Posted in Uncategorized on Jun 30th, 2009
Q: Why did you decide to participate in the summer research program?
A: I previously completed independent lab research for credit during two semesters. I enjoyed working independently and wanted to continue doing research for the chemistry department. I also needed a payid position to help pay for school.
Q: How has the summer research program helped [...]
Posted in Uncategorized on Jun 26th, 2009
Students in the Class of 2013 participated in Orientation 2009! Twenty Chemistry freshmen were warmly welcomed to campus and participated in a variety of activities. The Green Shirts, upper classmen involved in recruiting, provided assistance and musical entertainment. Shown here is the Chemistry class of 2013 with the Green Shirts.
Posted in Uncategorized on Jun 23rd, 2009
Michelle Serafin (above with microscope) and Alyssa Pawlowicz (above with computer) spend approximately 40 hours a week completing summer research under the supervison of Dr. Timothy Dwyer. Michelle and Alyssa, along with Evelyn Brown (not pictured), work together to determine mapping of off-target effects in RNA-interference using Caenorhabditis elegans as a model. C. elegans is [...]
Posted in Uncategorized on Jun 21st, 2009
The Chemistry Department wishes good luck to Amanda Carr ’09 as she starts her new position at United Therapeutics in Silver Spring, Maryland. Mandi is starting as a Quality Control Chemist at this biotechnology company, which focuses on the development and commercialization of unique products for patients with chronic and life-threatening cardiovascular, cancer and infectious diseases.
Posted in Uncategorized on Jun 19th, 2009
The Chemistry Department was proud to award the 2009 Award for Academic Excellence to graduating senior, Christopher Stack. Chris was chosen for this award for his high grades in all his coursework. Congratulations Chris! We wish you all the best as you continue your education at the University of Maryland School of Medicine.
Posted in Uncategorized on Jun 16th, 2009
Marisa Bender and Julia Wikoff retrieve CHO cells from a liquid nitrogen storage tank. This tank is designed to keep the stem cells extremely cold to ensure the cells stay alive and healthy. Marisa and Julia use the stem cells for their research under Dr. Tracey Mason.
Posted in Uncategorized on Jun 12th, 2009
The Chemistry Department was proud to award the 2009 Award for Service to the Department to graduating senior, Kala Milazzo. Kala was chosen for this award for her recruitment of new majors through University Open Houses, her participation in Department activities, including outreach events and freshmen mentoring, and her hard work with others in starting [...]
Posted in Uncategorized on Jun 8th, 2009
Dr. Tracey Mason takes some time away from her summer research to fill the NMR with liquid nitrogen. The liquid nitrogen keeps the NMR magnet at extremely cold temperatures to ensure proper functioning. The Chemistry and Physical Science department is very excited to have the NMR up and running!
Posted in Uncategorized on Jun 7th, 2009
Amanda McEarchern McGown, ‘05, visited SU last week. While a senior at Stevenson, Amanda completed her chemistry senior capstone project with Prof. David Goldberg at Johns Hopkins University and is currently pursuing her Ph.D. in inorganic chemistry in that lab. Amanda was pleased to share her latest publication in the Journal of the American Chemical Society [...]
Posted in Uncategorized on Jun 5th, 2009
Seniors enjoying the party
Graduating seniors, faculty and staff in the School of the Sciences gathered to celebrate the years’ accomplishments. Over good food, friends socialized and congratulated each other. The highlights of the event were the slide show on successes throughout the year, student awards from the School and a student prepared slide show of [...]