Zaina Arafat, an LGBTQ Arab/Muslim-American writer and visiting assistant professor for the Department of Communications & Film, hosted a “Writing About Identity” workshop to discuss the challenges of depicting nuances of identity in the written word. Arafat’s debut novel, You Exist Too Much, was recognized as the most anticipated book of 2020 by O, The Oprah Magazine, Good Morning America, Vogue, Elle, and Harper’s Bazaar. Her stories and essays have also appeared in The New York Times, The Washington Post, The Atlantic, Vice, BuzzFeed, NPR, and other major national and international publications.
Business Insider Highlights Wall Street Alum
Business Insider published a profile of Kris Sidial, ’15, whose determination has led him to a high-ranking Wall Street position at the age of 28. Sidial credited his mentors at LIU for sparking his passion for finance and trading. Sidial worked his way up from an internship at a proprietary trading firm to become an associate at BMO Capital Markets, and he now serves as a vice president at the Ambrus Group.
Stanford University Report Ranks Vice President of Academic Affairs Dr. Mohammed Cherkaoui Among the World’s Top 2% of Scientists
Brookville, NY, Dec. 3, 2020: A recent study conducted by Stanford University ranks Mohammed Cherkaoui, Ph.D., vice president of academic affairs at Long Island University, among the top 2% of scientists in the world.
The report published in the prestigious PLOS Biology journal lists all scientists who are among the top 100,000 across all disciplines and/or the top 2% of their disciplines, compiled from more than 6.8 million prolific authors and scientists in fields ranging from chemistry, to engineering, to medicine and veterinary sciences.
In the discipline of “materials” science, Dr. Cherkaoui ranked in the top 3,000 of the world’s more than 177,000 researchers in the field. He is best known for his pioneering work in micromechanics and nuclear engineering, and he has authored more than 200 publications including the first-ever micromechanics textbook. His international accolades include the France Medal from the National Center for Scientific Research, the Obama Award under the Material Genome Initiative, and the Lorraine Award for Excellence in Technology Transfer. He has also achieved a tenured professorship at Georgia Institute of Technology and a Boeing Endowed Chair and professorship at Mississippi State University.
“I am humbled by this recognition, and I owe a debt of gratitude to all of my co-authors and the vast network of Ph.D. students and contributors who have supported my work throughout my career,” said Dr. Cherkaoui. “I am proud to bring LIU to the forefront of global research as we strive to become a world-leading, pioneering university of the future.”
Dr. Cherkaoui was a pioneering influence of the International University of Rabat in Morocco, the International Joint Units (UMI) research institution between the French government and the Georgia Institute of Technology, and the France National Center for Scientific Research. He is a member of the European Commission material science division, and he is the associate editor of the American Society of Mechanical Engineers Journal of Engineering Materials and Technology.
“Dr. Cherkaoui’s visionary leadership and collaborative approach to interdisciplinary research across LIU has led to some of our most forward-thinking initiatives such as our Digital Health Institute and competitive artificial intelligence program,” said LIU President Dr. Kimberly R. Cline. “I am proud to see him recognized as one of the world’s greatest scientists; an honor he truly deserves.”
About Long Island University
Long Island University, founded in 1926, continues to redefine higher education, providing high-quality academic instruction by world-class faculty. Recognized by Forbes for its emphasis on experiential learning and by the Brookings Institution for its “value added” to student outcomes, LIU offers over 250 degree programs, with a network of 270,000 alumni that includes industry leaders and entrepreneurs across the globe. Visit liu.edu for more information.
Long Island University Celebrates Giving Tuesday With Inaugural Kickoff of LIU RISE
Brookville, NY – This Giving Tuesday, December 1, 2020, Long Island University will inspire generosity by launching an inaugural, university-wide LIU RISE campaign that runs through December 31st to support student scholarships.
Giving Tuesday, celebrated annually on the Tuesday following Thanksgiving, is a global generosity movement, unleashing the power of people and organizations to transform their communities and their world. Giving Tuesday will kick off the generosity season this year by inspiring people to give back on December 1 and throughout the year.
