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An immersive journey to a forest canopy in a one-of-a-kind virtual reality space was just one of the memorable moments for the 19 students majoring in design and environmental analysis (DEA) on their visit to Manhattan last month. The students traveled with Nooshin Ahmadi, lecturer in the Department of Human Centered Design (HCD), visiting several design firms as part of her Design Portfolio and Communication class.

“DEA is a multidisciplinary major,” said Ahmadi. “Our graduates

March of Dimes, the organization working to improve the health of moms and babies, has recognized Kimberly O’Brien, professor in the Division of Nutritional Sciences, with the Agnes Higgins Award in Maternal Fetal Nutrition for her research on iron, vitamin D and calcium in pregnancy. The award will be presented to O’Brien at the annual meeting of the Pediatric Academic Societies (PAS) on April 24-28, 2025, in Honolulu. 

O'Brien’s work has revealed invaluable insights

Juan Hinestroza, the Rebecca Q. Morgan '60 Professor of Fiber Science and Apparel Design, is one of 11 State University of New York (SUNY) employees selected as a fellow for the 2024 SUNY Hispanic Leadership Institute (HLI).

Established in 2017, HLI is part of SUNY’s commitment to become the most inclusive university system in the U.S. It is a demanding six-month experience for SUNY leaders of Hispanic descent and their allies that positions them