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Biology researchers showcase grazing and climate work at annual meeting
The Department of Biological Sciences at the College of Science proudly highlights recent presentations by members of the Palmquist lab at the 2026 Society for Range Management Annual Meeting held February 7–11 in Monterey, California. The event brought together researchers, land managers, ranchers, students, and agency professionals to explore rangeland science and sustainable grazing practices
Biology grad student earns Appalachian Headwaters grant to study chickadee hybridization
A graduate student in the Department of Biological Sciences at the College of Science is receiving support for his research from a regional nonprofit dedicated to environmental education and restoration. Brian Brillhart, a master’s student at Marshall University, has been awarded a mini research grant from Appalachian Headwaters, a Lewisburg-based nonprofit focused on ecological restoration
Mathematics welcomes new Pi Mu Epsilon honor society members
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
COS welcomes future Thundering Herd during Green & White Day
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
COS alumni celebrate medical specialty match success
February 8, 2026 · Alumni, Science Abstracts
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
NRE chair recognized for research advancing flood monitoring and prediction in Appalachia
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
Chemistry professor and student earn Society of Toxicology honors for 2026
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
Chemistry students bring their research to Hawaii at Pacifichem 2025
January 16, 2026 · Chemistry, Research, Science Abstracts
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
Chemistry lab manager Ed Lukhmanov receives John Marshall Service Award
January 16, 2026 · Chemistry, Science Abstracts
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
Math researchers take the national stage at Joint Mathematics Meetings
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.