chemistry
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Hoang wins poster award
Cornell College senior Nguyet Minh “Julie” Hoang won the Best Poster Award held as part of the Oak Ridge Science Semester.
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Cornell College Chemistry Club featured on KCRG
Students from the Cornell College Chemistry Club were featured on Cedar Rapids ABC affiliate KCRG-TV9 for holding a demonstration where they exploded pumpkins.
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Research leads to Columbia Ph.D. program for Wang
Jihang Wang, who graduated from Cornell College in May with degrees in chemistry and biochemistry and molecular biology, is pursuing a Ph.D. in chemistry at Columbia University.
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Chemistry course explores real-life CSI
In the chemistry course Real Life CSI, Professor Craig Teague offers students a chance to explore the real-world practice of forensic science and compare it to the Hollywood version.
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Best-selling author speaking Jan. 28
Sam Kean, a best-selling science author, will speak about neuroscience and his latest book, “The Dueling Neurosurgeons,” at 11:15 a.m. on Jan. 28 at Cornell College.
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Grant provides nuclear spectrometer
Twenty years might not seem like a long time, but when it comes to scientific equipment, it surely is.
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Grant provides new science equipment
The Roy J. Carver Charitable Trust has given Cornell College a $200,000 grant toward the purchase of a Nuclear Magnetic Resonance (NMR) spectrometer, an advanced piece of scientific equipment that will allow students perform more in-depth, hands-on research.
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Cornell, Coe share grant for scientific equipment
Coe College and Cornell College have jointly received a $10,000 Pittsburgh Conference Memorial National College Grant award to help purchase a new scientific instrument that will aid in a wide variety of experiments.
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Chemistry seminar: Sustainable Chemistry: Re-thinking chemicals
Prof. George Kraus from Iowa State University presented on the field of green chemistry.
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Thedacare internship information session
Dimensions is currently recruiting for a paid ($15/Hr) summer internship at the Thedacare Center for Healthcare Value in Appleton, Wisconsin. The internship is open to students in all majors, but is designed for students who are interested in healthcare, particularly in the areas of healthcare policy, administration and delivery.
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Science Cafe: Eat. Drink. Talk science.
Dr. Gabriele Ludewig of the University of Iowa College of Public Health will lead an informal discussion about hazardous chemicals, the environment and the potential impact on your health.
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How to land a summer research position
We’ll discuss how research experience will help your development as a scientist, how to locate and apply for campus and off-campus opportunities, and provide you with a packet of information which includes a spreadsheet highlighting external research competitions, a sample resume and personal statement, and rules of etiquette for requesting a letter of recommendation. Oct. 28 at 11:30 a.m. and 3:30 p.m. Shaw conference room in Thomas Commons.
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Martinez begins Ph.D. path in chemistry at Northwestern
Jose Martinez credits early guidance in his chemistry courses for providing the skills he used to earn two high-level internships and a spot in Northwestern University’s doctoral program.
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Sowers earns spot in MIT chemistry graduate program
Molly Sowers discovered a love for chemistry at Cornell and begins graduate studies at MIT in 2012. She credits Cornell faculty for providing inspiration and the preparation necessary to excel in a high-level internship at the University of Nebraska.
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Celebrating Addison Ault’s 50 years at Cornell
Longtime chemistry professor Addison Ault is retiring after 50 years at Cornell. The chemistry department is holding a celebration April 14 to honor his impact on generations of students.
Hoang wins poster award 
Cornell College Chemistry Club featured on KCRG 
Research leads to Columbia Ph.D. program for Wang 
Chemistry course explores real-life CSI 
Best-selling author speaking Jan. 28 
Grant provides nuclear spectrometer 
Grant provides new science equipment 
Cornell, Coe share grant for scientific equipment 
Martinez begins Ph.D. path in chemistry at Northwestern 
Sowers earns spot in MIT chemistry graduate program