Ian Sayers, an undergraduate in the chemistry department at Missouri State University, received the American Chemical Society (ACS) Division of Environmental Chemistry’s 2021 Undergraduate Student Award in Environmental Chemistry . The award recognizes his scientific success in academics and collaborative research. Dr. Cyren Rico, assistant professor of chemistry, … [Read more...] about Undergraduate Ian Sayers earns environmental chemistry award
When you’re copying a sequence of numbers, it’s easy to get a couple mixed up. The body can do this, too – with greater consequences. “Before the body can fix problems, it must know how to recognize them,” said Megan Westwood, Missouri State University chemistry graduate student. “Errors that don’t get caught by the body can end up causing mutations and … [Read more...] about Fostering research and representation in STEM
The chemistry department is excited to announce that graduate students Alexis Miller and Justin Swisher will serve as speakers at the department’s seminar 3:35 p.m. March 24. The event will take place in Meyer Library 101. It will also stream live over Zoom. Attend the event About their research Miller will offer a presentation titled “Investigation of the Interface … [Read more...] about Graduate students lead spring seminar
The College of Natural and Applied Sciences (CNAS) is excited to announce that Dr. Nikolay Gerasimchuk, professor of chemistry, is the first recipient of the Matthew and Patricia Harthcock College of Natural and Applied Sciences Faculty Fellowship Award. Gerasimchuk’s accomplishments Gerasimchuk began teaching at Missouri State University in August 2001. He earned tenure … [Read more...] about Congratulations to Nikolay Gerasimchuk
If you’re intrigued by the way atoms combine into molecules or fascinated by the diversity of elements on the periodic table, a chemistry degree may be right for you. Dr. Bryan Breyfogle, head of the department of chemistry at Missouri State University, explains to U.S. News Education what chemistry is about and what types of employers typically hire chemistry … [Read more...] about What can you do with a chemistry degree?