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UMW chemistry faculty attended the Biennial Conference on Chemical Education (BCCE) this summer at the University of Wisconsin-Madison.
Professors Janet Asper, Nicole Crowder, Davis Oldham, Randy Reif and Kelli Slunt; Associate Professor Leanna Giancarlo; Assistant Professor Sarah Smith; and Lecturer Suzanne Nguyen participated in the conference, one of the largest gatherings focused …
When red milkweed beetles engage in combat, they don’t just fight with their bodies – they communicate through vibrations that travel across the plant. This summer, University of Mary Washington students are investigating whether these fighting vibrations might actually prevent battles rather than provoke them, challenging assumptions about insect behavior.It’s the kind of hands-on discovery […]
Associate Professor of Chemistry Randall Reif spoke on the With Good Reason radio show about his research on the potential of over the counter heartburn drugs in revolutionizing the way we treat certain cancers. Listen to: “Can Heartburn Drugs Fight Cancer?” The segment also aired on radio station WHRV.
