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Chemistry @ Rio Grande

Welcome to the University of Rio Grande Chemistry Department homepage. Our department offers two degree options - the Bachelor of Science in Chemistry and the Associate of Science in Chemistry. Both programs have been designed to provide students with a well-rounded background in Chemistry and to provide students with the tools necessary to pursue any number of post-graduation directions. In addition, we offer a minor in Chemistry to accompany a Bachelor's degree of a student's choosing.

Recent Happenings

Chemistry Students Present Research at State Meeting

Chemistry students at OAS Meeting

The Chemistry students in the Integrated Chemistry Laboratory - Sheri Marcum, Andrea Merry, Whitney Smith, and Brad Altier - presented their research at the Ohio Academy of Science Annual Meeting at Ashland University on April 14. Congratulations to all of you for a great meeting!

Chemistry Professor Wins Scholarship Award

Dr. John Means, Assistant Professor of Chemistry, was awarded the inaugural Excellence in Scholarship Award. This award is given to a Rio Grande faculty member who has demonstrated a commitment to scholarship in his or her discipline through continued scholarly activities and publications, exhibitions, or performances. The winner is selected by his or her peers. Congratulations, Dr. Means!

School of Sciences Announces Internship Program

The School of Sciences has developed an internship program with Ohio Precious Metals in Jackson, Ohio. Students in the Chemistry and Environmental Science programs can apply for positions during this summer program, which will being this year. This is an exciting opportunity for the School of Sciences and for Rio Grande students, who can gain a great deal of industrial experience close to campus.

Rio Grande Students to Present Research

Junior chemistry major Sheri Marcum and senior biology major Logan Brushart will present their research on April 20 as a part of the School of Sciences seminar series. Both students collaborated with Dr. John Means, Assistant Professor of Chemistry. Sheri's work involved the development of a new enzyme kinetics experiment for an upper-level biochemistry laboratory, while Logan's work involved the development of a computer-based screening protocol for the identification of new potential antibiotics. Good luck to both of you!

Chemistry Professor Receives Ohio Board of Regents Grant

Dr. Jacob White, Associate Professor of Chemistry, and Dr. Rob Hopkins, Assistant Professor of Biology, were recently awarded an Ohio Board of Regents grant to provide science content support for teachers in grades 3-8 in the Meigs Local and Symmes Valley Local School Districts.

Chemistry Student Receives Athletic Recognition

Junior chemistry major Whitney Smith recently completed an excellent volleyball season. Throughout the course of the season, she received conference Player of the Week honors and conference Hitter of the Week honors several times each. She also was named to the all-conference team at the conclusion of the regular season. Congratulations, Whitney!

Chemistry Scholarship Competition Awards

On November 18, 2011, the Chemistry Department hosted their first scholarship competition . First prize was a full-tuition scholarship, second and third place prizes were partial scholarships. The first-place winner was Michael MacKnight from Wahama High School, and his chemistry teacher is Mr. Jodie Roush. The second- and third-place winners, respectively, were Daniel Fraser and Andrew Lawrence from Gallia Academy High School. Their chemistry teacher is Mr. Aaron Petry. Congratulations to all of the winners!

2011-2012 Chemistry Cook-out

The Chemistry Department recently hosted its 3rd annual cook-out for Chemistry and AYA Physical Sciences Education students. It was moved to the fall to avoid scheduling conflicts with end-of-the-year activities in April. Attendance was up from the previous year's cook-out in the spring. There was plenty of food and fun.

Chemistry Professor Wins Teaching Award

At the end of the 2010-2011 academic year, Dr. Jacob White, Associate Professor of Chemistry, was awarded the Edwin Jones Award for excellence in teaching. This is the highest award given to a Rio Grande faculty member and winners are selected by their peers. Congratulations, Dr. White!

Chemistry @ Rio Grande in the New

Chemistry Students Present Research at Annual Meeting of the Ohio Academy of Sciences (4/25/12)

University of Rio Grande School of Sciences, Ohio Precious Metals Partner to Create Internship Program (3/30/12)

Chemistry Scholarship Awards (12/16/11)

Rio Volleyball Trio Honored by MSC (11/4/11)

Smith Garners MSC Player of the Week Award - Again (10/24/11)

Rio's Smith, Raines Honored by MSC (10/17/11)

URG/RGCC to Hold Chemistry Scholarship Competition (10/2/11)

Chemistry Scholarship Competition (9/26/11)

Rio's Smith Named MSC Player of the Week (9/19/11)

Rio Grande Students and Faculty Present Research Findings (5/17/11)

Rio Receives Grant for Chemistry Program (3/29/11)