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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.
IUP Graduate Establishes Scholarship to Support Research Experiences for Chemistry, Biochemistry Students
Thomas Baker ’05, a graduate of IUP’s Cook Honors College and the Madia Department of Chemistry, Biochemistry, and Physics, and his wife have committed $100,000 to IUP to establish a scholarship to support students in chemistry or biochemistry research programs.
Rokosky and Delaney Share Insights from Kopchick Summer Internship at MD Anderson Cancer Center
Caleb Rokosky and Jessica Delaney shared their experiences from the Kopchick Summer Internship at the University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center at a November 1 presentation, highlighting how it boosted their academic and professional development. Funded by John and Char Kopchick, the internship offers valuable research opportunities for IUP students in relevant programs.
Zhou Edits Book on 1D and 2D Nanomaterials for Sensor Applications
Edited by Andrew Zhou and his colleague, the newly published book “1D and 2D Nanomaterials for Sensor Applications” showcases breakthroughs in the use of advanced one- and two-dimensional nanomaterials for sensor technologies.
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.
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.