Long Island University’s LIU RISE initiative will help provide critical, long-term support for student scholarships at the University. Scholarship donors provide opportunities for competitive students to gain a world-class education while also propelling LIU towards becoming a Top 100 national university. For more details, and to learn how to donate, please visit the LIU RISE web page.
“Grassroots donations from our students, faculty, staff, alumni, and friends are an important way to support critical scholarships to equip thousands of our students to be leaders and champions for a lifetime,” said LIU’s Chief of Strategic Planning and Advancement Andy Person. “Every small donation counts!”
“Giving Tuesday inspires people all around the world to embrace their power to drive progress around the causes they care about, not just on one day but throughout the year,” said Asha Curran, Giving Tuesday’s CEO and co-founder. “With country and community leaders, millions of organizations, and countless givers of all kinds, Giving Tuesday is creating a shared space where we can see the radical implications of a more generous world.”
About LIU RISE Student Scholarship Campaign
YOU CAN MAKE A DIFFERENCE. Donors to the LIU RISE campaign provide critical, long-term support for student scholarships at Long Island University. Scholarship donors provide the opportunities for competitive students to gain a world-class education while also propelling LIU towards becoming a Top 100 national university. Most importantly, donors equip thousands of our students to be leaders and champions for a lifetime. ACT NOW!
About Long Island University
Long Island University, founded in 1926, continues to redefine higher education, providing high quality academic instruction by world-class faculty. Recognized by Forbes for its emphasis on experiential learning and by the Brookings Institution for its “value added” to student outcomes, LIU offers over 250 degree programs, with a network of 270,000 alumni that includes industry leaders and entrepreneurs across the globe. Visit liu.edu for more information.
LIU Partners With Fortune Future 50’s Dassault Systèmes
Long Island University and Dassault Systèmes, a world leader in 3D design and engineering software, announced an international partnership to deliver cutting-edge artificial intelligence and digital engineering technologies. The collaboration will establish a dynamic pharmaceutical ecosystem and innovation platform that fosters research, education and training through a state-of-the-art learning lab and design center.
LIU Gala Honors Lai, Haynes & Distinguished Alumni
Long Island University paid tribute to the exceptional careers of Mary M. Lai ’42, Gale Stevens Haynes ’72, and distinguished alumni at the annual LIU Gala. Attendees watched a moving tribute video celebrating the life and extraordinary legacy of the late Mary Lai. Gale Stevens Haynes received a lifetime achievement award for her 46 years of service to LIU. Additional achievement awards were conferred to the following alumni: Alfonso Duarte ’59; Irene Natividad-Cortese ’71; Andrea Cortese ’71, ’79; Nick Signorile ’86; Robin G. Senior ’90; Mohammed Taher ’09; and Lewis Lirosi ’15.
Tales of Theodore Roosevelt: TR, Literary Fella
Chairman of the Theodore Roosevelt Institute and LIU professor Tweed Roosevelt, great-grandson of America’s 26th President, will deliver a lecture titled “TR, Literary Fella,” from his Tales of Theodore Roosevelt series. The lecture examines President Roosevelt’s often underappreciated literary influence and extraordinary output. The account of what he wrote, what he read, how he influenced other writers, and his impact on the intellectual life of America is full of surprising anecdotes and reveals much about TR’s mind, his leadership, and his intellectual influence. Register here.
Professor’s Opioid Research Published in Neuroscience Journal
Dr. Grace Rossi, Professor of Psychology, co-authored a paper that was published in the journal of Cellular and Molecular Neurobiology. “Interactive Mechanisms of Supraspinal Sites of Opioid Analgesic Action,” builds on classic initial studies, including contributions from the renowned neuroscience researcher Dr. Gavril Pasternak, and follows through with studies up to the present.
Broadway Alum Performs in Benefit Show
Morgan Siobhan Green, ’16, performed in War of the Worlds, the first in a series of all-star benefit broadcasts from Keen Company. Based on Howard Koch’s legendary adaptation of the iconic H.G. Wells novel, the original production was once called “the greatest single radio script ever written.” Green made her Broadway debut in Be More Chill in 2019.
Long Island University Hornstein Center National Poll: What America Thinks About the 2020 Presidential Election
BROOKVILLE, NY, October 29, 2020 – Results of a breaking Long Island University Steven S. Hornstein Center for Policy, Polling, and Analysis national poll reveals what Americans think in the final days before the 2020 presidential election to be held on November 3, 2020.
