STEM seminars offer learning opportunities

Eryn Brennan In Motion staff writer Two recent STEM seminars share a common bond: Research in both polymers and epigenetics have the potential to affect us. Titled “Responsive Block Polymers Using Polypeptides: Bottom-Up Design in Macromolecular Materials,” with Dr. Daniel Savin of the University of Florida F and “Epigenetics: Our Continue reading STEM seminars offer learning opportunities

School of Mathematics, faculty creates free math prep textbook

By Cynde Puckett In Motion Staff Writer Recognition and awards were highlights at the November Board of Trustees meeting, with the Departments of Athletics and Mathematics being featured. Daytona State College’s Dean of Health, Wellness and Intercollegiate, William Dunne, presented awards for academic achievement to Head Coach of Women’s Golf, Continue reading School of Mathematics, faculty creates free math prep textbook

The Rally Point – Veterans speak out about the Islamic State

By Dave Masaitis In Motion Staff Writer Recent attacks in Paris illuminate an ongoing and irrefutable problem for the United States. One Daytona State College veteran, Brian Jones, reminds us, “Yesterday it was the Taliban, today it’s ISIS, and tomorrow it will be someone else.” Americans span the spectrum of Continue reading The Rally Point – Veterans speak out about the Islamic State

Emergency medical services prepares students for future careers

Eryn Brennan In Motion staff writer In the Emergency Medical Services program, the focus is on making sure that future paramedics and emergency medical technicians, or EMTs, are as prepared for their careers as possible. “Everything we’re doing is to try to make it real,” explains Kenneth Moorehouse, an EMS Continue reading Emergency medical services prepares students for future careers

Veterans Day a sad, solemn salute to nation’s finest

By Candice Thompson In Motion Staff Writer It was a humbling moment. A big crowd watched silently as the Detachment 157 Color Guard Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University Air Force, with purpose and solemn dignity, carried rifles and flags representing the United States and each branch of its armed forces across the Continue reading Veterans Day a sad, solemn salute to nation’s finest