This year, the American Chemical Society's (ACS) annual meeting was held in New Orleans, Louisiana. Several students and one faculty spent March 18-22 learning about and presenting research in the field of chemistry. Participants from Dr. Fichter's lab Students who presented from Dr. Katye Fichter's lab include: Molly Duszynski Gregory Illy Emily Nowak … [Read more...]
Rotenone is a compound banned in the United States. It could be the key to unlocking the cure to Parkinson's disease. Dr. Matthew Siebert, assistant professor of chemistry, is on a quest to use nature's chemicals to cure diseases like cancer. Learn more in Siebert's Mind's Eye piece. … [Read more...]
Sometimes we are called to make a difference locally; sometimes we are called abroad. Dr. Alanna Flath Bree, Missouri State University biology and chemistry alumna, felt her impact wasn't enough in the United States. She worked at a clinic as a pediatric dermatologist until she wondered how she could better use her talent. She decided to try mission work in Kenya and … [Read more...]
It's never too early to learn the fundamentals of chemistry. Dr. Nikolay Gerasimchuk, professor of chemistry, wants to make sure the basics are down before high school — in a fun way, with demonstrations and awe. Gerasimchuk spent two days with Pleasant View students. He said enjoys serving the community and doing public outreach. "I took it with pride and good … [Read more...]
Sometimes inspiration just hits you. Dr. Nikolay Gerasimchuk went to Portugal for a seminar and a conference he presented at. He came back with new collaborators from the University of Lisboa, who performed catalytic studies of new compounds earlier obtained in his research lab in Springfield. Upon return from Portugal, Gerasimchuk spent three months in a monastery in … [Read more...]