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

We’re celebrating some major scientific wins! The College of Science is thrilled to announce that Dr. Eugene Shakirov and Dr. Kyle Palmquist have each received the esteemed CAREER Award from the National Science Foundation—one of the most competitive and prestigious honors for early-career faculty. Together, their awards total nearly $1.8 million in support for groundbreaking

The College of Science will celebrate its graduating class during the annual Graduate Hooding Ceremony on Friday, May 9, 2025, from 3:00 to 4:00 p.m. in the Don Morris Room of the Memorial Student Center. Family, friends, and members of the Marshall community who cannot attend in person are invited to watch the ceremony via

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

It’s been a stellar season for our Physics students in the Department of Mathematics and Physics! Jacob Lee and Niko Faulcon were recognized with numerous awards. Among those awards, Niko, along with Diesel Bryant and Tyler Parsons, were awarded program scholarships for their academic success and contributions. Spring 2025 graduates AJ Messenger, Jacob Lee, and

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

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,