Dyson College of Arts and Sciences

D Y S O N Y E A R I N R E V I E W • 2 0 1 9 – 2 0 2 0 10 Fact: when a cold snap occurs, and the water temperature in the Atlantic Ocean suddenly drops, sea turtles can become trapped—too cold to migrate to warmer waters. It's similar to hypothermia, and Department of Biology Chairperson Andrew Wier, PhD, has been working with the New York Marine Rescue Center (NYMRC) in Riverhead, New York, to assist in the rescue and rehabilitation of these "cold-stunned" sea turtles. "These are turtles who run into freezing water, float to the surface, and basically are recovered on the shore," Wier said. "They're warmed up and retained at the [rescue center]." The NYMRC's rescue program is directed by Maxine Montello '14, MA Environmental Science, and the data collected through the association with Wier may ultimately help to increase our understanding of various species, including their growth rates and migration patterns. Wier's collaboration with the NYMRC also creates new opportunities for Pace students to participate in various initiatives at the center. "It's a win-win situation on both ends," Montello said. A Historic Fed Challenge Win Saving the Sea Turtles Fiscally Successful Pace, bested only by the University of Notre Dame, was named first runner-up at the seventh annual college Fiscal Challenge in April 2020. The national competition, in which students construct a strategic plan to put the US federal government's public debt on a sustainable path, was held virtually and included a special section that was added to discuss issues due to COVID-19. Inside Dyson The Pace Federal Reserve Challenge Team made history in November 2019, winning its fourth first-place title at the 16th annual national College Fed Challenge in Washington, DC. The students, all economics and business economics majors, competed against institutions including Harvard University, Loyola University Maryland, the University of Chicago, and the University of Pennsylvania in their understanding of the US economy, monetary policymaking, and the role of the Federal Reserve System. The team captain was Scarlett Bekus '19, and professors Gregory Colman, PhD, and Mark Weinstock, CBE served as faculty advisors. "Not only do our team members walk away with the pride of a national title but also with invaluable knowledge we will use in our future education and careers," Bekus said.

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