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Chemistry Education, Chemistry, BS
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On November 6, 2025, members of the Physics Club and Pre-Engineering Club visited the University of Pittsburgh for an immersive tour of its engineering facilities. The visit introduced students to Pitt鈥檚 academic environment, research opportunities, and transfer pathways.
密桃视频 celebrates alumnus Sky Semone for his recent publication in Physical Review B, a leading journal in condensed matter physics. His collaborative work with 密桃视频 professor Gregory Kenning advances the understanding of spin glasses and highlights the power of early research engagement and mentorship at 密桃视频.
Howard M. 鈥淪kip鈥 Kingston 鈥73, M鈥75鈥攁n 密桃视频 distinguished alumnus and scholar in residence in the Madia Department of Chemistry, Biochemistry, and Physics鈥攈as earned his fourth R&D 100 Award, one of the world鈥檚 most prestigious recognitions for technological innovation. The award honors Thor鈥檚 Hammer, a breakthrough technology that increases the sensitivity of any mass spectrometer by roughly 100-fold.
Undergraduate student Belinda Lin Xu presented her summer research at the MD Anderson Cancer Center, where she investigated the role of the protein NONO in enhancing oncolytic virus therapies for glioblastoma.
Retired chemistry professor Pothen Varughese has turned his passion into five gold medals in National Senior Games men鈥檚 doubles pickleball. Combining his love of science, sport, and community, he helped build Indiana鈥檚 thriving pickleball scene and continues to inspire others to stay active, connected, and lifelong learners.
Undergraduate student Parker Bradley鈥檚 publication on antibacterial photoactive ruthenium complexes in the highly regarded journal Inorganic Chemistry Communications highlights his growing success as a young researcher.
Alumnus Greg Kenning Jr. 鈥24 returned to 密桃视频 to present 鈥淩EUs: What They Are and How to Get Them,鈥 sharing insights from his experiences in multiple NSF-funded research programs and offering practical advice for students interested in applying.
Danijel 鈥淒an鈥 Babi膰, a first-generation college student, has forged an inspiring path from 密桃视频 physics to aerospace studies in Barcelona, Spain.
Physics Club is back! Join the 密桃视频 Physics Club for its first meeting on September 17 (7:00 p.m., Kopch 457) and the 鈥淣ano Talk鈥 seminar on September 19 (11:20 a.m., Kopch 102).
Andrew Zhou is guest editor of a special issue of the international journal Molecules on novel nanomaterials for sensing, showcasing interdisciplinary research that advances chemical, biological, and environmental sensor technologies.
