Posted in Uncategorized on Apr 28th, 2009
Nicole Lee and Amanda Hieatzman, who are both freshman in Honors General Chemistry, work together to practice using the bunsen burner, striker, crucible, and tongs. Such lab skills, learned throughout the semester, helps to prepare the students to perform independent demonstrations during the last week of labs. The demonstrations will be performed in front of the [...]
Posted in Uncategorized on Apr 24th, 2009
Under the supervision of Ms. Heidi Kunert, Adjunct Professor of Forensic Science, members of her class prepare molds of evidence found in their mock crime scenes. These crimes scenes were set up outside of Knott Hall and included numerous pieces of evidence and mannequin victims. Students were required to close off their crimes scenes, find and [...]
Posted in Uncategorized on Apr 21st, 2009
Ms. Heidi Kunert, Adjunct Professor of Forensic Science, demonstrates to a group of students how to properly lift dusted fingerprints. This demonstration was conducted outdoors and allowed the studetns to dust and lift fingerprints from objects such as water/soda bottles, glasses, and tables. In addition, the students gained experience with various types of fingerprint brushes, [...]
Posted in Uncategorized on Apr 20th, 2009
Last week, Nick Zink, Chemistry alum ’02, successfully defended his thesis and received his Ph.D. in Organic Chemistry from the University of Maryland, Baltimore County (UMBC). His graduate research work focused on nucleoside adducts from a-hydroxy-N-nitrosomorpholine. On a visit to SU today, Nick explained that he loved the background he received from Villa Julie College/Stevenson [...]
Posted in Uncategorized on Apr 20th, 2009
Chris Stack received the American Chemical Society (ACS) Maryland Section Student Award from Stevenson University at an ACS meeting on Sunday April 19th at the Burkshire Hotel in Towson. Chris received this award for his overall academic excellence in upper-level chemistry courses and laboratory experiences. ACS Board Members, his parents and SU faculty members, Diane [...]
Posted in Uncategorized on Apr 17th, 2009
Adeline Heuchan and Yanita Boayne work together to prepare ink fingerprint cards as part of their Forensic Science class. These cards, which when completed contain all 10 inked fingerprints, can be used to exclude or link possible suspects to a crime scene. Because of this, the process of obtaining fingerprints must be done with precision [...]
Posted in Uncategorized on Apr 14th, 2009
As part of her independent research, Justine Crutchfield manipulates molecules with the use of a computer and special software. Justine performs her research under the direction of Dr. Marilyn Smith, who primarily researches anti-AIDS drug design. Through the use of computer aided drug design, Dr. Smith and Justine are interested in the synthesis of gp41 [...]
Posted in Uncategorized on Apr 10th, 2009
Students interested in chemistry came together to start the Stevenson University American Chemical Society Student Affiliates Club. Over a pizza lunch with several chemistry faculty members, students planned future activities, laughed and had a good time. Advertising is underway to encourage more chemistry majors to join in and add to the chemistry!
Posted in Uncategorized on Apr 8th, 2009
Heather Grafton and Kala Milazzo, Chemistry seniors and co-presidents of the Forensic Science Club, are excited to be selling tickets for their fundraiser. The Forensic Science Club has been very active this semester with many well-attended events, including CSI night and a pizza party. And the winner is………..TBA….
Posted in Uncategorized on Apr 7th, 2009
Rachel Buchanan, a freshman Chemistry major, analyzes the absorbance of visible light on numerous samples using a NovaSpec Plus Spectrophotometer. Spectrometry is a technique used to assess the concentration or amount of a given species. It is often used in physical and analytical chemistry for the identification of substances through the spectrum emitted from or absorbed by them.