June, 2010

Recently, the Chemistry/Geosciences department honored three students for their outstanding achievement in general and organic chemistry. First, Janice Malay (top right) and Kyle Walker (middle) were given the 2010 Chemistry Achievement Award. Professor Henzel presented each with a copy of the 90th edition of the Handbook of Chemistry and Physics. Second, Charles Fennie (bottom right) was selected as the Outstanding Organic Chemistry Student and given “Molecules that Changed the World” by Professor Edelbach.

On May 28, the Chemistry Club (advised by Professors Anderson and Gulde) sponsored a visit by 14 students and faculty to a third grade class at the RSCD School #6. During the outreach, the participants worked one-on-one or with pairs of students on hands-on activities that explored acid-base chemistry concepts. Professor Edelbach reinstated the Chemistry Club in 2003-2004 and at that time began the outreach program to School #6. Over the past 6 years, over 50 students and faculty have enjoyed sharing their love of science to the students in Ms. Meg Ives’ classroom.