Tag: Chemistry
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Kenneth G. Furton, Florida International University – The Scent You Leave Behind
On Florida International University Week: How do we improve forensic science? Kenneth G. Furton, distinguished university professor in the department of chemistry and biochemistry, explores a way. Dr. Kenneth G. Furton is the executive director of the Global Forensic and Justice Center and the chief scientific officer of Florida International University. He is a distinguished university…
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Donna Nelson, University of Oklahoma – The U.S. Fentanyl Challenge
The opioid crisis has been reported, but maybe not to its full extent. Donna Nelson, professor of chemistry at the University of Oklahoma, examines into the numbers. Dr. Donna Nelson is a Professor of Chemistry at University of Oklahoma. Her research has always engaged the chemistry community and served professional societies and organizations, collectively described…
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Raul Navarro, Occidental College – Organic Chemistry as Molecular Architecture
On Occidental College Week: Nature can give us the compounds to treat afflictions, but are we taking advantage? Raul Navarro, assistant professor of chemistry, looks at one avenue to do so. Raul Navarro was born and raised in Los Angeles, CA. He obtained his bachelor’s degree in chemistry at Yale University, then traveled back to California…
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Gerard Dumancas, University of Scranton – Inexpensive Method to Detect Honey Authenticity
The honey imported into the U.S. might not be what we think it is. Gerard Dumancas, associate professor of chemistry at the University of Scranton, determines how to tell if it’s pure, or altered. Gerard G. Dumancas is an Associate Professor in the Department of Chemistry and the Director of the NSF Robert Noyce Teacher…
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Vsevolod Seva Katritch, University of Southern California Dornsife – Computer Modeling and A.I. Transform Drug Discovery
On USC Dornsife Week: Can A.I. cut the cost of making new drugs? Vsevolod Seva Katrich, associate professor of quantitative and computational biology and chemistry, takes a closer look. Dr. Katritch is an is a computational biologist and chemist at University of Southern California Dornsife, and a founding co-director of the Center for New Technologies…
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Rabi Musah, University at Albany – Combating Lack of Diversity in STEM
On University at Albany Week: How do we encourage all STEM students to complete their studies? Rabi Musah, professor of chemistry at the RNA Institute, looks into a solution. Dr. Rabi Musah is a Professor at the University at Albany in the Chemistry Department. She is also the Associate Vice Provost for the Center for…
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Neil Fitzgerald, Marist College – Using Modern Chemical Methods to Detect Fake Chinese Liquor
Is that liquor you just bought fake? Neil Fitzgerald, professor of chemistry and associate dean of science at Marist College, explores why one spirit has caught the eye of bootleggers. Dr. Fitzgerald received his BSc from the University of Kent (UK) and MSc from Loughborough University (UK) before relocating to the US, where he was…
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Nick Sterling, University of West Georgia – Chemical Evolution of the Universe
On University of West Georgia Week: How were the different elements in the universe produced? Nick Sterling, associate professor of physics, explores a fossil record of stars to find out. Dr. Sterling grew up in St. Paul, MN and attended the University of Wisconsin-Madison, where he earned a double B.S. in physics-astronomy and mathematics. He…
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Shana Stoddard, Rhodes College – COVID-19 Treatment and Foundational Chemistry
On Rhodes College Week: Students are also in the COVID-19 vaccine race. Shana Stoddard, assistant professor of chemistry, discusses how applying what you learn in class can help the world. Shana Stoddard is an assistant professor of chemistry at Rhodes College. Her research is focused on improving patient outcomes with autoimmune disorders, in particular idiopathic…
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Rob Bachman, University of the South – Designing New Platinum-Based Anti-Cancer Drugs
On University of the South Week: Platinum isn’t just for well selling music artists. Rob Bachman, professor of chemistry, explores a benefit of this precious metal. Rob Bachman earned a B.A. and a Ph.D. in chemistry at Rice University with a focus in inorganic, organometallic, and organic chemistry. He teaches a variety of upper level…