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andrews@mail.csi.cuny.edu

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elidrissi@mail.csi.cuny.edu

Dr. Abdeslem El Idrissi is a professor or Biology at the College of Staten Island. His primary area of research is in the field of neuroscience, where he focuses on mental retardation and developmental disabilities such a Down syndrome, autism, and Fragile X syndrome.

Dr. El Idrissi received his BS in physiology from the University of Science (Morocco), his MS in endocrinology from Brooklyn College, and his PhD in neuroscience from the CUNY graduate school. He also was a postdoctoral fellow at the Institute of Basic Research in Developmental Sciences in molecular neurobiology.

As Deputy Director of the Macaulay Honors College at CSI, Dr. El Idrissi works with honors college students who are majoring in the sciences to help them plan their careers and to identify research opportunities with prominent CSI faculty.

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french@mail.csi.cuny.edu

Lisa French has been the Honors College Advisor at the College of Staten Island for three years. Before coming to the Macaulay Honors College, Lisa worked as the Assistant to the Dean of Undergraduate Studies and with College Now both at Brooklyn College. Prior to her work with CUNY, Lisa toured the country with the National Theatre for Children, performed in London, worked Off-Broadway as well as in regional theatre. Lisa earned her BFA in theatre from Adelphi University and her MFA in theatre from Brooklyn College. Lisa continues to work with emerging New York City playwrights.

Deborah Popper
Acting Director of the Macaulay Honors College at CSI

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popper@mail.csi.cuny.edu

Deborah Popper teaches geography at the College of Staten Island. She is also a visiting professor at Princeton University’s Environmental Institute.  With her husband, Frank Popper, she has analyzed the economic, demographic, and environmental pressures on the American Great Plains.  They invented the Buffalo Commons, a concept that makes ecological restoration the basis for Plains development.  Their ideas about the future of the region have stimulated a national debate. Dr. Popper is currently exploring how different American regions have historically responded to long-term population loss. 

She has a bachelor’s degree in history from Bryn Mawr College, a master’s degree in library science from Rosary College, and a masters and doctorate in geography from Rutgers University. In addition to her role as Acting Director of the Macaulay Honors College at CSI, Dr. Popper participated in the planning of the Macaulay seminars and taught Seminar Four, The Future of New York.

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romanoa@mail.csi.cuny.edu

Anita has been a member of the College of Staten Island community since 2003. She began her CSI career in Instructional Support Services and served as an Academic Appeals Coordinator before joining the Macaulay Honors College. Anita earned her BS in Management and Marketing from Cornell University and her MBA in finance from the Stern School (NYU). Before becoming a part of CUNY, Anita was a consultant with Accenture and a financial analyst for Credit Suisse First Boston. In addition to coordinating recruiting and admission events for the Honors College, Anita focuses on promoting student achievements and opportunities.

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uszacki@mail.csi.cuny.edu

Barbara has been an important part of the CSI’s Honors College for five years. Prior to joining the Macaulay Honors College, she was an administrator for firms specializing in scientific research and environmental consulting. Barbara is involved in all aspects of the Honors College and is especially enthusiastic about the admissions process.

Barbara is originally a native of New Jersey and lived in Philadelphia for 20 years before returning to the New York area. Avid travelers of the scenic Western United States, Barbara and her husband have enjoyed trips to Arizona, California, Oregon, and Hawaii.

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