Genesis Nwoseh-Streeter ‘26, English Literature; Anne Roy ‘26, Biochemistry; Natalie Maclay Tijerina ‘26, Peace and Justice Studies; Paris Tracey ‘26, Personality and Social Psychology; Destiny Washington ‘26, Applied Psychology and Human Relations; and Viktoriia Yevtushenko ‘25, Business Economics. 

Julia DeMairo ’26, Environmental Studies, was quoted in VOA News, WFMJ.com, and the Minnesota Star Tribune, on the pace of change in response to climate activism. 

Emma Frederickson ’25, Communication and Media Studies, wrote a piece in Popular Mechanics about new geological evidence showing the planet’s severe and sudden cooling period.