Posted in Chemistry Alumni on Jun 30th, 2010
Best wishes to Maggie Widdowson, who just graduated with her BS in Chemistry this spring, on receiving the 2010 Association of Firearms and Tool Mark Examiners’ Scholarship. This competitive scholarship is awarded annually to exceptional students seeking careers in Forensic Science, especially in the areas of firearms and tool marks. Maggie is a part [...]
Posted in Chemistry Alumni, Research on Jun 28th, 2010
Christine Burns’ (‘08 BS Chemistry/’08 MS Forensic Science) research was published in the first edition of Stevenson University’s Forensics Journal. This journal provides the scholarly community with a wide range of subjects pertaining to forensic studies, including forensic science. The research project, Analysis of Ecstasy Compounds, was completed as part of Christine’s thesis for her Master’s [...]
Posted in Chemistry Majors, University Activities on Jun 23rd, 2010
Congratulations to Chemistry majors, Evelyn Brown (top) and Jennifer Schmitt, on receiving University Awards at Graduation. Evelyn won the Elizabeth McWethy Award for demonstrating exceptional creativity, manifesting genuine concern for society, and actively influencing the lives of others. Jen won the Orsia F. Young Leadership Award for performing in an outstanding manner as a leader in [...]
Posted in Chemistry Majors, Department Activities on Jun 20th, 2010
Congratulations to Chemistry Department Award Recipients! Justine Crutchfield, top, received the Academic Excellence Award and Marisa Bender received the Service Award. Both students were given their awards at the annual SOS Celebration last month. Warm congratulations!
Post-graduation plans: Justine has accepted a position as a chemist with Procter & Gamble in Cinncinatti, Ohio, and Marisa will [...]
Posted in Chemistry Majors, Department Activities on Jun 16th, 2010
Congratulations to Chemistry Senior Jenn Kurek on receiving the Excellence in Science Award! This award recognizes the student who excels in his/her Capstone Research course and who shows promise in the scientific realm. Jenn completed her Capstone research with Dr. Timothy Dwyer studying the off target effects of RNA interference. Congrats Jen! We wish you [...]
Posted in Chemistry Majors, Department Activities on Jun 13th, 2010
Students and faculty from the School of the Sciences (SOS) gathered for the annual end of year celebration extravaganza! Highlights of the students’ four years at SU were presented along with awards for research, service and academic excellence. There was plenty of good food and it was fun being with SOS friends. Congratulations to [...]
Posted in Chemistry Majors, Research on Jun 9th, 2010
Chemistry Sophomore, Amanda Hieatzmann, has been conducting research with Dr. Wendy Kimber for several semesters. She loves her work on stem cell research and is shown here presenting her work at the SU Spring Poster Session. What are her summer plans? Amanda will work the first part of the summer continuing her work with Dr. [...]
Posted in Chemistry Majors, Department Activities on Jun 6th, 2010
Each year, Honors Gen Chem II, ends the year with an exciting end of year project. Each student presents a chemical demonstration, explaining the chemistry behind the experiment. It is then related to topics covered in the course. This year, Dancing Raisins, Flaming Gummi Bears, Elephant’s Toothpaste and Making Ice Cream were among the experiments [...]
Posted in Chemistry Internships, Chemistry Majors, Department Activities on Jun 4th, 2010
Chemistry senior, Alexandra Doliska presented her work from her Capstone Internship at the Spring Poster Session. Alex completed her internship at the Alexandria Police Department in Alexandria, VA studying the recoverability of fingerprints exposed to freezing temperatures. She loved her internship and looks forward to working in this field after graduation. Congratulations on your graduation, [...]
Posted in Chemistry Internships, Chemistry Majors, Research on Jun 1st, 2010
All School of the Sciences majors who completed a Capstone Project or engaged in Independent Research during the spring semester presented their posters at the semiannual Poster Session in May. Faculty, students and visitors were all impressed at the vast array of work accomplished and the excellent manner in which our students could present [...]