November

Bradley, Jain Earn Recognition at ACS Central Regional Meeting

Parker Bradley, an undergraduate from the Madia Department of Chemistry, Biochemistry, and Physics, earned recognition as one of the Top 10 Undergraduate Poster Presenters at the American Chemical Society's Central Regional Meeting.

Physics and Pre-Engineering Clubs Visit Center for Nanotechnology Education and Utilization

IUP’s Physics and Pre-Engineering clubs visited Penn State’s Center for Nanotechnology Education and Utilization on November 16. The trip offered students the chance to explore advanced nanotechnology facilities, learn about cutting-edge educational pathways, and discover exciting career opportunities in the field.

Alumnus Skiles Presents Research on Microtubule Dynamics and REU Experiences at UC Merced

Asher Skiles '24 presented his innovative research on chiral active matter, using hexbug chains to model microtubule dynamics, and shared insights on REU applications and his transfer experience to the University of Pittsburgh at a recent event hosted by the Pre-Engineering and Physics Clubs.

October

Alumna Beadling to Present "Remote Consequences of Processes Operating at the Antarctic Margin"

Madia Department of Chemistry, Biochemistry, and Physics alumna Becki Beadling, from Temple University, will give a presentation on “Remote Consequences of Processes Operating at the Antarctic Margin” as part of the Earth Science Pizza Seminar organized by the Department of Anthropology, Geospatial and Earth Sciences.

Johnstown Company Donates Analytical Chemistry Equipment to IUP

Concurrent Technologies Corporation has donated analytical chemistry equipment valued at more than $142,000 to Indiana University of Pennsylvania’s Madia Department of Chemistry, Biochemistry, and Physics.

Talwar Publishes Groundbreaking Study on Thermal and Vibrational Properties of Carbon-Based Binary Superlattices

The latest research from Devki Talwar, Madia Department of Chemistry, Biochemistry, and Physics, explores the thermal and vibrational behavior of carbon-based superlattices composed of binary materials.

September

Abbott '85 Retires from NIST

Patrick Abbott (BS Physics '85) retired after a 30-year career at NIST.

August

Federal Work-study Jobs in Chemistry, Biochemistry, and Physics

Information about federal work-study jobs in the Chemistry, Biochemistry, and Physics Department.

April

56th Annual Madia Awards

The Madia Department of Chemistry, Biochemistry, Physics and Engineering presents its 56th Annual Academic Achievement Awards.

CBPE Alumni Panel

Join us via Zoom on Friday, April 12, at 6:30 p.m. for an alumni panel discussion, featuring IUP alumni from CBPE and STEM majors. Learn about their career paths and how IUP helped them to get started on their professional journeys.

March

Meeting of Western Pennsylvania Section of the American Association of Physics Teachers

Physicists from across Western Pennsylvania will meet in Kopchick Hall on Saturday, March 23, to discuss current research in physics as well as physics education. Presentations will include student poster sessions.