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Students and Faculty Combine Expertise in Multidisciplinary Research on Sustainable Perchlorate Removal
Meredith White '06 Receives National Defense Science and Engineering Graduate Fellowship
Tyler Saxton '08 and James Vasta '10 Publish Separate Papers in Parasitology Research
Chemistry Department Establishes Joseph A. Sherma Chemistry Summer Research Fund
James Vasta '10 Receives Goldwater Scholarship
Jennifer Czochor '10 Presents at World's Largest Conference for Laboratory Science
Emeritus Professors Joseph Sherma and Bernard Fried Celebrate 20 Years of Collaborative Research
Students Publish Research in Two Scholarly Journals
First-Year Students Explore the Nature of Science
Shannon Kleinbach '09 Learns the Ins-and-Outs of Short-Run Production
Professor Chip Nataro to Give Jones Faculty Lecture Oct. 29
Professor Joseph Sherma Publishes Book on Thin Layer Chromatography
Professor William Miles Presents Research at National and International Conferences
James Vasta '10 Wins Scholarship from Lehigh Valley Section of the American Chemical Society
Ilvira Mardanova '09 Presents Research at 2007 World Environmental & Water Resources Congress
Steven Mylon Conducts Six-Month Research Project in Australia
Professor William Miles Receives Student Research Grant from Bristol-Myers Squibb
Karen Murray '08 Publishes Parasitology Research in Academic Journal
Annalese Maddox '07 Researches Chemical Compounds that Serve as Medical Catalysts
Marine Biologist Will Discuss Mercury Contamination in Fish
Chemistry Students Present Research at National Conference
Daniel Massa '08 Will Present Research at National Chemistry Meeting in May
Jaryd Freedman '08 Receives Goldwater Scholarship
Professor Joseph Sherma Receives $20,000 Dreyfus Foundation Grant
Sandra Rodriguez '08 Presents Research at International Conference
Numerous Academic Departments Organize New Interdisciplinary Seminar Series Focusing on the Life Sciences
Hannah Fink '09 Studies Method of Removing Contaminant from Water Supply
Megan Cummins '09 Studies Swimming Adaptation in Early Vertebrates
Five Students Coauthor Article with Professor Yvonne Gindt in Leading Journal
Ilvira Mardanova '09 Studies Protein to Understand Alzheimer's Disease
Daniel Jarem '07 Searches for Faster Ways to Break Down Molecules
Tim Daubert '09 Studies the Structure of Proteins for Possible Advances in the Medical Field
Jaryd Freedman '08 Conducts Biochemistry Research to Aid in Pharmaceutical Development
Collaborative Grant Brings Variety of New Equipment to Campus
NSF Grant Helps Continue Water Contamination Removal Project
Brad Wertheim '07 Follows His Dream toward Medical School
Karen Murray '08 Presents Parasitology Research at National Conference, Continues Studies
Joseph Sherma Publishes Book on Preparative Layer Chromatography
Longtime Chemistry Professor William F. Hart '27 Dies
Myat Lin '04 and Nathaniel Lonergan '04 Publish Undergrad Work in Chemistry Journal
Benjamin Arthur '07 Discovers Unknown Information About Snail Pigments
Coauthored Papers Give Sharon Bandstra '06 a Leg Up in Graduate School Applications
Biochemistry Major Frank Cortazar '07 and Chemistry Major Matthew Coughlin '07 among Four Students to Win Goldwater Scholarships
EXCEL Scholar Alexander Goergen '08 Researches Effects of Iron Oxide in Marine Life
Science Journals Publish Research on Apple Snails by EXCEL Scholar Jamie Jarusiewicz '06
Students, Professor Coauthor Article Published in Leading Chemistry Journal
Hannah Tuson '06 Studies Proteins Related to Brain Diseases
EXCEL Scholars Lauren Sites '08 and Sarah Martinak '08 Create New Compounds in Chemistry Research
EXCEL Scholar Victor Fiore '08 Studies Coolant Compound Used in Air Conditioners and Refrigerators
EXCEL Scholar Sandra Rodriguez '08 Uses State-of-the-Art Technology for Electrode Fabrication Research
Student Environmental Research Group Receives $53,379 in Grants to Further Method of Removing Arsenic from Drinking Water
The Journal of Organic Chemistry Publishes Research Paper Coauthored by Students and Professor William Miles
Caitlin Sullivan '05 Develops Personal Care Products at Chemical Company
Laura Hagopian '06 Explores Pediatrics through Hands-On Alumni Internship
EXCEL Scholars Join Faculty in Studying Method of Removing Contaminant from Water Supply
EXCEL Scholar Margaret Tammaro '08 Studies Protein to Understand Alzheimer's and Diabetes
David Husic Leads Regional Effort to Boost Research, Education in Plant Sciences
Kate Buettner '07 Among 16 in Nation to Receive EPA Greater Research Opportunities Fellowship
Matthew Saybolt '06 Researches New Chemical Compound
Steve Presciutti '05 Uses Lafayette Experience, Volunteer Work as Catalysts for Career in Orthopedic Surgery
American Chemical Society Awards Research Grant to Chip Nataro to Investigate Catalytic Compounds with Students
Tina Huang Receives $210,549 NSF Grant for Nanotechnology Instruction and Research with Students
Six Lafayette Students Present Research in Main Program of American Chemical Society National Meeting
Katie Thoren '06 Receives Goldwater Scholarship
