Science Abstracts News Archive
The Marshall University College of Science recently celebrated the induction of new members into its Pi Mu Epsilon chapter, recognizing outstanding achievement in mathematics. On Friday, January 30, the Marshall chapter inducted Michael Davis, Belle Divine, Fred Dohring, Niko Faulcon, Lauren Hutchison, Cameron Loader, Katelyn Parker, Alex Patterson, and Rahson Robinson. Pi Mu Epsilon is
Despite snowy weather, the Marshall University College of Science helped make another Green & White Day a success by welcoming prospective students and families to campus. Green & White Day is an admissions open house designed to introduce future Herd members to academic programs, student life and campus resources at Marshall. Throughout the day, visitors
The Marshall University College of Science is proud to celebrate the success of its alumni who recently matched into highly competitive medical specialties through the Marshall University Joan C. Edwards School of Medicine. College of Science alumni Alex Dague, Dominic Collins, and Alex Simpkins were among a group of fourth-year medical students recognized for their
Dr. Mindy Armstead, professor and chair of Natural Resources and Earth Sciences in the College of Science at Marshall University, was honored today at the Marshall University Board of Governors meeting for her ongoing research contributions. Her work on improving flood monitoring and prediction in Appalachian headwater streams was recently featured in Environmental Monitor, highlighting
Dr. Rosalynn Quiñones, professor of chemistry, and Delaney Geary, a senior majoring in forensic chemistry, have received prestigious awards from the Society of Toxicology for 2026. Both were recognized through the Society’s Undergraduate Development Program and will represent Marshall University at the 2026 SOT Annual Meeting. Dr. Quiñones received the Undergraduate Development Program Advisor Travel
Seven chemistry students from the College of Science shared their research on an international stage in December 2025 at Pacifichem 2025 in Honolulu, Hawaii. The students presented poster presentations alongside Dr. Rosalynn Quiñones, representing Marshall University at one of the world’s largest chemistry conferences. Student presenters included Levi Blankenship, Alexis Kiara Bowles, Jose Buxo, Andrew
Ed Lukhmanov, academic laboratory manager for the Department of Chemistry in the College of Science, has been named a recipient of the John Marshall Service Award for university staff. Lukhmanov was recognized for going above and beyond his regular duties to support the department. Through careful management and problem solving, he has helped save the
Faculty and students from the Department of Mathematics and Physics represented Marshall University at the Joint Mathematics Meetings in January, the largest mathematics conference in the world. The annual conference brings together thousands of mathematicians to share new research, organize specialty sessions, and highlight student scholarship. Several faculty members served as session organizers and presenters.
On January 8, 2026, Dr. Tom Cuchta, assistant professor in the Department of Mathematics and Physics, joined more than 275 mathematicians from 12 national mathematics societies in Washington, D.C., for #MathSciOnTheHill. The annual event brings mathematicians together to meet with lawmakers and advocate for strong federal support of mathematics research and education. Dr. Cuchta was
The College of Science invites families from the community to spend a day exploring science together during this year’s Family Science Fun Day on March 28 from 1 to 5 p.m. Children and their families will enjoy hands-on, interactive activities at stations located throughout all floors of the Science Building. As they visit each station,