More Graduation 2013 Pictures
May 20th, 2013 by Ellen Roskes
Congratulations to the 2013 Chemistry Graduates
May 17th, 2013 by Ellen Roskes
“Go confidently in the direction of your dreams. Live the life you have imagined.” – Henry David Thoreau
With best wishes to all of our graduates from everyone in the Chemistry Department.
Annual May Celebration
May 14th, 2013 by Ellen Roskes
The School of the Sciences celebrated our seniors at the annual May Celebration. Food, awards, slide shows and presents made the event spectacular! Congratulations to all of our May 2013 chemistry, math, biology, biotechnology and medical technology graduates!
ACS Club has Phenomenal Year
May 12th, 2013 by Ellen Roskes
Congratulations to the officers, members and advisor of the ACS Club on an excellent and event-filled year! Some of the highlights of this year’s activities included participation in the Welcome Picnic and Haunted Hallways, making a Chemis-tree, coordinating and running the annual SU Magic Show, coordinating and running a magic show at a local high school, creating slime, making and eating ice cream and creating bouncy balls. The club just received notification that it is now an official American Chemical Society Affiliate Club! Special thanks to the club officers Anna, Janice, Josh, Hannah, Shelby and Stephen and to the club advisor, Mrs. Diane Payne, for all of their hard work this year!
Maryland Section ACS Award Winner
May 8th, 2013 by Ellen Roskes
Congratulations to chemistry senior, Dalilah Brown, on receiving the American Chemical Society Maryland Section Student Award from Stevenson University. She was officially recognized at a local ACS meeting in April and at SU at the School of the Sciences May Celebration. Dalilah received this award for her high academic performance in upper-level chemistry courses and laboratory experiences and her participation in departmental activities and projects. Congratulations, Dalilah!
Noble Young Scientists
May 5th, 2013 by Ellen Roskes
(continued from previous blog)… are Monique Scott-Hayes (left) and Mary Eden. When asked what they were doing, they asked to be quoted exactly: ”We are noble young scientists and science geeks. We are pursuing a future in the art of scientific research.” And, they were having a great time in lab that afternoon!
General Chemistry Lab
May 4th, 2013 by Ellen Roskes
Patricia Law (left) and Heather Drake are working on a General Chemistry II experiment together. They are isolating ions to determine the metal ions in an unknown substance. Meanwhile, working on the same experiment, are… (see next blog!)
Science Students and President Manning
May 2nd, 2013 by Ellen Roskes
Several senior science students gathered for a celebratory lunch today at TGI Friday’s before the School of the Sciences Poster Session. They were excited to see President Kevin Manning at the restaurant! President Manning greeted all of them, took a picture with them, and helped pay for their lunch. Warm thanks to President Manning from our students!
Honors General Chemistry Demonstrations
Apr 30th, 2013 by Ellen Roskes
Congratulations to the 2013 Honors General Chemistry II students on their successful completion of the end of year demonstrations! Each student independently planned, practiced and performed an experiment related to the material covered during their freshmen chemistry course. The class also produced a booklet with procedures for each demonstration with safety precautions and a complete explanation of the chemistry behind each experiment. Congratulations to the students and to their instructor, Mrs. Diane Payne!
Research on Treatments for Hepatitis C
Apr 28th, 2013 by Ellen Roskes
Chemistry junior, Steven Sands (left) is conducting research this semester with Dr. Dawn Ward (right). He is doing an organic chemistry research project synthesizing a zinc binding molecule that has the potential to treat hepatitis C.