Alumni News

Alumnus Baker to Discuss the Future of Clean-Tech and AI in Energy Transition

Alumnus Baker to Discuss the Future of Clean-Tech and AI in Energy Transition

The Madia Department of Chemistry, Biochemistry, and Physics will host a seminar by Thomas A. Baker ’05 from Boston Consulting Group, titled “The Future of the Energy Transition: Renewables, AI, and the Next Generation of Clean-Tech,” on Friday, April 4, at 2:30 p.m. in Kopchick 102.

Kingston’s Legacy at IUP: A Lifelong Commitment to Science and Innovation

Kingston’s Legacy at IUP: A Lifelong Commitment to Science and Innovation

H. M. (Skip) Kingston, a distinguished chemist and IUP alumnus, has returned to his alma mater as a scholar in residence. His pioneering research, philanthropic contributions, and mentorship are advancing scientific innovation at IUP, particularly in healthcare diagnostics and rural medicine, while equipping students with hands-on experience in cutting-edge analytical techniques.

IUP Alumna Bouchard Advances AI-Driven Chemical Research at Carnegie Mellon

IUP Alumna Bouchard Advances AI-Driven Chemical Research at Carnegie Mellon

Now a PhD student at Carnegie Mellon University, Emma Bouchard ’22 focuses on leveraging machine learning to design chemical probes for studying enzyme catalysis, with an emphasis on automation and AI-driven solutions.

Shirley’s Story: How a Penn State NMT Capstone Program Transformed Me Into a PhD Candidate

Shirley’s Story: How a Penn State NMT Capstone Program Transformed Me Into a PhD Candidate

Treylor Shirley ’21 successfully concluded the 12-week NMT Capstone Semester at Penn State while he was at IUP. This life-altering experience kindled his enthusiasm for nanotechnology, prompting him to strive for a master’s degree and presently a PhD at Penn State.

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

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.

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

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

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.

Abbott '85 Retires from NIST

Abbott '85 Retires from NIST

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

CBPE Alumni Panel

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.

Alumni Receives Grant to Develop HIV Drugs

Alumni Receives Grant to Develop HIV Drugs

Daniel Adu-Ampratwum, who graduated from IUP with a master's in chemistry in 2010, received a $140,000 grant to develop new HIV drugs from the HIV Interaction and viral Evolution Center.

Biochem Alumni to Hold Virtual Career Panel on Thursday, February 24

Biochem Alumni to Hold Virtual Career Panel on Thursday, February 24

Five IUP Biochemistry alumni will hold a virtual career panel on Thursday, February 24, from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. via Zoom, as part of AMES, Alumni Mentors Empowering Students.

IUP Biochemistry Alumnus Shenin Dettwyler to speak on becoming a genetic counselor

IUP Biochemistry Alumnus Shenin Dettwyler to speak on becoming a genetic counselor

IUP alumnus Shenin Dettwyler will speak via Zoom Tuesday, February 8, at 11:30 a.m. She will discuss how she used her BS in Biochemistry degree to become a genetic counselor for cancer patients. All students and faculty are invited to attend in person at Weyandt 240, or via Zoom.