Posted in Uncategorized on Aug 31st, 2009
Mandi Hollingsworth, a chemisty major and a transfer student this semester, is enjoying the class size at SU. “I never had a professor who knew my name or recognized me. The professors at SU are here to help. I’m not used to this, but I’m excited about it and know I will benefit from it.”
Posted in Uncategorized on Aug 28th, 2009
Mrs. Diane Payne welcomed students to Honors General Chemistry on their first day of classes. When she sprayed a white poster (previously painted on with two colorless chemicals) with iron(III)chloride, a welcome message appeared. Students enjoyed a colorful start to Chemistry at SU!
(The two colorless chemicals are ammonium thioicyanate and potassium ferrocyanide, the first of [...]
Posted in Uncategorized on Aug 25th, 2009
A warm welcome is extended to Dr. Jason Sonnenberg, our new computational chemist. Dr. Sonnenberg comes to us with extensive training in Physical Chemistry, Inorganic Chemistry and Computational Chemistry. He received his PhD from Ohio State University and completed a post-doctoral fellowship at Wayne State University. Dr. Sonnenberg will be teaching Physical Chemistry, General Chemistry [...]
Posted in Uncategorized on Aug 22nd, 2009
The Chemistry Department is very excited to start the 2009-2010 year! The start of a new academic year always brings wonderful energy and excitement to campus. It also gives us a fresh start with new programs, ideas and plans.
More details will follow on this blog about our Freshman and Transfer Mentoring Program, our senior Capstone [...]
Posted in Uncategorized on Aug 20th, 2009
All faculty (including, above, from left to right: Dr. Joe Matonoski, Dr. Tracey Mason and Dr. Jason Sonnenberg) gathered today in academic garb to welcome our freshmen to Stevenson University. The Convocation Address was delivered by Joyce J. Scott who inspired the students to take advantage of all opportunities to further their education. Freshmen students [...]
Posted in Uncategorized on Aug 18th, 2009
Is the above picture a sign you haven’t seen recently? Perhaps, since May? Well don’t worry, because as of next Monday, faculty, staff, and students alike, will get to see this sign on a frequent, if not daily, basis! The Department of Chemistry and Physical Sciences would like to extend a warm welcome to all [...]
Posted in Uncategorized on Aug 14th, 2009
This summer, Justine Crutchfield, a rising Chemistry Senior, enjoyed working as an intern at Procter and Gamble in Cincinnati, OH. This internship will fulfill part of her Senior Capstone requirements. Her project included working on Tide laundry detergent with the Formula Design and Products Research Departments. During her internship, Justine was presented with the challenge [...]
Posted in Uncategorized on Aug 11th, 2009
Alyssa Pawlowicz (left) and Evelyn Brown smile for the camera as they finish up their summer research. When asked what they liked best about their summer in the lab, Evelyn replied, “I like applying what I learned in my courses to a research project. I had a chance to work independently and be responsible for [...]
Posted in Uncategorized on Aug 7th, 2009
Laura Parrish (left), Chemistry Lab Manager, poses with an on-site technician from Varian. Helium fills are part of the routine maintenance needed to keep the NMR up and running for courses and research use.
Posted in Uncategorized on Aug 4th, 2009
Mr. Jay Tobin, Program Coordinator for Forensic Science, is using the Gas Chromatograph-Mass Spectrometer housed in the Chemistry Instrument Room, to work on research towards finding a new detection method for gunshot residues. Mr. Tobin loves research on finding new ways to detect crime, even if it involves hard work. He lives by the quote [...]