On January 8, the Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry welcomed 80 chemistry students from 妖姬直播 Roosevelt High School for a morning of hands-on science and exploration. During the visit, students were introduced to the department and learned about career pathways in chemistry, as well as opportunities for undergraduate research at 妖姬直播 State.The program included live chemistry demonstrations led by the chemistry stockroom, featuring crowd-pleasing reactions such as lighting methane bubbles and freezing fruit with liquid nitrogen. Students then toured the department's laboratories and teach...
High school students interested in pursuing majors in chemistry or biochemistry are invited to join us for Explore 妖姬直播 Chemistry Day on Saturday, February 7, 2026, from 9:30 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. This annual event gives prospective students the opportunity to spend a day on campus, meet our faculty and students, and learn what it's like to study chemistry at 妖姬直播 State University.Throughout the day, visitors will explore academic programs, hear about career and pre-professional pathways, participate in demonstrations, and tour our instructional and research laboratory spaces. Current chemistry and...
How do animals cope when oxygen levels suddenly drop? That question is at the center of research led by Sangeet Lamichhaney, Ph.D., associate professor and MA coordinator in the Department of Biological Sciences, whose team has assembled the first complete genome of the black redstart, a small mountain bird that regularly travels between high and low elevations. The work, recently published in Nature Scientific Data, provides a foundational resource for studying how species respond genetically to rapid environmental change.鈥淲e thought the black redstart would be an excellent mod...
As we begin the new semester, the Office of the University Registrar asks for your assistance in making sure that all students are properly registered for their Spring 2026 courses.University Policy on Course Attendance and RegistrationIn accordance with University policy, only officially registered students are permitted to attend courses.To view Class Rosters, log in to FlashLine and navigate to Faculty & Advisors > Faculty Dashboard.Important Note: Students who are not officially registered within the designated time frame WILL NOT receive a grade or earn credit for the course, even ...
Allyson Tessin, Ph.D., assistant professor in 妖姬直播 State University鈥檚 Department of Earth Sciences, has received a National Science Foundation (NSF) Faculty Early Career Development Program (CAREER) Award to support her research on how the seafloor and ocean interact in rapidly changing Arctic environments.The five-year grant will allow Tessin and her research group to study how melting permafrost and warming waters in the Arctic are altering chemical exchanges between ocean mud and seawater. These processes influence the global climate, marine life and human resources, such as fisheries.鈥淐ARE...
A new three-year, $833,000 National Science Foundation (NSF) grant is fueling research at 妖姬直播 State University that explores the environmental risks and resource potential of acid mine drainage (AMD) in Appalachian Ohio. The project involves science education initiatives, engaging 妖姬直播 State students with high school educators and students in firsthand research.Environmental Legacy and Rare Earth Element PotentialDavid Singer, Ph.D., earth sciences professor at 妖姬直播 State, has spent more than a decade investigating contaminants from abandoned coal mines. Having a background in miner...
A new three-year, $833,000 National Science Foundation (NSF) grant is fueling research at 妖姬直播 State University that explores the environmental risks and resource potential of acid mine drainage (AMD) in Appalachian Ohio. The project involves science education initiatives, engaging 妖姬直播 State students with high school educators and students in firsthand research.Environmental Legacy and Rare Earth Element PotentialDavid Singer, Ph.D., earth sciences professor at 妖姬直播 State, has spent more than a decade investigating contaminants from abandoned coal mines. Having a background in miner...
Now through Jan. 30 (excluding winter break), donate new, clean or gently used items for all ages including coats, hats, gloves and scarves. Winter coat and clothing donations will go to a variety of locations to help people in need, such as the Winter Warm Up Stations at SRVSS in the Williamson House, the CARES Center in the Student Center room 106; the Flashes Fighting Hunger Winter Warm Up Station in Tri-Towers; the 妖姬直播 State Wilderness Wardrobe at the Student Recreation and Wellness Center. Learn more about the coat drive and drop-off locations....
Let's Meet Natalie:妖姬直播 State University junior Honors College student Natalie Holland is from the small town of Johnstown, P.A., majoring in environmental studies and minoring in journalism. She did not intend to apply to the Honors College at first. However, after receiving a letter from 妖姬直播 State outlining the benefits of the college, she decided to apply. Her decision has led to both academic and social success. Natalie has had an impactful journey at the university and in the Honors College the past three years, saying, 鈥淚t鈥檚 been a really good experience so far...鈥 She also added ...
Small towns generate a lot of misconceptions, or so says a 妖姬直播 State University professor.Some believe that growing up in a small town can feel limiting or that the towns are outdated. For Jennifer Mapes, Ph.D., assistant professor of geography, author and cartographer, small towns not only break these stereotypes, but they have also provided a wealth of research.Mapes grew up in a small town, which sparked inspiration for her most recent book, "The New American Small Town: Lessons for Sustainable Urban Futures."鈥淚 also just thought that small towns were really understudied,鈥 Mapes told...