Articles by Eric Townsend
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National scholarship funds Elon student's summer project at Caltech
October 30, 2015
Elon University senior Christian Seitz received a 2015 Amgen Scholarship to research the 3D structure of molecular bases within the human nose that allows humans to detect scent.
Helping police interview people new to the English language
October 29, 2015
Research by Elon University senior Cecily Basquin points to shortcomings in the way law enforcement gather eyewitness information from non-native English speakers, and she hopes her work – already being shared at international conferences – will lead to improvements in the criminal justice system.
6th annual Fall Pumpkin Festival returns to campus Friday
October 29, 2015
A fall semester "Garden Studio" taught by Elon University faculty member Michael Strickland is again hosting a popular community event that celebrates the sights, smells and tastes of autumn.
Pi Mu Epsilon guest speaker links mathematics & music
October 28, 2015
Professor David Kung of St. Mary's College of Maryland visited campus on Oct. 26 for a lively demonstration of the way math and music intersect.
Symposium gives PA students insights into underserved populations
October 22, 2015
The third annual event for Elon University graduate students in the Physician Assistant Studies program helped prepare the future medical professionals for aiding patients who struggle with mental health issues, poverty, a lack of education and other obstacles to healthy living.
Career Moves: SPDC resources help roommates pursue graduate school
October 21, 2015
Jasmine Bryant '15 and Negesti Kaudo '15, with support from faculty and staff in the Student Professional Development Center, were recently accepted into top master's programs for social work and creative writing, respectively.
Alumni of all eras celebrate Elon at Homecoming 2015
October 20, 2015
Whether decades removed or simply gone since May, Elon alumni returned to their alma mater Saturday for a day of revelry highlighted by tailgating and football.
Winners announced in annual Phoenix Cup Energy Competition
October 19, 2015
A fall contest challenged the Elon community to reduce energy consumption in buildings throughout campus.
In My Words: N.C.'s energy bets driven by ideology, not economic wisdom
October 19, 2015
Associate Professor Dave Gammon's column for several North Carolina newspapers looks at the way lawmakers support or ignore two forms of energy production in the most recent state budget.