Posted in Chemistry Faculty, Chemistry Majors, Research on Oct 31st, 2009
Chemistry Senior, Janine Ladzinski, is completing her Capstone research project with SU faculty member, Dr. Sara Narayan. They are investigating a more cost effective synthesis of Tenofovir, an anti-AIDS drug currently in use worldwide. Janine commented, “I like working on a project that can potentially help others. In addition, I love what I do! I [...]
Posted in Chemistry Majors, University Activities on Oct 29th, 2009
Chemistry major, Jen Schmitt, came to classes today dressed as a tribal princess in preparation for a Costume Contest tonight in the Rockland Center. Jen is the President of the Mustang Activities and Programming Board. She loves being involved in University activities and encourages others to do so. She strongly believes that being involved allows [...]
Posted in Chemistry Majors on Oct 28th, 2009
Sophomores Christina Toone and Scott Shuler study the 3d arrangements of cyclohexanes using Spartan modeling in a computer-based lab in Organic Chemistry. By comparing the energies of different molecules, students in this course will be able to understand why some cycloalkanes are more stable than others.
Posted in ACS Affiliates Club, Chemistry Majors, Department Activities on Oct 27th, 2009
Members of the ACS Student Affiliates Club gathered to participate in a tie dying event to kick off one of many events the club has scheduled for the academic year. White shirts were used (which were specifically made for the club) and students had various options for colors and designs. The club then decided to [...]
Posted in ACS Affiliates Club, Chemistry Faculty, Chemistry Majors, Department Activities on Oct 26th, 2009
Students and faculty wore their newly designed SU ACS club t-shirts in honor of National Chemistry Week. The shirt was designed by students to reflect this year’s theme of “Chemistry: It’s Elemental.”
Posted in Chemistry Majors, Research on Oct 25th, 2009
Chemistry senior, Jennifer Kurek, is currently completing her capstone research project with Dr. Timothy Dwyer. She is investigating the accuracy of a gene suppression algorithm that predicts the genes suppressed by the off-target effects of RNA interference in the nematode, C. elegans. Her research has the potential to be used in the pharmaceutical industry to [...]
Posted in ACS Affiliates Club, Chemistry Majors, Department Activities on Oct 16th, 2009
The ACS Student Affiliate Club is an organization for undergraduate chemistry majors and minors, enhancing their college experience and helping to prepare them for successful careers. Members engage in networking, explore career options, and participate in national and local American Chemical Society events. Above from left to right, Michelle Serafin, Julia Wikoff, and Alyssa Pawlowicz [...]
Posted in Department Activities on Oct 13th, 2009
The Department of Chemistry and Physical Sciences is currently in the process of getting rid of old, used equipment in order to make room for new, more up to date instruments. The instrument pictured above is a glove box, which is a sealed container that is designed to allow one to manipulate objects where a [...]
Posted in Department Activities on Oct 9th, 2009
As part of an astronomy class, students use a parallax system to demonstrate how you would measure distances to stars, planets, etc. While some students held different color sticks at various distances to represent stars, other students used a viewing guide to determine how far the sticks, or “stars” were being held. The students then [...]
Posted in Department Activities on Oct 6th, 2009
During a hands-on demonstration, students taking an entry level forensics course learned how to prepare cast molds of shoe prints in dirt, as well as how to lift fingerprints from objects such as glasses, poster paper, cardboard, etc. This course is taught by Professor Heidi Kunert who has over 10 years of law enforcement experience, most [...]