School of STEAM

Honors Program Profile Toby Cree

Written by David Lyttle, Class of 2027 | 04/01/2025
Profile: Honors Student Toby Cree is a chemistry major with a passion for Green Chemistry. Toby’s thesis explores sustainable approaches to nanoparticle synthesis, specifically focusing on gold nanoparticles and fluorescent carbon dots.

Set Sail for Laughter: Anything Goes at Saint Francis University!

Center for Fine Arts | 03/14/2025
Saint Francis University’s Center for Fine Arts proudly presents Anything Goes, a high-energy musical comedy filled with romance, mistaken identities, and toe-tapping Cole Porter classics. Join us at the JFK Student Center Auditorium from April 10-13, 2025, for an unforgettable night of laughter, music, and Broadway-worthy fun!

Honors Program Profile Ava Rhoads

Written by David Lyttle, Class of 2027 | 02/28/2025
Profile of Honors Student Ava Rhoads, a double major in Aquarium and Zoo Science and Psychology, with minors in Biological Diving and Animal-Assisted Healthcare and Education. She has a full plate, but she thrives on the challenge.

Honors Program Profile Gavin Ross

Written by David Lyttle, Class of 2027 | 02/10/2025
Profile of Honors Student Gavin Ross, a chemistry major pursuing minors in history, mathematics, and Spanish. For his thesis project, he is exploring the sustainable use of mechanochemistry in metalation. He enjoys engaging with peers in the program who bring diverse perspectives to the table.

Saint Francis University: A Unique Gem in Engineering Education

Mitchell Jubas | 01/30/2025
Saint Francis University is one of the few small master’s comprehensive universities with an ABET-accredited engineering program, offering both personalized learning and graduate opportunities. This unique distinction sets SFU apart from most small schools, combining a close-knit community with the resources of a larger university.

Honors Program Profile Natalie Vogt

Written by David Lyttle, Class of 2027 | 01/28/2025
Profile of Honors Student Natalie Vogt, a junior biochemistry major with a pre-veterinary concentration, who is currently researching the effects of caffeine on cataracts in cow eyes. Last year, she completed a directed readings course, exploring the ethics of mortality and cancer’s impact on patients and families, presenting her findings at a research symposium.

SFU-1 Team Rockets Past Key Milestone in Satellite Mission

Mitchell Jubas | 01/10/2025
Saint Francis University’s SFU-1 team completed the Mission Definition Review for its first satellite, a 3U CubeSat studying solar flares’ effects on the ionosphere. With a launch planned for 2027, the team now prepares for the next milestone: the Preliminary Design Review in fall 2025.

Tapestries 2024 Winners

University Communications & Marketing | 01/06/2025
The 2024 digital edition of Tapestries, the literary and visual arts magazine of Saint Francis University, is available. The magazine features the winning entries of the Gunard Berry Carlson Creative Writing and Visual Arts Contest and the winners of the annual Father Callan Poetry Contest hosted by the School of STEAM and The Department of Literature & Languages.