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Science students among Yeager Scholars studying in Oxford
For 35 years, Yeager Scholars from Marshall University have traveled to the “city of dreaming spires” to further their education in literature or political science. The Ferguson Class of 2026, which includes four students from the College of Science, is the latest group of students to make the… Read More
Environmental Science students dive into research
Our grad and Undergrad NRES students are having some pretty incredible opportunities this summer – diving, learning about diving safety, boat safety and learning about mussels from Dr. Tom Jones. NRES students have been working on mussels this summer. Three graduate students and five undergraduates have been working on mussel… Read More
Physics faculty share excitement of science with HSTA students
Approximately 100 rising ninth graders from throughout West Virginia who are part of Marshall University’s annual Health Science and Technology Academy (HSTA) had a fantastic experience at the Science Demo Show on July 9th. Participants got to ‘see’ sound with fire, walk on a non-Newtonian fluid, see Bernoulli’s principle… Read More
Mathematics faculty organizes special session at international conference
Dr. Tom Cuchta, alongside his colleagues Dr. Jaqueline Mesquita (University of Brasilia) and Dr. Sabrina Streipert (University of Pittsburgh), organized a special session at the International Conference on Difference Equations and Applications held this year in Paris, France. The session, titled “Recent advances on time scales… Read More
Chemistry fosters culture of research
The Department of Chemistry conducts an annual Chemistry Research Summer Program (CRSP) that serves to strengthen the culture of research among our student scientists. It serves as an opportunity to meet new people, enhance scientific presenting skills, and have fun! The Program includes educational as well as recreational activities. This… Read More
College of Science welcomes students to Orientation
June 13, 2024 · COS News, Science Abstracts
COS Advisors and Associate Dean Anna Mummert working hard this week during New Student Orientation making certain that our new students have their schedules and that they are prepared and ready to begin classes for Fall 24. Our Advisors and Deans are wonderful and they are a great asset to… Read More
WV high school students learn at anatomical summer camp
WV high school students having fun at the anatomical summer camp training at Marshall campus led by Dr. Habiba Chirchir. They learned about kidney and heart anatomy as they dissected sheep kidneys and cow hearts. The training was funded by the American Association for Anatomy. Read More
Forensic Science faculty honored with ASTM International award
Dr. Kim Kunkler, an assistant professor in Forensic Science, has been honored by the American Society for Testing and Materials (ASTM) International with its 2023 Forensic Sciences Award. The award was given in recognition of continuous and outstanding contributions to the committee’s standards development. Since joining ASTM in 2017, Kunkler… Read More
Forensic Science Class of 2024 ranked #1 in national assessment
Marshall University Forensic Science Graduate Program Class of 2024 has ranked #1 overall on the American Board of Criminalistics’ (ABC) Forensic Science Assessment Test (FSAT)! This is the thirteenth year our Forensic Science students have achieved the #1 overall ranking in the past fifteen years. Congratulations to our hard-working students… Read More
Chemistry professor named a Student Success Champion
Dr. Laura McCunn, Professor of Chemistry, has been named a Student Success Champion by the Office of the Provost and the Center for Student Success. She received the award surrounded by many of the chemistry majors who nominated her for encouraging students in the classroom and research lab. Congratulations!… Read More