Science Abstracts News Archive
Students in Marshall University’s Aquatic Assessment class, along with members of several environmental science groups, spent Friday morning learning firsthand how professionals evaluate the health of West Virginia streams. Garret and his team from the West Virginia Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) led a live demonstration of a WV stream assessment, including Rapid Bioassessment Protocol
College of Science Chemistry faculty members Dr. Shin Moteki (principal investigator) and Dr. Scott Day (co-principal investigator) have secured a $568,000 grant from the National Science Foundation (NSF) to advance research on renewable polymer-based catalysts. The project engages a team of dedicated student researchers, including Lauren Dunsmore, Abby Darnley, Ramey George, Mackenzie Maynard, and Cody
The Biological Sciences Plants Group—featuring the Palmquist, Puppo, and Shakirov labs—recently traded the lab for the outdoors with a field walk at Green Bottom Wildlife Management Area. Students and faculty spent the afternoon spotting native plants, insects, and birds before wrapping up the day with a stop at the local favorite, Hillbilly Hot Dogs. It
Dr. Herman Mays, professor of biological sciences, recently co-authored a new publication examining the population structure of three crested penguin species in New Zealand. The research offers important insights for conservation: tawaki penguins appear stable and genetically diverse, while erect-crested penguins are divided into two distinct populations—those from the Antipodes Islands and those from the
Students in the Department of Natural Resources and the Environment are taking their learning to the field—literally! As part of the Agricultural Entomology course, they recently spent the day sampling pollinators among vibrant roadside flower patches maintained by the Ohio Department of Transportation. Armed with bug spray and pants tucked securely into their socks, the
The College of Science had plenty to cheer about during Saturday’s game against EKU—starting with two incredible supporters who are helping open doors for our students. We were honored to welcome Mr. Ed McComas, who recently established the Camp McComas Scholarship. This new award will support West Virginia students pursuing degrees in Environmental Science or
The College of Science is proud to join Marshall Magazine in celebrating alumna Alyssa Milbee, now a fourth-year medical student at the Marshall University Joan C. Edwards School of Medicine. A Teays Valley, WV native, Alyssa began her journey in the College of Science, earning dual degrees in biological and health sciences with minors in
The College of Science is celebrating a major research advancement thanks to a $530,000 Major Research Instrumentation (MRI) grant from the National Science Foundation (NSF). The award, led by Dr. Leslie Frost, Dr. Rosalyn Quiñones, and their colleagues, will fund the purchase of an Orbitrap Exploris 240 mass spectrometer (LC/MS/MS). This cutting-edge instrument will be
College of Science alumnus and former Yeager Scholar Dr. Will Alexander is putting a creative twist on chemistry! Now an Associate Professor of Chemistry at the University of Memphis, Dr. Alexander has launched an exciting project that blends science with brain-teasing fun. His upcoming book, The Periodic Puzzle Project: Chemistry x Sudoku, combines elemental history
Dr. Mindy Yeager-Armstead, along with colleagues from the University of Kentucky and University of Louisville, recently hosted a 3-day workshop to kick off the 2025–26 cohorts of two National Science Foundation–funded STEM programs: IMHubs and FLASH. These concurrent 10-month programs give undergraduates hands-on research experience, mentoring from faculty, opportunities to network, and even chances to