With one foot in the mountains of Tajikistan and the other on TCNJ’s campus, history Professor Jo-Ann Gross sheds light on a region of the world that she says is often viewed only through the distorting prism of politics.

From ‘Oregon Trail’ to ‘Call of Duty,’ video games have captivated audiences for decades. But a new trend—gamification—is turning a platform traditionally associated with entertainment into a functional way to gather data, enhance people’s life choices, and more.

English Professor Michele Tarter’s interest in witches extends far beyond the commercialized green faces and cackling laughs to a history rich with misunderstanding and scapegoating. She wants to “reclaim the stories of wise women and hags” that have been muddled by superstition.

Funded by a grant from the National Science Foundation, Janet Morrison and a team of student researchers are conducting a six-forest study over the next few years with a “planned invasion” of two non-native species—Japanese stilt grass and garlic mustard—into controlled plots of forestland.

Associate Professor of Chemistry Benny Chan’s research focuses on discovering new compounds with thermoelectric and superconducting properties.