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    1. Research

      How Montclair’s 4+1 Program Turned My Childhood Science Project into Real Marine Biology Research

      At Montclair State University, the combined BS/MS in Marine Biology and Coastal Sciences helped Kelly Witters turn a third-grade horseshoe crab project into hands-on research for coastal conservation.

      A woman in a knit sweater with lobsters on it standing in a lab full of fishtanks
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      Montclair Offers Food-Insecure Students Support and Resources through Red Hawk Pantry, Other Services

      Many college students nationwide are experiencing food insecurity; Montclair is responding with expanded pantry services, fresh food access and student-centered offerings

      Kaori Sakae stands, arms crossed, in front of food-filled shelves at Red Hawk Pantry.
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      Groundbreaking Speech Therapy Research Helps Child Master the ‘r’ Sound in Weeks

      Innovative visual biofeedback technology, developed by a Montclair State University speech-language pathology professor, is helping children with speech sound disorders and training future SLPs

      8-year-old Colette Fougere says ‘r’ into a microphone while Alexis Gallagher looks on.
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      Montclair State University Mobilizes Green Teams for Environmental Solutions and Sustainability

      In its 10th anniversary year, the PSEG Institute for Sustainability Studies engages students in impactful environmental projects across New Jersey including corporate sustainability, flood mitigation, urban greening and regenerative agriculture.

      Collage of Green Teams students over 10 years working on sustainability projects across New Jersey, including urban gardens, farms, infrastructure sites and community presentations.
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      Study: Gen Z Perceive Risk ‘Everywhere They Turn,’ Early Research Shows

      Interviews shed light on risk factors contributing to youth mental health crisis, including mass shootings, social media and the climate crisis

      Student on the campus quad, looking away from camera (face not visible)
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      Hot Summer Days Ignite Scientific Minds

      University’s labs provide research opportunities for undergraduates in everything from studying the climate crisis to keeping swimmers safe

      Cepin in lab examining pollen sample
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      Pumpkin Spice is Still Nice in 2022, Study Finds

      Just in time for National Pumpkin Spice Day on Oct. 1, new research shows that pumpkin spice is as popular as ever on social media

      Photo showing an arrangement of fall items including pumpkin, leaves, cinnamon sticks
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      Experts: Sex Education Should Begin in Kindergarten

      First-of-its-kind research shows sex education yields positive outcomes beyond STD and pregnancy prevention

      Lisa Lieberman and Eva Goldfarb
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      The Best Time to Disclose Adoption Status to Children

      Professor’s groundbreaking study shows benefits of early adoption disclosure

      Amanda Baden
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      First-of-its-kind research in US shows benefits of early adoption disclosure

      Professor Amanda Baden’s latest study published in Journal of Family Issues

      Amanda Baden