April 26, 2024

Nicole Crowder Presents at National Conference

Nicole Crowder, assistant professor of chemistry, presented the results of her research at the 244th National Meeting of the American Chemical Society, held in Philadelphia, Penn., August 19 to 23.

Her presentation, in the Inorganic Catalysis session, is entitled “Characterization and Quantitative Determination of Surface Loading of Phosphonate Monolayers on Copper for Electrocatalytic Applications.” These results are part of her larger research project that aims to artificially replicate photosynthesis to use carbon dioxide as a carbon feedstock material.

Kelli Slunt

The U.S. National Chemistry Olympiad selected Professor of Chemistry Kelli Slunt as the first-year college mentor for 2011. Slunt will join a three-person mentor team to conduct a two-week study camp at the U.S. Air Force Academy for 20 high performing chemistry students, and she will participate in the International Chemistry Olympiad in Ankara, Turkey, in July 2011.

In addition, Slunt was recognized with the J. Christopher Bill Outstanding Faculty Service Award for 2010 for her contributions to the university as well as involvement and leadership in the community. Read the news release.