Posted in Uncategorized on Jan 31st, 2009
Andrea Bell (left) and Yanita Boayue (right), students in Dr. George Lauterbach’s General Chemistry II course, are using the computer to calculate the bond angles and bond lengths of ammonia and other simple molecules using Molecular Modeling. They are also investigating the energy of each molecule and determining which method of calculation best fits the [...]
Posted in Uncategorized on Jan 30th, 2009
Jessica Sullivan, who recently graduated with her Bachelor’s degree in Chemistry and her Master’s Degree in Forensic Science from Stevenson University, conducted DNA research as part of her thesis capstone project. Jessica, who will be moving to England this year, plans to utilize this laboratory experience in a forensics career and was grateful to have had the opportunity [...]
Posted in Uncategorized on Jan 29th, 2009
Dr. Tracey Mason (center) and her research students, Ashley Pitti (left) and Rachel Bullock, take a break in the chemistry research lab and smile for the camera! Currently, they are constructing an interstrand plasmid construct. Both students have learned new laboratory techniques and look forward to applying what they learn to their future careers.
Posted in Uncategorized on Jan 23rd, 2009
Dr. David Drewer, an Adjunct Professor of Physics, has wide ranging interests in science that he likes to share with both students and faculty. Recently, he traveled to London, England to visit the Science Museum. This world renowned museum was founded in 1857 with objects shown at the Great Exhibition held in the Crystal Palace. Below are [...]
Posted in Uncategorized on Jan 19th, 2009
Students and faculty gathered for “Spring into Summer Opportunities”. Students who had previously done summer research and internships at Stevenson and in the broader scientific community discussed the various opportunities and shared their excitement. Students described their projects and talked about how much their experiences helped them in their subsequent coursework and in later research [...]
Posted in Uncategorized on Jan 19th, 2009
The Chemistry Department welcomes all new transfer students and welcomes back all students for the Spring 2010 semester! We’re excited to start new initiatives and continue existing programs in 2010. Please stay tuned to this blog during the semester as we highlight students, faulty, courses, student clubs, research and internship experiences, and start our new [...]
Posted in Uncategorized on Jan 16th, 2009
Today is a RAVENS RALLY at Stevenson University!! Students, faculty and staff showed their Ravens spirit by wearing purple or their favorite Ravens apparel. This was done in support of the Maryland Food Bank. Participants were asked to donate cans of soup for delivery to the Food Bank. This was a great opportunity to dress down, [...]
Posted in Uncategorized on Jan 13th, 2009
Spring semester 2009 is officially underway and the Department of Chemistry and Physical Sciences is happy to offer over 20 courses, with numerous sections of each! Of these courses, most include a laboratory component, which helps to prepare students for future education, research, and careers in a laboratory setting. The Department is also pleased to offer two Senior [...]