Posted in Chemistry Majors, Research on Nov 28th, 2009
Last spring, Yanita Boayue responded to an email from Chemistry Department Chair, Dr. Ellen Roskes, and is glad she did. The email led her to a Summer Research Experience for Undergraduates (REU) at James Madison U. She worked in an Organic Chemistry Research Lab under the direction of Dr. Kevin Caran using previously developed organogelators [...]
Posted in Chemistry Majors on Nov 25th, 2009
Kristen Carter posed for a photo while visiting Dr. Ellen Roskes, Chemistry Department Chair. Kristen is doing it all: she is a fulltime student, works part time for Student Activities, welcomes visitors to campus as a Green Shirt, is on the leadership team for Sigma Alpha Pi and a member of the Forensic Science Club. [...]
Posted in Chemistry Internships, Chemistry Majors on Nov 23rd, 2009
Evelyn Brown is now completing her Senior Internship at the Mount Washington Pediatric Hospital. She works with an interdisciplinary team of physicians, physical and occupational therapists and nurses to provide the best care possible to the children. She feels it is important to make a difference in the world by helping others.
Posted in Chemistry Majors, University Activities on Nov 22nd, 2009
On Friday, freshmen students participated in the annual Lego building challenge. Freshmen were charged with incorporating one of more elements of Career Architecture into a Lego creation. Each Freshmen Seminar Team did a great job and a good time was had by all.
Posted in Chemistry Majors, Research on Nov 19th, 2009
Jennifer Kurek recently spoke about her Capstone Research Experience: “My mentor, Dr. Timothy Dwyer, has allowed me to grow and come into my own as a chemist, while still giving me the guidance that I need to be successful and take advantage of everything that the Capstone Research Program has to offer. I truly believe [...]
Posted in University Activities on Nov 18th, 2009
Students, faculty and administrators attended a news conference today as President Manning announced the appointment of Ed Hottle as head coach of our new NCAA Division III football program. There was plenty of cheering about this new exciting development at Stevenson! Expect to see a lot of SU football regalia on campus!
Posted in Chemistry Majors, Research on Nov 16th, 2009
Justin Bobo and Rachel Gnanasekar pose in a lab at the University of Maryland School of Pharmacy. They are conducting their Capstone Research Project to improve ways to treat various diseases. Justin’s research project includes synthesizing new compounds for pain management and Rachel is synthesizing a polymer-drug complex for the treatment of breast cancer.
Posted in Chemistry Majors, Department Activities on Nov 13th, 2009
All freshmen and transfer students have the opportunity to benefit from the experience of upperclass chemistry majors. New students are paired with current students and so that they can get advice as they start at SU. One Friday afternoon, some mentors and mentees got together with faculty for a relaxing afternoon of chemistry puzzles, games [...]
Posted in University Activities on Nov 11th, 2009
Hundreds of students, faculty and staff welcomed Jean-Michel Cousteau to campus. Mr. Cousteau delivered a strong message of environmental awareness and the necessity of conservation and care for the environment. Mr. Cousteau was on campus en route to his evening talk downtown as part of the Baltimore Speakers Series.
Posted in ACS Affiliates Club, Chemistry Majors, Department Activities on Nov 8th, 2009
One hundred students, faculty and staff enjoyed the annual Chemistry Magic Show. Students performed magic tricks to impress the audience and then explained why they worked using chemical principles they had learned in classes. Pizza, laughs, singing and chemistry- a good time was had by all!