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

Things got mysteriously exciting in CJ 314: Crime Scene and Investigations this week as students stepped into the shoes of real-life crime scene investigators. In a hands-on mock scenario, students worked diligently to analyze a simulated crime scene—complete with our fearless graduate assistants playing the role of “victims.” From dusting for fingerprints to gathering evidence,

The Marshall University College of Science proudly celebrates Earth Day by recognizing a significant milestone in the global reach of its Herbarium collection. Two years after data from the Marshall University Herbarium was made available through the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF), its contributions to scientific research have grown steadily. To date, data from the

Billy Gardner, Associate Professor and Undergraduate Program Director of the Cyber Forensics and Security, presented a peer-reviewed paper entitled “Cybersecurity Skills Gap by Leveraging Neurodiverse People” at the 2025 CAE in Cybersecurity Community Symposium in Charleston, SC on April 8th. Faculty from NSA-Designated Centers of Academic Excellence Universities and Community Colleges gathered to address the

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

Dr. Pamela Puppo, faculty member in the College of Science, along with two of her graduate students, recently participated in the West Virginia Native Plant Society Spring Meeting. As part of the event, the group joined fellow plant enthusiasts for a scenic and educational walk along Leading Creek. The outing provided an excellent opportunity for

Our Lady of Fatima Parish School students experienced fun with Marshall University Physics during a recent outreach event with undergraduate students from Marshall University Astronomy Club and Marshall University chapter of the Society of Physics Students. Thank you to the undergraduate students from the Marshall University Astronomy Club (MUAC) and the Marshall University chapter of

The 86th Annual Award Banquet was held on Saturday, April 12, 2025 at the Marshall Health Network Arena in Huntington, WV. Among the awarded honorees were two alumni of Marshall University College of Science, Dr. Lonnie G. Thompson and Dr. Ellen Mosley-Thompson. Dr. Lonnie G. Thompson was the National Award Recipient of the Distinguished Alumnus.

Thank you to all those that visited the Department of Mathematics & Physics tables today at the recent Green and White Day! It was a pleasure to talk to interested students and parents. Exciting demonstrations of how physics and mathematics play roles in our physical world around us were provided along with information about career