Science Abstracts News Archive
Dr. Rosalynn Quiñones from the Department of Chemistry has published a recent study in the Journal of Crystal Growth & Design. The title of the manuscript is “A Novel Solid Form of Erlotinib: Synthesis by Heterogeneous Complexation and Characterization by NMR Crystallography”. The project was a collaboration with faculty from West Virginia University, Washington and
Dr. Pamela Puppo, faculty member in the College of Science, along with two of her graduate students, recently participated in the West Virginia Native Plant Society Spring Meeting. As part of the event, the group joined fellow plant enthusiasts for a scenic and educational walk along Leading Creek. The outing provided an excellent opportunity for
Our Lady of Fatima Parish School students experienced fun with Marshall University Physics during a recent outreach event with undergraduate students from Marshall University Astronomy Club and Marshall University chapter of the Society of Physics Students. Thank you to the undergraduate students from the Marshall University Astronomy Club (MUAC) and the Marshall University chapter of
The 86th Annual Award Banquet was held on Saturday, April 12, 2025 at the Marshall Health Network Arena in Huntington, WV. Among the awarded honorees were two alumni of Marshall University College of Science, Dr. Lonnie G. Thompson and Dr. Ellen Mosley-Thompson. Dr. Lonnie G. Thompson was the National Award Recipient of the Distinguished Alumnus.
Thank you to all those that visited the Department of Mathematics & Physics tables today at the recent Green and White Day! It was a pleasure to talk to interested students and parents. Exciting demonstrations of how physics and mathematics play roles in our physical world around us were provided along with information about career
Congratulations, Dr. Yongick Kim! Dr. Kim’s proposed project entitled “Circadian Clock-Controlled Nitrogen Fixation for Fertilizer Production in Space” has been funded by NASA West Virginia Space Grant Consortium through their Research Initiation Grant program in the amount of $37,500 (NASA WVSGC: $25,000; Cost Share: $12,500).
The Spring General Faculty Meeting was held at 4 p.m. Thursday, April 10, in the Joan C. Edwards Performing Arts Center, was also available on livestream. During the meeting, two College of Science faculty were recognized for their outstanding dedication to students. Dr. Kyle Palmquist was awarded the John & Francis Rucker Graduate Advisor of
Congratulations, Dr. Holly Cyphert! Dr. Cyphert has been selected as the inaugural recipient of the Honors Faculty Fellow – Recognition of Excellence distinction, awarded by the Honors College in celebration of extraordinary teaching and mentorship in an honors-designated course. She is being recognized for her outstanding work in BSC120H where she has continuously encouraged and
High School Science Day was a huge success for all involved! Thank you to all the teachers and chaperones that attended the 2025 Marshall University High School Science Day on April 7th! Over 500 students from 14 schools across the region attended. This event was made possible in part through the NASA West Virginia Space
This week, the Student Research & Creativity Symposium celebrated the dedication and innovation of incredible students across Marshall University. The Symposium featured groundbreaking research, inspiring creative projects, and a keynote presentation from Dr. Moshe Szyf, a fellow of the Royal Society of Canada and the Canadian Academy of Health Sciences. Several of our College of