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Winter Storm

Due to the recent winter storm, all classes and activities at Kean’s main campus in Union, Kean Ocean and Kean Skylands will operate remotely on Monday, January 26. 

The University will observe a Winter Wellness Day on Tuesday, January 27, following the storm. Classes and activities will not run, and employees are not expected to work. 

Only essential personnel should report to work as scheduled during the remote period or on Tuesday. Employees with questions about their status should consult their supervisor. 

Keanu’s Kitchen will remain open for residential students on the Union campus from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. Sunday through Tuesday. 

Two Kean Faculty Named Among the World's Top 2% of Scientists

Oct 15, 2024
A composite photo, with the headshot of Jennifer Chen on the left and the headshot of Supratik Kar on the right.

Two Kean University faculty members were recognized among the top 2% of scientists in the world by the Stanford/Elsevier 2023 ranking, highlighting the University’s growing research prominence.

Professor Jennifer J. Chen, Ed.D., chair of the Department of Early Childhood Education, and Assistant Professor Supratik Kar, Ph.D., of the Department of Chemistry and Physics, were among 223,152 researchers recognized worldwide. 

"The well-deserved recognition of these two distinguished faculty members reflects Kean's growing impact in advancing research and reinforces our mission as New Jersey’s first urban research university," said Kean Vice President for Research Susannah Porterfield, Ed.D. "I commend Dr. Chen and Dr. Kar for their scholarly achievement and impactful contributions to their fields and congratulate them on this well-earned achievement."

Scientists from Stanford University, in collaboration with Elsevier, publish the list each year based on citations received in research areas covering 22 scientific fields and 174 sub-fields. 

Chen’s research encompasses various aspects of early childhood education, including teaching practices, language and literacy, teacher education, and the impact of AI on young learners. She said the recognition affirms that she is making a difference by contributing scientific knowledge to the world.

“I feel incredibly blessed, honored and humbled to be among this notable list of the world’s top 2% scientists,” Chen said. “Achieving scholarly excellence is a vital part of what I do every day. I also feel that this recognition has helped elevate the reputation of Kean as a soon-to-be R2 research university.”

Kar, who was named to the list last year and in 2021, works in medicinal and biomolecular chemistry. He conducts research primarily on computer-aided drug design and discovery for viral diseases such as the Nipah and Zika viruses.

Additionally, this year for the first time, he was ranked among the top 2% of scientists in the career-long category. Kar said the recognition aligns with Kean’s commitment to urban research and a focus on addressing critical challenges facing humanity and the environment. 

“I am deeply honored by this recognition, as it reflects not only my dedication to advancing scientific knowledge but also the productivity, quality and real-world impact of my work,” he said. “My research is driven by the goal of creating solutions that benefit society, and this recognition motivates me to continue pushing boundaries and contributing to meaningful innovations.”

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