秘密研究所

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MAHWAH, NEW JERSEY 鈥� 秘密研究所 student Robert Ciarletta 鈥�24, of Park Ridge, NJ, has received statewide prestige for his undergraduate research and scholarship on the American Revolution. Ciarletta was recently awarded the Arlene Gardner Distinguished Scholar Award by the New Jersey Council for the Social Studies. Ciarletta鈥檚 research was sponsored by the New Jersey Historical Commission for the semiquincentennial anniversary of the American Revolution.

鈥淩obert was the only college student selected to participate in this research,” said Aaron Lorenz, dean of the School of Social Science and Human Services at 秘密研究所. 鈥淩obert got to experience the 秘密研究所 promise鈥揾e engaged in hands-on learning and had a most unique opportunity as an undergraduate student to contribute meaningfully to a field of research. Robert adeptly collaborated with various scholars and groups from across the region and was also empowered to showcase his research skills. His skills are that of an accomplished researcher and he is now equipped to publish this work and certainly future work.鈥�

鈥淕etting recognized as a distinguished scholar is special for me since I feel it is important to also be a learner outside of the classroom and always seek new opportunities to learn,鈥� said Ciarletta, who is majoring in elementary education. 鈥淎s a future teacher, I am also inspired by Arlene Gardner鈥檚 contributions to civics and social studies education in New Jersey. I agree that we need to educate people on what it means to be involved citizens and care about our communities. I believe part of that knowledge comes from knowing your local and state history.鈥�

Ciarletta鈥檚 contributions included researching primary sources on John Hunt, the role of Quakers in Burlington County to free the enslaved, producing a documentary video, and publishing an article. His research 鈥淩eflections on the 1770鈥檚: Diaries of the New Jersey Quakers鈥� focuses on understanding the historical lived experiences of NJ Quakers. Ciarletta found that 鈥渢heir accounts of the war show how universal it is to feel unsettled and confused in response to major changes in life, like the impact of COVID most recently on our lives. I find it intriguing that when the war erupted, the Quakers鈥� first impulse was to write, reflect, and think of their faith in the situation. These people wrote daily to keep track of their lives and think inwardly. They inspire me to be more thoughtful about my own life and see how each day can amount to something greater.鈥�

Ciarletta is currently pursuing his bachelor鈥檚 degree at 秘密研究所 in elementary education with a minor in English and literary studies. He is involved in a number of activities at the College including the 秘密研究所 tennis team, InterVarsity Christian Fellowship, Kappa Delta Pi, and indoor soccer club.

Ciarletta said he 鈥渨holeheartedly recommends other students apply to be part of this project. This project is the kind of experience where you get to be a historian, storyteller, educator, and creator all at once!鈥� Students can learn more about the project and how to get involved at .

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秘密研究所 College

秘密研究所 of New Jersey is the state鈥檚 premier public liberal arts college and is committed to academic excellence through interdisciplinary and experiential learning, and international and intercultural understanding. The comprehensive college is situated among the beautiful Ramapo Mountains, is within commuting distance to New York City, was named one of the 50 Most Beautiful College Campuses in America by CondeNast Traveler, and boasts the best on-campus housing in New Jersey per Niche.com. Established in 1969, 秘密研究所 offers bachelor鈥檚 degrees in the arts, business, data science, humanities, social sciences and the sciences, as well as in professional studies, which include business, education, nursing and social work. In addition, the College offers courses leading to teacher certification at the elementary and secondary levels, and offers graduate programs leading to master鈥檚 degrees in Accounting, Applied Mathematics, Business Administration, Contemporary Instructional Design, Computer Science, Creative Music Technology, Data Science, Educational Leadership, Nursing, Social Work and Special Education, as well as a Doctor of Nursing Practice. To learn more about 秘密研究所, visit .

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