Chemistry News Archive
It was a night of celebration, inspiration, and a whole lot of chemistry! The annual Chemistry Awards Night lit up the College of Science as students were recognized with awards, scholarships, and fellowships for their outstanding achievements in the field. The evening was skillfully emceed by Dr. John Markiewicz, who kept the program lively and
The College of Science proudly celebrated a night of excellence as several outstanding students, faculty, and staff were honored at the 2024–2025 Student Success Champions Award Ceremony. Among this year’s champions were: Jacob Longoria, Academic Advisor Dr. Thomas Jones, Associate Professor, Natural Resources and the Environment Dr. Sean McBride, Associate Professor, Physics Katherine Meek, Pre-Med
The Department of Chemistry returned to San Diego for the Spring 2025 American Chemical Society (ACS) National Meeting, bringing a new cohort of students since the department’s last visit in 2022. This year’s delegation included 15 undergraduate students and three faculty members. Fourteen students showcased their independent research through poster presentations, highlighting work completed in
The College of Science is proud to announce that alumnus Nick Kegley has successfully defended his dissertation to complete his Ph.D. in Biochemistry and Molecular Biology from The University of Georgia, where he conducted his research in the Haltiwanger Lab. Dr. Kegley received both his B.S. in Biochemistry (2017) and M.S. in Chemistry (2019) from
The Chemistry Department recently welcomed the 5th grade Talented and Gifted class from Martha Elementary for an exciting morning of hands-on science activities. Hosted by Professor Laura McCunn, the visit was part of an immersive “chemistry extravaganza” designed to spark curiosity and enthusiasm for science. The day began with outdoor bottle rocket launches using baking
Ten students were selected to participate in the 10-week Summer Undergraduate Research Experience (SURE) program at Marshall University. The objective of the SURE program is to enhance the intellectual infrastructure of the state by supporting undergraduates who are interested in performing research in any STEM field (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics). This program has been
Dr. Rosalynn Quiñones from the Department of Chemistry has published a recent study in the Journal of Crystal Growth & Design. The title of the manuscript is “A Novel Solid Form of Erlotinib: Synthesis by Heterogeneous Complexation and Characterization by NMR Crystallography”. The project was a collaboration with faculty from West Virginia University, Washington and
Congratulations, Dr. Yongick Kim! Dr. Kim’s proposed project entitled “Circadian Clock-Controlled Nitrogen Fixation for Fertilizer Production in Space” has been funded by NASA West Virginia Space Grant Consortium through their Research Initiation Grant program in the amount of $37,500 (NASA WVSGC: $25,000; Cost Share: $12,500).
High School Science Day was a huge success for all involved! Thank you to all the teachers and chaperones that attended the 2025 Marshall University High School Science Day on April 7th! Over 500 students from 14 schools across the region attended. This event was made possible in part through the NASA West Virginia Space
Students from Marshall University’s College of Science showcased their groundbreaking research at the Twentieth Annual Undergraduate Research Day at the Capitol in Charleston, WV! This event gives students the invaluable opportunity to present their work to state lawmakers and leaders, demonstrating the real-world impact of scientific discovery. By sharing their research at the Capitol, our