Faculty & Staff Accomplishments
We are excited to share recent accomplishments from faculty and staff members at our campuses around the world.
Accomplishments are listed by date of achievement in reverse chronological order, with the most recent first.
Amanda Golden
College of Arts and SciencesAmanda Golden, Ph.D., associate professor of English in the Department of Humanities, co-edited The Poems of Sylvia Plath with Karen V. Kukil, released on May 7, 2026. The publisher, Faber and Faber, describes the book as "a landmark publication: the definitive edition of the poet’s work for scholars, students and general readers." The book has been reviewed in the United Kingdom's The Times and Prospect Magazine. Golden and Kukil were also recent guests on The Spectator's Book Club podcast.
Jonathan Goldman
College of Arts and SciencesJonathan Ezra Goldman, Ph.D., professor of English, Department of Humanities, has published the book, "Hidden Histories of Jazz Age New York From the Suppressed to the Strange," on May 1, 2026. Published by SUNY Press, the book takes a fresh look at New York City in its most iconic decade, unearthing stories of everyday life and marginalized communities.
Wei Zeng
College of Engineering and Computing SciencesWei Zeng, Ph.D., assistant professor of mechanical engineering, and his students have published "Advancements in soft robotics: materials, actuation, modeling, and applications" in Materials Research Express on April 30, 2026. The paper presents a systematic review of soft robotics developments over the past 25 years, covering material classes, actuation mechanisms, computational modeling approaches, and application domains.
Melissa DiMartino
College of Arts and SciencesMelissa DiMartino, Ph.D., associate professor of psychology and counseling in the College of Arts and Sciences, has published an academic research article, “The Impact of Smartphone Use on Course Comprehension and Psychological Well-Being in the Middle School Classroom,” in the Journal of Educational and Developmental Psychology on April 30, 2026.
Matthew Masciandaro
School of Health ProfessionsMatthew Masciandaro, D.P.T., assistant professor of physical therapy in the School of Health Professions, was quoted in an NBC News article, "How to relieve shoulder pain at home without painkillers, according to doctors." The article, published on April 22, 2026, featured his comments on the use of heat, cold, and massage.
Kate E. O'Hara
College of Arts and SciencesKate E. O’Hara, Ph.D., associate professor of interdisciplinary studies, presented “Developing a Culture of Inclusion and Success: Sharing Asset-Based Strategies” at the AAC&U Conference on Learning and Student Success, on April 17, 2026. O’Hara’s session reflected the powerful role of high-impact practices in implementing asset-based pedagogies that foster belonging, improve attendance, and support the academic success of students often underserved in higher education.
Deborah Y. Cohn
School of ManagementDeborah Y. Cohn, Ph.D., professor of marketing in the School of Management, presented "Faculty Lifetime Value and AI Faculty Development: A Conceptual Framework for Marketing Education," at the 2026 Marketing Educators’ Association Conference, on April 17, 2026.
Amanda Golden
College of Arts and SciencesAmanda Golden, Ph.D., associate professor of English in the Department of Humanities, was a guest on Naomi Mercer's Booked and Banned podcast on April 16, 2026. Golden discussed Sylvia Plath's novel, The Bell Jar, published in 1963.
Anthony Dimatteo
College of Arts and SciencesAnthony DiMatteo, Ph.D., adjunct professor of English, has published a memoir, Home Boys, with Apprentice House on April 14, 2026. The book draws loosely upon his ten-year residence in a group home for boys where he was the live-in supervisor, focusing on the life stories of six boys, spanning all of New York City and, at times, creating the semblance of a loving family.
Colleen Kirk
School of ManagementOn April 13, 2026, Colleen P. Kirk, D.P.S., professor of marketing, was interviewed on the National Public Radio show MarketPlace, on a nationally broadcast segment, “Is ‘made by humans’ the new premium label?” Kirk discussed her research on how consumers react to marketing and products perceived as designed with AI. The segment, on a program reaching roughly 7 million listeners, was also featured on multiple regional public radio stations across the country, including major markets such as Los Angeles, Boston, and Seattle.