糖心vlog celebrates alumnus Sky Semone for his recent publication in Physical Review B, a leading journal in condensed matter physics. His collaborative work with IUP professor Gregory Kenning advances the understanding of spin glasses and highlights the power of early research engagement and mentorship at IUP.
Howard M. 鈥淪kip鈥 Kingston 鈥73, M鈥75鈥攁n IUP 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.
Alumnus Greg Kenning Jr. 鈥24 returned to IUP 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 IUP physics to aerospace studies in Barcelona, Spain.
Physics Club is back! Join the IUP 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).
Students in an advanced chemistry lab experienced a unique opportunity to sample and analyze their own blood for numerous persistent organic pollutants (POPs). The results, while surprising to the students, are more common than most realize.
Christina 鈥淭ina鈥 Rost 鈥09, M鈥12, has been awarded the prestigious NSF CAREER Award for her groundbreaking research on high-entropy oxide spinels鈥攊nnovative materials with tunable magnetic and electronic properties.
The Madia Department of Chemistry, Biochemistry, and Physics will host a seminar by Thomas A. Baker 鈥05 from Boston Consulting Group, titled 鈥淭he Future of the Energy Transition: Renewables, AI, and the Next Generation of Clean-Tech,鈥 on Friday, April 4, at 2:30 p.m. in Kopchick 102.
H. M. (Skip) Kingston, a distinguished chemist and IUP alumnus, has returned to his alma mater as a scholar in residence. His pioneering research, philanthropic contributions, and mentorship are advancing scientific innovation at IUP, particularly in healthcare diagnostics and rural medicine, while equipping students with hands-on experience in cutting-edge analytical techniques.
Now a PhD student at Carnegie Mellon University, Emma Bouchard 鈥22 focuses on leveraging machine learning to design chemical probes for studying enzyme catalysis, with an emphasis on automation and AI-driven solutions.
Treylor Shirley 鈥21 successfully concluded the 12-week NMT Capstone Semester at Penn State while he was at IUP. This life-altering experience kindled his enthusiasm for nanotechnology, prompting him to strive for a master鈥檚 degree and presently a PhD at Penn State.
Asher Skiles '24 presented his innovative research on chiral active matter, using hexbug chains to model microtubule dynamics, and shared insights on REU applications and his transfer experience to the University of Pittsburgh at a recent event hosted by the Pre-Engineering and Physics Clubs.
Madia Department of Chemistry, Biochemistry, and Physics alumna Becki Beadling, from Temple University, will give a presentation on 鈥淩emote Consequences of Processes Operating at the Antarctic Margin鈥 as part of the Earth Science Pizza Seminar organized by the Department of Anthropology, Geospatial and Earth Sciences.
Concurrent Technologies Corporation has donated analytical chemistry equipment valued at more than $142,000 to 糖心vlog鈥檚 Madia Department of Chemistry, Biochemistry, and Physics.
Patrick Abbott (BS Physics '85) retired after a 30-year career at NIST.
Join us via Zoom on Friday, April 12, at 6:30 p.m. for an alumni panel discussion, featuring IUP alumni from CBPE and STEM majors. Learn about their career paths and how IUP helped them to get started on their professional journeys.
Daniel Adu-Ampratwum, who graduated from IUP with a master's in chemistry in 2010, received a $140,000 grant to develop new HIV drugs from the HIV Interaction and viral Evolution Center.
Five IUP Biochemistry alumni will hold a virtual career panel on Thursday, February 24, from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. via Zoom, as part of AMES, Alumni Mentors Empowering Students.
IUP alumnus Shenin Dettwyler will speak via Zoom Tuesday, February 8, at 11:30 a.m. She will discuss how she used her BS in Biochemistry degree to become a genetic counselor for cancer patients. All students and faculty are invited to attend in person at Weyandt 240, or via Zoom.