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The City College of New York is one of several recipients nationally of a Research and Mentoring for Postbaccalaureates (RaMP) in Biological Sciences program grant from the National Science Foundation (NSF). The $2,999,169 award to a team led by The City College Division of Science’s Ruth E. Stark and David Jeruzalmi will run for four years beginning in fall 2022. It will enable CCNY to establish a regional network to support full-time research, mentoring, and professional training for recent college graduates who have had few or no research or training opportunities during college in research

City College of New York associate professor of physics Ronald Koder and his team at the Koder Lab are advancing the field of molecular detection by developing the first proteins that can detect a deadly nerve agent called VX in real-time and without false positives from insecticides. VX is classified as a neurotoxin and an incredibly deadly chemical warfare agent that has been used in assassinations by some nations. It can cause permanent brain damage in those who survive exposure. These potentially life-saving findings are published in the July 2022 edition of “ Science Advances,” with lab

A new study led by City College of New York civil engineer Naresh Devineni finds that substantial groundwater depletion in regions of India where grains are acquired for public distribution is a principal sustainability challenge for the country of 1.4 billion. The study identifies specific adjustments in the Indian Government’s procurement and distribution system to rectify this issue, particularly concerning irrigation systems that utilize groundwater, which is facilitated by subsidized electricity. This irrigation mechanism has long been seen as vital for India’s food security goals.

After each serving in an interim capacity, Alexander Couzis and Marta Gutman, have both been appointed to permanent deanships in the Grove School of Engineering and the Bernard and Anne Spitzer School of Architecture, respectively, at The City College of New York. CCNY Provost Tony Liss announced the appointments after nationwide searches. About Dean Alexander Couzis Dr. Alex Couzis is a distinguished expert in interfacial engineering, materials engineering, nanomaterials, energy storage, and scale-up processes. He came to CCNY in 1994 as an assistant professor of chemical engineering. He rose

Joshua I. Cohen, assistant professor of art history, at The City College of New York, is the recipient of a fellowship from the Schomburg Center for Research in Black Culture. He joins 12 exceptionally talented academics, creative writers, and independent scholars as 2022-2023 Fellows in Schomburg’s acclaimed Scholars-in-Residence Program. “Despite the challenges of the past two years, the Schomburg has persevered in maintaining its support for its flagship residential research program,” said Brent Hayes Edwards, the Director of the Scholars-in-Residence Program and the Peng Family Professor

The Teagle Foundation and the Colin Powell School for Civic and Global Leadership at the City College of New York announce a new fellowship program for undergraduate students to provide the tools and hands-on experience they need to become the next generation of civic leaders in New York City. Through the New York City Leaders Fellowship, students will enroll in two liberal arts courses to learn about local political systems ahead of beginning an internship program in public service in New York City. The courses will provide a comprehensive overview of the history and operations of New York

Jumping 12 places from last year’s position, The City College of New York is now #9 nationally in OnlineU’s 2022 Best Colleges for a Master’s Degree by Salary Score rankings. MIT and Stanford University remain #1 and #2, respectively. Salary Score is based on median alumni earnings in the year after graduating. This overall score is calculated based on the median alumni salary for each program at a school compared to the median alumni salary for the same program at other schools. Data is sourced from the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard. CCNY’s massive leap from #21 to #9 is

In-person for the first time in three years, The Americas Film Festival New York (TAFFNY) opens on June 17 with the New York premiere of “ The King of all the World” by legendary Spanish filmmaker Carlos Saura at the Instituto Cervantes New York. TAFFNY ends on June 24 with its awards ceremony at the National Museum of the American Indian followed by a special presentation of “ Bootlegger” by Anishinaabe/French director Caroline Monnet. A cultural initiative of the Division of Interdisciplinary Studies at the Center for Worker Education of the City College of New York, this ninth edition of

City College of New York Professor of Film and Digital Media Andrzej Krakowski has received many accolades over his nearly six decade career. The latest is recognition as an Outstanding Pole Abroad, one of Poland’s most prestigious non-governmental awards. The world-famous director was given the honor by the Poland Now Foundation in recognition for his research in film history highlighting the Polish roots of the American film industry. The ceremony took place at the Consulate of Republic of Poland in New York. Recently Krakowski has also been elected to the Board of Directors of the

DNA replication is the foundation of all life. During its first stage, an initiator protein binds to double-stranded DNA at an AT-rich site, where the base pairs are melted and the double helix separates into two single strands. A single DNA strand is shepherded into a hexameric ring shaped protein, or helicase, which operates as a molecular motor. The helicase relies on specialized proteins, helicase loaders, which effectively hook the helicase at points on the source DNA. One of their key roles in bacterial DNA replication is opening the helicase for DNA loading. The bacterial helicase