Science Abstracts News Archive
Matison Brown, a Criminal Justice major in Marshall University’s College of Science, is graduating this semester after serving as a resident assistant in Buskirk Hall. Brown has been a member of the Housing and Residence Life staff, where she played an active role in supporting students and building community on… Read More
Faculty and students from the Marshall University Department of Biological Sciences recently traveled to Carter Caves State Resort Park in eastern Kentucky to take part in the park’s annual Wildflower Weekend. Members of the Palmquist, Puppo, and Shakirov research labs spent the day observing and identifying spring wildflowers in one… Read More
Ethan Adkins, a College of Science alumnus and 2018 biochemistry graduate, recently defended his doctoral research at the University of Cincinnati. He will now transition into medical training, continuing an academic path that reflects the strong foundation he built at Marshall University. Adkins conducted undergraduate research in the Chemistry Department… Read More
Dr. Derrick Kolling, professor of chemistry at Marshall University, was recognized at the Spring General Faculty Meeting as the Senior Recipient for Sciences and Technology of the Marshall University Distinguished Artists and Scholars Award. The prestigious award honors faculty members for excellence in research and scholarship. Kolling’s selection reflects his… Read More
Vinu Chandrasekar, a pre‑medicine and biology major in Marshall University’s College of Science, has been selected for the American Physiological Society’s Summer Undergraduate Research Fellowship (SURF). Chandrasekar will participate in the highly competitive national program while conducting hands‑on physiology research alongside Dr. Pierre. The SURF program provides funding, travel support,… Read More
Marshall University Board of Governors recently recognized Dr. Jagan Valluri, professor of biology in the College of Science, for a major milestone in cancer research. Valluri is a co‑developer of ChemoID, a precision oncology diagnostic created in collaboration with Pier Paolo Claudio, formerly of the Joan C. Edwards School of… Read More
Things are blooming in the Marshall University Department of Biological Sciences greenhouse, and this eye‑catching yellow cactus flower is stealing the show. Tucked behind the Science Building, the greenhouse is full of surprises and hands‑on learning moments for students across campus. More than just a pretty space, the greenhouse is… Read More
Three College of Science master’s students at Marshall University have successfully defended their theses, marking an important milestone in their graduate studies. Pictured from left to right are Evan Page, Ellie White, and Sara Slack, each representing a different academic program within the college. Evan Page, an Environmental Science student,… Read More
Biology majors Bennett Luo, Cooper Tatterson, and David McGraw visited Southside Elementary School on March 27 as part of the school’s Mad Scientist Day. The students, who are also members of Marshall University’s BS/MD program and Science Olympiad at Marshall University, led hands‑on science activities for second graders. During the… Read More
Marshall University will recognize Darla Hamilton McCormack, a College of Science alumna, during the 87th Annual Alumni Awards Banquet, presented by Marshall Health Network. McCormack is the College of Science recipient of the College Award of Distinction, which honors alumni who exemplify professional excellence and commitment to the university. McCormack… Read More