Adelphi University’s SPARK Center–formerly known as the Office of Undergraduate Research and Creative Works–was established in 2022 to amplify and enrich the academic experience of our undergraduate students by supporting student scholarship and creativity—a key priority of our Momentum 2 strategic plan. We support faculty and undergraduate students as they embark on inquiry-driven, creative research endeavors.
From the classroom to the lab: Our talented undergrads are exploring the world of chemistry with Justyna Widera-Kalinowska, PhD
Justyna Widera-Kalinowska, PhD, has been a member of Adelphi’s faculty for nearly two decades, joining the University’s Department of Chemistry in 2005.
Dr. Widera-Kalinowska is well known for her commitment to teaching, inspiring and collaborating with students to expand their academic experiences beyond the classroom. Early in her time at Adelphi, she created and continues to operate a highly active research laboratory focused on developing components used in solar panels, engaging more than 85 Adelphi undergraduate students in this work to date. Dr. Widera-Kalinowska has also been awarded two International Research Experiences for Students grants from the National Science Foundation, through which she has taken 24 Adelphi students to the University of Warsaw in Poland to conduct high-level research on nanomaterials. She is a well-published scholar who frequently publishes with students who work in her laboratory.
Justyna Widera-Kalinowska, PhD, professor of chemistry, will serve as the next director of the University’s Office of Undergraduate Research and Creative Works.
