Posted in Chemistry Majors, Department Activities on Mar 2nd, 2010
Forensic Science graduate student Kala Milazzo (seated left, BS Chem 2009) and Chemistry freshman Megan Staudenmeier look up and smile for the camera as they sell tickets at the raffle sale sponsored by the Forensic Science Club. The lucky winner will win an HDTV. The club will use the money for club activities including a trip [...]
Posted in Department Activities on Feb 5th, 2010
During the past few months, the Science Safety Manager and Chemistry Laboratory Manager worked together to complete a glove analysis for the Department of Chemistry and Physical Sciences. At the end of the analysis, four new gloves were recommended for and bought by the department. The gloves include nitriles, neoprenes, butyl rubber, and silver shields. By using [...]
Posted in ACS Affiliates Club, Chemistry Majors, Department Activities on Jan 29th, 2010
Marisa Bender, a graduate of South Hagerstown High School, is preparing to finish her Bachelor’s degree in Chemistry and will then enter graduate school to study Forensic Science. Marisa explains the reason she chose to come to SU was due to the small class sizes and the opportunities for one-on-one time with faculty and staff. [...]
Posted in Chemistry Majors, Department Activities, University Activities on Jan 26th, 2010
On January 21st, the School of the Sciences hosted the 12th annual Science and Mathematics Fall Research and Internship Poster Session. During this event, all students who participated in either research or an internship gathered to present their work and posters to the SU campus and outside community. The department would like to congratulate the Chemistry [...]
Posted in Chemistry Alumni, Department Activities, University Activities on Jan 22nd, 2010
On January 20th, the Department of Chemistry and Physical Sciences hosted a Forensic Science seminar in which SU alumni, Melissa Kline, talked about Forensic drug history, abuse, and use. Ms. Kline graduated with her Masters in Forensic Science from SU and currently works as a Drug Chemist for Frederick County, MD and is stationed at [...]
Posted in Department Activities on Dec 24th, 2009
The Department of Chemistry and Physical Sciences wishes everyone a Happy Holiday Season. If you are interested in receiving the Department’s Holiday Newsletter and Update, please send an email to eroskes@stevenson.edu. This Blog will continue activity after New Year’s. Happy Holidays to all!
Posted in Chemistry Internships, Chemistry Majors, Department Activities, Research on Dec 21st, 2009
Senior Chemistry majors, Jennifer Schmitt, Anthony Pellone and Garrett Jordan, are shown here hanging up their posters to present their work from their Capstone research or internship experiences. The faculty graders were very impressed with the students, finding them knowledgeable, poised and proud of their work this fall.
Posted in Chemistry Majors, Department Activities on Dec 14th, 2009
Students in this seminar class applied Career Architecture to presenting an assigned career to an audience of all students enrolled in this course this semester. Students are shown here acting out skits for a biochemical engineer and an osteopathic physician. Judges from Career Services chose the best performers. A good time was had by all!
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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 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!