Sharon Bandstra '06 Among 22 Lafayette Students Presenting Research at 81st Annual Meeting of Pennsylvania Academy of Science
Chemistry Department Co-Hosts Webcast on Water Pollutant Perchlorate
Maura Scolere '05 Detects Potentially Hazardous Compounds in Wastewater
Frank Cortazar '07 Examines Protein Linked to Preventing Damage from Sun
David Shellhamer '07 Studies Proteins to Establish Why Diseases Form
Ryan Evans '05 Developing Vitamin D Analogue that Could Fight Skin Cancer
Sharon Bandstra '06 Will Publish Scientific Articles with Renowned Researchers
Kate Buettner '07 Conducts Research on Trace Metals in Aquatic Systems
Evgenia Nikolova '06 Explores Ways to Enhance Crop Productivity
EXCEL Scholar: Matthew Coughlin '07 Searches for Amino Acid in Enzymes
Jamie Jarusiewicz '06 Examines Apple Snails in Long-Term Study
Colgate Chemistry Professor Roger Rowlett Will Give Two Talks
EXCEL Scholar: Annalese Maddox '07 Studies Chemical Compound Used in Catalysts
Gozde Ulas '05 Conducts Chemistry Research that May Help Cure Diseases
Sarah Kolb '07 Studies Chemical Compound Used in Catalysts
Hannah Tuson '06 and Elizabeth Dethoff '05 Conduct Research that Could Aid Treatment of Diseases
Research Helps Meredith White '06 Move Toward Marine Biology Career
William McNamara '06 Conducts Research in Molecular Electronics and Nanotechnology
Caitlin Sullivan '05 Publishes Chemistry Research in Scientific Journal and Will Present it at National Conference
Ryan Evans '05 Earns Awards, Publishes Research, and Receives Prestigious Fellowship to Conduct Research at Cancer Center
Seven Students Present Research at American Chemical Society National Meeting
Steve Presciutti '05 Presents Collaborative Research on Contaminated Water and Treatment Programs at National Conference
Myat Lin '04 Uses Physical Chemistry, Computer Science in Platinum Research
Beth Ponder '04 Presents Research on Infections' Resistance to Antibiotic Treatment at National Conference
Katie Thoren '06 Shares Research that May Help Cure Diseases at Major Conference
Edious Kwaipa '06 Conducts Research to Produce Anti-Cancer Drug
William Miles Receives Grant for Research with Students that May Help Treat Cancer
Students Present Research at American Chemical Society Conference
Jessica Ryan '06 Conducts Research to Further Understanding of Terminal Diseases
Laura Hagopian '06 Produces New Compounds for Chemistry Research
Lehigh Valley Section of American Chemical Society Awards Scholarship to Ryan Evans '05
Caitlin Sullivan '05 Conducts On-Site Research at Chemical Company
Joyce Ong '04 Discovers New Ways to Deal With Pesky Parasites
Elizabeth Ponder '04 Publishes Paper, Joins NSF Research Program
Fried, Sherma Co-Edit Handbook of Thin-Layer Chromatography
Yvonne Gindt Receives $100,000 NIH Grant for Research with Students
Jessica Schneck '04 Will Present Research on Invertebrates at Regional Conference
Juniors Alison Campbell, Beth Ponder Receive Prestigious Goldwater Scholarships
Jessica Schneck '04 Examines Effect of Fatty Food Intake on Snails
Recent Graduates Publish Papers in Parasitology Journals
Stacy Wagner '03 Publishes Three Articles in Scientific Journals
Seniors Susan Heinsohn, Daniel Swarr Publish Paper in Scientific Journal
Daniel Ruddy '03 May Bring Color to Digital Watches, Calculators
Amanda Ohs '03 Synthesizes Compounds and Studies Electrochemistry for Honors Thesis
Student Chapter of American Chemical Society Receives Honorable Mention Award
Husic studies algae to unlock the secrets of photosynthesis
Elizabeth Westgate '01 Investigates New Applications For High-Performance Thin-Layer Chromatography
Lafayette Dedicates $25 Million Hugel Science Center
Chemistry Professor William Miles Co-Authors Paper on Prozac with Two Lafayette Students
Alison Campbell '04 Learns about Electrochemistry of Organometallic Compound
Daniel Ruddy '03 Explores Reactions of Organic Compounds and Catalysts
Amanda Ohs '03 and Abby O'Connor '03 Win Praise for Symposium Presentations at University of Vermont
Daniel Ruddy '03 Measures Ingredients in Over-the-Counter Medicines
Jacob Sechrist '04 Studies Pigment that Could Improve Vision
Research by Professor and Five Students Presented at National ACS Meeting
Chemistry Professor David Husic Will Give Talk on "Inorganic Carbon Acquisition in the Unicellular Green Alga, Chlamydomonas reinhardtii"
Student Chapter of American Chemistry Society Recognized for Historic Role
Joseph Sherma Writes on Research Advances in Thin Layer Chromatography
Joseph Sherma Publishes Article in The Encyclopedia of Chromatography
Joseph Sherma Publishes Article on Ion Chromatography
Susan Heinsohn '03 Works on Organic Reactions, Sea Sponges
Karin Hessler '04 Seeks Way to Test Drugs without Hurting Animals
Michelle Ferguson '04 Creates New Compound for Organometalics Study
Chip Nataro Receives $35,000 American Chemical Society Grant to Continue Research Project with Students
Kevin Barry '05 Helps Create New Chemical Compound
Elizabeth Ponder '04 Researches Physiology of Flatworm
Michelle Ferguson '04 Researches Algae as Potential Renewable Energy Resource
Susan Heinsohn '03 Conducts Research in Consumer Products Field through Summer Internship



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