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WHO ALREADY VOTED? DEMOCRATS 66%; REPUBLICANS 54%; INDEPENDENT/OTHER 43%
Americans were asked if they already voted. More than half (54 percent) of all respondents said they already cast their ballot. 66 percent of Democrats and 54 percent of Republicans already voted. Respondents who identify as independent or other party have been less inclined to vote early (43 percent). At the time of this national poll, more than 70 million Americans have already voted, exceeding half of the 2016 presidential election’s total turnout.
WHO WOULD YOU VOTE FOR IF THE ELECTION WERE HELD TODAY? OCT 27: BIDEN 47%; TRUMP 36%; UNDECIDED 9%; ANOTHER CANDIDATE 5% OCT 1: BIDEN 48%; TRUMP 31%; UNDECIDED 9%; ANOTHER CANDIDATE 7%
Americans were asked who they would vote for if the election were held today. Respondents said they would vote for Biden (47 percent), Trump (36 percent), and another candidate (5 percent). An additional 9 percent of respondents said they were undecided and 3 percent said they wouldn’t vote if the elections were held today. By comparison to an earlier national poll held on October 1, Trump has gained 5 points from 31 percent to 36 percent, while Biden holds steady at 47 percent, losing 1 point since earlier in the month.
AGE MATTERS HIGHEST MAJORITY WHO ALREADY VOTED: AGE 18-29 (58%); OVER 60 YEARS OLD (60%)
The highest rates of early voting occurred by respondents in the age range of 18 to 29 (58 percent) and those who are over 60 years old (60 percent). Respondents in the age range of 18 to 29 prefer Biden (50 percent) over Trump (28 percent). Respondents over 60 years old also prefer Biden (46 percent) over Trump (42 percent).
THE INDEPENDENT VOTE 57% OF INDEPENDENTS HAVE NOT YET VOTED
The highest number of votes yet to be counted come from respondents that reported as independent or other party (57 percent). The issues that matter most to Independent/other respondents were the economy (24 percent), coronavirus (13 percent), and health care (13 percent). Independents and Democrats both rated the issues of health care and coronavirus over ten points higher than Republicans as the one issue that mattered most on deciding how to vote. Republicans reported the economy at a higher rate (53 percent) than Independents (24 percent) and Democrats (14 percent).
VOTING METHOD OF CHOICE
Americans were asked how they voted. Among the respondents, 21 percent said they voted in person, 35 percent said they voted by mail-in ballot, and 44 percent said they did not vote yet.
FINAL STRETCH
The 2020 presidential election will be held in 4 days on November 3, 2020.
METHODOLOGY
This Long Island University Steven S. Hornstein Center for Policy, Polling, and Analysis online poll was conducted through SurveyMonkey from October 26–27, 2020, among a national sample of 1,573 adults, ages 18 and up. Respondents for this survey were selected from the nearly three million people who take surveys on the SurveyMonkey platform each day. Data for this week have been weighted for age, race, sex, education, and geography using the Census Bureau’s American Community Survey to reflect the demographic composition of the United States. The modeled error estimate for this survey is plus or minus 3.5 percentage points.
ABOUT THE LONG ISLAND UNIVERSITY STEVEN S. HORNSTEIN CENTER FOR POLICY, POLLING, AND ANALYSIS
The Long Island University Steven S. Hornstein Center for Policy, Polling, and Analysis conducts independent polling, empirical research, and analysis on a wide range of public issues. Our studies inform the public and policy makers about critical issues, attitudes, and trends shaping the world. Faculty and scholars from all schools of study at Long Island University participate in data collection and analysis. Visit liu.edu/Hornstein for more information and results from this national poll.
ABOUT LONG ISLAND UNIVERSITY
Long Island University, founded in 1926, continues to redefine higher education, providing high quality academic instruction by world-class faculty. Recognized by Forbes for its emphasis on experiential learning and by the Brookings Institution for its “value added” to student outcomes, LIU offers over 250 degree programs, with a network of 270,000 alumni that includes industry leaders and entrepreneurs across the globe. Visit liu.edu for more information.