Chemistry

Tuesday, January 26, 2016

Westminster College’s ResPAC (Research Professions Advisory Committee), developed in 2009, is the only known program of its kind in the nation providing students in chemistry, biology, physics, math, computer science, and psychology, with resources to help those who are interested in pursuing Ph.D.s and/or careers in scientific research.

Monday, December 14, 2015

“The best way to demonstrate the level of enthusiasm and rigor Westminster College offers in STEM is for students to experience it for themselves,” said Dr. Terri Lenox, division chair and professor of computer science. 

Monday, December 7, 2015

Dr. Sarah Kennedy, associate professor of chemistry at Westminster College, was recently published in the Journal of Chemical Education. The concept of her paper, “Design of a Dynamic Undergraduate Green Chemistry Course,” was brought to life on Westminster’s campus in the green chemistry course.

Wednesday, November 11, 2015

In collaboration with Lawrence and Mercer ALLARM, students from an introductory environmental science class will present their results on a six-week water quality study, 7 p.m., November 19 in Patterson Hall, room 207. The event is open to the public.

Tuesday, October 13, 2015

“You may know Westminster’s faculty primarily as excellent teachers, but all of our faculty members are also active scholars, each a respected expert in his or her various field of study,” said Dr. Michael E. Aleprete Jr., first year program coordinator and associate professor of political science.

Thursday, October 1, 2015

Westminster College invites high school students interested in STEM (science, technology, engineering, and math) to attend STEM Visit Day, Oct. 12 at the McKelvey Campus Center. Registration is required.

Wednesday, September 23, 2015

Thursday, July 16, 2015

Taylor Elias, a 2015 Westminster College graduate, received one of 30 College Chemistry Awards from the Society of Analytical Chemists of Pittsburgh (SACP) at its May 18 awards banquet. 

Tuesday, June 16, 2015

Dr. Sarah Kennedy, Westminster College assistant professor of chemistry, co-authored a peer-reviewed article recently published in the journal Biochemistry.

Wednesday, May 6, 2015

Last weekend, Westminster College chemistry and biochemistry students recognized the positive impact of their high school science teachers by inviting them to campus for an awards dinner.