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Alumnae/i Feature

Eva Piernas' Journey from Simmons University to Infectious Disease Research ('23)

How Did Eva's Time at Simmons University Shape Her Path in Science? Eva Piernas, a recent 2023 alumni, reflected upon her journey at Simmons University, where she majored in Neuroscience on the neurobiology track and minored in Chemistry. As she...
Alumnae/i Feature

Geraldina Cruz '23 Presents Research at Brigham and Women's Radiology Research Symposium

Physics major Geraldina Cruz '23 recently participated in the annual Radiology Research Symposium at Brigham and Women's Hospital (BWH) on May 25. Cruz was one of just two undergraduates who presented research alongside seasoned researchers at BWH. They spoke with...
Announcement

Simmons Receives Award from NASA to Support Women and Minority STEM Students

The National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) awarded $5 million to women's colleges and universities to help increase the retention of women in the fields of science, technology, engineering, and math.
Alumnae/i Feature

Monica Alves ’16 Discusses Recent Career Change and Passion for Poetry

Environmental Science major Monica Alves’s first major career revolved around water science. Recently, she has transitioned into oncology-related research data. In this interview, Alves imparts advice on changing careers and discusses her love for writing children’s poetry. Tell us about...
Campus & Community

Simmons Celebrates New Science Center, Further Advancing One Simmons Project

Simmons celebrates the completion of the second phase of the One Simmons project by officially unveiling a state-of-the-art science center and renovated library. On May 23, Simmons University President Lynn Perry Wooten, Chair of the Board of Trustees Regina Pisa...
Alumnae/i Feature

Jessica Wei '22 on Creating a Path in Environmental Science and Sustainability

Jessica Wei, a 2022 graduate of Simmons University, has formed a path into the field of environmental science and sustainability. With a major in Environmental Science, specializing in the chemistry track, and minors in Sustainability and Economics, Jessica's journey has...
- Behavioral and Health Sciences
- Science and Technology
Student Story

Passionate Leaders Project: Spring 2023 Cohort

The Passionate Leaders Project (PLP) supports Simmons undergraduates by enriching their academic and professional interests beyond the confines of the classroom. Students may request up to $4,000 to support their research, internships, and creative endeavors. This semester's cohort is producing...
- Awards and Honors
- Leadership
Faculty Spotlight

Making Simmons a Safe Space

Professor Rich Gurney shares his previous experiences at Universities that didn't support community members who were LGBTQIA+, and how he knew that Simmons was different. Where did you study? I spent 16 years in Catholic education institutions, including college, and...
- Behavioral and Health Sciences
- LGBTQIA+
Student Story

STEM Student Attends Conference for Undergraduate Women in Physics

CJ ’24 (Chloie Johnson) attended the American Physical Society’s Conference for Undergraduate Women in Physics (CUWiP) at Boston University in January 2023. They spoke with us about their experience at the conference and their love for science. Tell us about...
Student Story

Kadijah McClean '24 Shares her Experience as a Doctors in Italy Fellow

Pre-med student Kadijah McClean spent a portion of last summer in Milan as a Doctors in Italy Fellowship Program participant. She spoke with us about her transformative experience working and traveling abroad. Tell us about the Doctors in Italy Fellowship...