Class of 2028 Students Start Magis Honors Program

Eleven outstanding members of The University of Scranton's class of 2028 entered its Magis Honors Program in STEM. One of Scranton's five programs of excellence, the Magis Honors Program combines the development of STEM knowledge and research techniques with programing to further the students' understanding of the impact science has on society.

The Magis Honors Program in STEM offers talented students a more intense, interdisciplinary experience of research in science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM). Courses taken over four years at Scranton combine a series of seminars on STEM and society with humanities courses. With guidance by faculty mentors, the students in the program develop, present and defend a thesis based on their individual research projects. In addition, the program requires participation in annual community service projects as well as professional development programs. Prior to the start of the fall semester, the incoming Magis Honors Program students conducted a survey of aquatic plants in Lake Lacawac as part of their ongoing participation with Pocono Lake Ecological Observatory Network (PLEON).

The following members of Scranton's class of 2028 began the Magis Honors Program in STEM.

Dinello F. Capalongo, Scranton, is majoring in mechanical engineering.

Lainey A. Conway, Mountain Top, is majoring in biochemistry, cell and molecular biology. She is also the recipient of the University's full-tuition Presidential Scholarship.

Daniel P. Laabs, Roaring Brook Township, is majoring in biochemistry.

Caitlyn R. Mulcahy, Newfoundland, is majoring in biochemistry, cell and molecular biology.

Owen P. Murtha, Marlboro, New Jersey, is majoring in mechanical engineering.

Connor W. Peters, Jessup, is majoring in computer science. He is also the recipient of the University's full-tuition Presidential Scholarship.

Samantha Roerig, Tunkhannock, is majoring in chemistry. She is also the recipient of the University's full-tuition Presidential Scholarship.

Erin E. Ryan, Scotch Plains, New Jersey, is majoring in mechanical engineering.

Thomas A. Tuohy, Jersey City, New Jersey, is majoring in biochemistry.

Meghan C. Wong, Scranton, is majoring in neuroscience. She is also the recipient of the University's full-tuition Presidential Scholarship.

Holly A. Zaluski, Greentown, is majoring in biochemistry, cell and molecular biology.

Janice Voltzow, Ph.D., professor and chair of the Biology Department, serves as the director of the Magis Honors Program in STEM.

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