John Riott, a Westminster College senior biochemistry major, received a travel/presentation grant from Westminster's Drinko Center for Excellence in Teaching and Learning to present "Westminster College Chemistry Placement Exam Assessment" at the American Chemical Society national meeting March 22-25 in Salt Lake City.

Riott is a son of Sandra Moses Riott of New Castle and the late John Riott. He is a graduate of Neshannock High School.

The Drinko Center for Excellence in Teaching and Learning was created to enrich undergraduate education at Westminster through advancing world-class teaching as well as by participating in collaborations that address community and regional needs including strengthening K-12 education. The Undergraduate Research Initiative provides funding for students to conduct research and to present their research at regional and national conferences.

Contact Dr. Timothy Sherwood, Westminster associate professor and chair of the Department of Chemistry, at (724) 946-7296 or e-mail sherwota@westminster.edu for more information.

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