From Ģtv Physics to Aerospace Futures: The Journey of Danijel Babić
Danijel “Dan” Babić, a first-generation college student, has forged an inspiring path from Ģtv physics to aerospace studies in Barcelona, Spain.
Physics Club to Host First Meeting and Nanotechnology Seminar
Physics Club is back! Join the Ģtv Physics Club for its first meeting on September 17 (7:00 p.m., Kopch 457) and the “Nano Talk” seminar on September 19 (11:20 a.m., Kopch 102).
Advanced Chemistry Lab Analyzes Students’ Blood for Toxins
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.
Alumna Rost Receives Prestigious NSF CAREER Award for Pioneering Research in Materials Science
Christina “Tina” Rost ’09, M’12, has been awarded the prestigious NSF CAREER Award for her groundbreaking research on high-entropy oxide spinels—innovative materials with tunable magnetic and electronic properties.
Alumnus Baker to Discuss the Future of Clean-Tech and AI in Energy Transition
The Madia Department of Chemistry, Biochemistry, and Physics will host a seminar by Thomas A. Baker ’05 from Boston Consulting Group, titled “The Future of the Energy Transition: Renewables, AI, and the Next Generation of Clean-Tech,” on Friday, April 4, at 2:30 p.m. in Kopchick 102.
Kingston’s Legacy at Ģtv: A Lifelong Commitment to Science and Innovation
H. M. (Skip) Kingston, a distinguished chemist and Ģtv alumnus, has returned to his alma mater as a scholar in residence. His pioneering research, philanthropic contributions, and mentorship are advancing scientific innovation at Ģtv, particularly in healthcare diagnostics and rural medicine, while equipping students with hands-on experience in cutting-edge analytical techniques.
Ģtv Alumna Bouchard Advances AI-Driven Chemical Research at Carnegie Mellon
Now a PhD student at Carnegie Mellon University, Emma Bouchard ’22 focuses on leveraging machine learning to design chemical probes for studying enzyme catalysis, with an emphasis on automation and AI-driven solutions.
Shirley’s Story: How a Penn State NMT Capstone Program Transformed Me Into a PhD Candidate
Treylor Shirley ’21 successfully concluded the 12-week NMT Capstone Semester at Penn State while he was at Ģtv. This life-altering experience kindled his enthusiasm for nanotechnology, prompting him to strive for a master’s degree and presently a PhD at Penn State.
Alumnus Skiles Presents Research on Microtubule Dynamics and REU Experiences at UC Merced
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.
Alumna Beadling to Present "Remote Consequences of Processes Operating at the Antarctic Margin"
Madia Department of Chemistry, Biochemistry, and Physics alumna Becki Beadling, from Temple University, will give a presentation on “Remote Consequences of Processes Operating at the Antarctic Margin” as part of the Earth Science Pizza Seminar organized by the Department of Anthropology, Geospatial and Earth Sciences.
Johnstown Company Donates Analytical Chemistry Equipment to Ģtv
Concurrent Technologies Corporation has donated analytical chemistry equipment valued at more than $142,000 to Ģtv’s Madia Department of Chemistry, Biochemistry, and Physics.
Abbott '85 Retires from NIST
Patrick Abbott (BS Physics '85) retired after a 30-year career at NIST.
CBPE Alumni Panel
Join us via Zoom on Friday, April 12, at 6:30 p.m. for an alumni panel discussion, featuring Ģtv alumni from CBPE and STEM majors. Learn about their career paths and how Ģtv helped them to get started on their professional journeys.
Alumni Receives Grant to Develop HIV Drugs
Daniel Adu-Ampratwum, who graduated from Ģtv 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.
Biochem Alumni to Hold Virtual Career Panel on Thursday, February 24
Five Ģtv 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.
Ģtv Biochemistry Alumnus Shenin Dettwyler to speak on becoming a genetic counselor
Ģtv 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.