Students Join Magis Honors Program in STEM

Twenty incoming University of Scranton students began the Magis Honors Program in STEM, which 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, which is one of Scranton’s five programs of excellence, offers talented students a more intense, interdisciplinary experience of research in science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM).

The Magis Honors Program’s courses, which students will take over their four years at Scranton, combine a series of seminars on STEM and society with humanities courses. With guidance by faculty mentors, the students will 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 fall semester beginning, the students entering the Magis Honors Program participated in a field project at the Lacawac Sanctuary.

The following members of Scranton’s class of 2025 began the Magis Honors Program in STEM.

Gabrielle M. Bingener, Barto, is a neuroscience major at Scranton.

Stephen J. Butler, Telford, is a neuroscience major at Scranton.

Cabre A. Capalongo, Scranton, is a biology major at Scranton.

Arissa J. Chambers, Henryville, is a biology major at Scranton.

James P. Fox, Hillsborough, New Jersey, is a computer science major at Scranton.

Madelyne M. Gasper, Stroudsburg, is a biochemistry, cell and molecular biology major at Scranton.

Samantha G. Hoffmann, Millington, New Jersey, is a chemistry major at Scranton.

Michael J. Howard, Mayfield, is a biochemistry, cell and molecular biology major at Scranton.

Evan M. Hromisin, Dallas, is an Engineering Management major at Scranton.

Mary E. Krichbaum, Endicott, New York, is a chemistry major at Scranton.

Grace K. McDonald, Jamison, is a biochemistry major at Scranton.

Luciano P. Medico, South Abington Township, is a biology major at Scranton.

Jacob G. Mohring, East Stroudsburg, is a biochemistry, cell and molecular biology major at Scranton.

Liam P. Moran, Scranton, is a biology major at Scranton.

Theresa Pham, Philadelphia, is a biology major at Scranton.

Alexandra L. Shomali, Ellicott City, Maryland, is a biology major at Scranton.

Miriam M. Van de Water, Souderton, is a biochemistry, cell and molecular biology major at Scranton.

Grace E. Washney, West Wyoming, is a biochemistry major at Scranton.

Grace D. Wenzel, West Orange, New Jersey, is a chemistry major at Scranton.