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Student Wins Two Chemistry Awards

Andrew Sikkema

Andrew Sikkema won the Annual Analytical Chemistry award and Alchemist's award. Read More


LaFleur Named 'Outstanding'

LaFleur

Tori LaFleur was selected as the Chemistry Department’s Outstanding Graduating Senior.   LaFleur, an Escanaba native, graduates with a perfect 4.0 grade point average, one of five NMU students to do so in 2008-09. She plans to attend graduate school to pursue studies in genetics.  More details


News and Information
Mercury Analyzer Student Eric Schacht and professor John Ejnik use the new Inductively Coupled Plasma Optical Emission Spectrometer (ICP-OES) to analyze trace metals. The purchase of the equipment was made possible through an NSF Major Research Instrumentation grant. The grant proposal was spearheaded by professor Enjik.
Students in lab Confused about what courses you need to take to get into a pharmacy program after completing your pre-pharmacy program at NMU?  No problem. We've outlined the various requirements of several Upper Midwestern schools.  Learn more
In Memorium--It is with regret that we announce the death of Emeritus Professor Phil Pavlik who passed away on August 16 in Marquette.  Professor Pavlik will be remembered fondly for his antics in the department, his enthusiasm for pchem and atoms no larger than hydrogen, as well as his care and concern for students.  Phil's family has requested that any memorials on his behalf be made to NMU  Public Radio 90.
Student Seminar Nov. 20

The chemistry student seminar slot will be Nov. 20 at 3 p.m       

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The speakers are Caity Cienkus (left), senior chemistry major, speaking on synthesis of boron compounds; and Erin Gallagher (right), senior biochemistry major, speaking on isolation and purification of receptor-associated protein from C. elegans.

             


Donations to Teaching Labs

Cliffs Natural Resources recently donated several boxes of never-been-used beakers to help restock our general chemistry teaching labs.  Shown in the photo is Jill Renders (left), chemist from Cliffs with Suzanne Williams (right) NMU.  The Marquette crime lab recently moved to a temporary building and also provided the teaching labs with over 12 boxes of assorted glassware. Cliff Schmalzigan brought over the equipment. Thanks to both organizations for helping to restock our supplies!

NMU Students Recieve Master's Degrees in Chemistry
  • Juliana Hagembe, NMU graduateJuliana Hagembe's thesis was entitled Effect of antigenic site mutations on the binding specificity of an antihemaggultin antibody to H3N1 Influenza virus isolates.  She also received a Master's of Science in Public Health while in Hong Kong on a rotary scholarship.  Juliana plans to pursue a career in public health.
  • Avni Nimani, NMU graduateAnother NMU student, Avni Nimani, did his thesis on Molecular modeling and docking analysis of the variable regions of an anti-N6-Methyladenosine monoclonal antibody.  Avni plans to continue his education and is currently putting together a journal article about his research.


Departmental Profile
Chemistry LabHow many students are in each of NMU’s chemistry majors? What’s the gender breakdown? Learn more about the demographics of NMU’s Chemistry Department in our Departmental Profile.

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