SUNY Potsdam

A group of psychology students and faculty from The State University of New York at Potsdam recently traveled to New York City to attend the Eastern Psychological Association conference.

SUNY Potsdam recently named five motivated and talented students to its Presidential Scholars Program, which provides funding and recognition for students to create their own independent project and to more fully develop their interests and intellect, while working with faculty mentors.

In preparation for the 250th anniversary of American Independence, six SUNY Potsdam students completed hands-on internships this summer around New York State-delving into local history projects to examine the founding of the country, while also helping local historians plan for upcoming semiquincentennial celebrations.

SUNY Potsdam recently selected two students to receive support through the Kilmer Undergraduate Research Apprenticeship, supporting their research projects, guided closely by faculty mentors.

SUNY Potsdam recently named 11 motivated and talented students to its Presidential Scholars Program, which provides funding and recognition for students to create their own independent project and to more fully develop their interests and intellect, while working with faculty mentors.

The Research Corporation for Science Advancement has announced that SUNY Potsdam Professor of Chemistry Dr. Fadi Bou-Abdallah is the recipient of a 2023 Cottrell Postbac Award, one of seven awarded nationally. The $50,000 award is given to Cottrell Scholars to strengthen their research programs, by supporting the work of an undergraduate senior working under their supervision for a year after graduation. Maximilian Beyer '23, a graduating chemistry major from Scarsdale, N.Y., will conduct postbaccalaureate research with Bou-Abdallah thanks to the award.

Through the Presidential Scholars Program, motivated and talented SUNY Potsdam students are given the opportunity to create their own independent project and to more fully develop their interests and intellect. The Presidential Scholars Program provides recognition and additional financial resources to students who have achieved academic excellence and who demonstrate a commitment to their own academic progress.

SUNY Potsdam recently named eight motivated and talented students to its Presidential Scholars Program, which provides funding and recognition for students to create their own independent project and to more fully develop their interests and intellect, while working with faculty mentors.

A group of hard-working SUNY Potsdam undergraduates are spending the next few months conducting a national sample survey on the impact of COVID on public opinion. Led by Dr. Robert Hinckley, an associate professor and chair of SUNY Potsdam's Department of Politics, the students are earning academic credit and valuable firsthand experience in public opinion research.

SUNY Potsdam recently selected 16 students to receive support through the Kilmer Undergraduate Research Apprenticeship, supporting their research projects, guided closely by faculty mentors.

Eleven SUNY Potsdam students are completing an archaeology field school focused on examining the former site of a Civil War training ground in downtown Potsdam this summer.

Ninety accomplished SUNY Potsdam students recently showcased their undergraduate and graduate research at the College's annual Learning and Research Fair on April 6. This yearly event recognizes student achievements in learning and research with conference poster displays and presentations.