Chemistry News
Cornell College researchers study carbon dioxide capture
People across the world are studying climate change, and that body of research is expanding with the work of student-researchers at Cornell College. Read More About Cornell College researchers study carbon dioxide capture
Davis studies the process of perfecting lab experiments
Myiah Davis '20 is not just learning chemistry, she’s learning how other students learn chemistry for the Cornell Summer Research Institute. Read More About Davis studies the process of perfecting lab experiments
Researchers find new way of removing metal from water
Throughout the summer, you could often find Ben Hewson ’19 sharing his notes with Professor Charley Liberko in the chemistry lab during the Cornell Summer Research Institute (CSRI). Read More About Researchers find new way of removing metal from water
High school intern explores scientific research at Cornell
Professor Charley Liberko always has a lab filled with college students. Among the students, you’ll also find high school intern Mackenzee Albert. Read More About High school intern explores scientific research at Cornell
Professor Teague edits book: “Engaging Students in Physical Chemistry”
Cornell College Professor of Chemistry Craig Teague can now add “book editor” to his list of accomplishments as his book “Engaging Students in Physical Chemistry” is released. Read More About Professor Teague edits book: “Engaging Students in Physical Chemistry”
![Marisa Flores ’19 had one goal in the lab—growing viruses. “The kind of virus we are growing is bacteriophage,” Flores said. “It attacks bacteria, and bacteria are abundant in the world. You could use it for something called phage therapy, which could help with staph infections, strep, all of that nasty stuff.” Marisa worked with Professor […]](https://news.cornellcollege.edu/wp-content/uploads/2017/12/cardoncrop-600x400.jpg)
Team grows viruses to explore phage therapy
Marisa Flores ’19 had one goal in the lab—growing viruses. “The kind of virus we are growing is bacteriophage,” Flores said. “It attacks bacteria, and bacteria are abundant in the world. You could use it for something called phage therapy, which could help with staph infections, strep, all of that nasty stuff.” Marisa worked with Professor […] Read More About Team grows viruses to explore phage therapy
Research shows pottery provides link to the past
Broken pottery pieces might not look like much to the average person, but to Samantha Nadel ’18—they’re the key to understanding the past. Read More About Research shows pottery provides link to the past
Researchers hope colorful chemistry inspires students
Two Cornell College students are creating compounds, or dyes, and exploring how they react to changes in their environment. Read More About Researchers hope colorful chemistry inspires students
CSRI team searches for answers among yeast cells
Professor of Biology & Chemistry Jeff Cardon and Brett Krull '17 are researching how yeast cells decide how to use resources they get from the environment. Read More About CSRI team searches for answers among yeast cells
Chemistry researchers lend information to bigger study about medication and diet
Will Eastham '18, Jennifer Aguayo '18, and Aidan Litt '19 are working with Professor Jai Shanata for the Cornell Summer Research Institute. Read More About Chemistry researchers lend information to bigger study about medication and diet
Researchers learn more about an ancient Iowa culture and lead levels in soil
A Cornell College student and a chemistry professor are gathering data on two topics - an ancient Iowa culture and lead levels in soil. Read More About Researchers learn more about an ancient Iowa culture and lead levels in soil
Research team finds colorful way of discovering how molecules interact
Chemistry Professor Charley Liberko and Andrea Corbet '17 are researching solvatochromic molecules, which makes for a colorful summer. Read More About Research team finds colorful way of discovering how molecules interact
Discovery through guided inquiry
Two groups of students sit at tables, their physical chemistry activities books open before them. Each student has a role: manager, reader, or recorder. Today, they’re studying the properties of the hydrogen atom, the most basic building block in the universe. Read More About Discovery through guided inquiry
Hoang wins poster award
Cornell College senior Nguyet Minh "Julie" Hoang won the Best Poster Award held as part of the Oak Ridge Science Semester. Read More About Hoang wins poster award
Cornell College Chemistry Club featured on KCRG
Students from the Cornell College Chemistry Club were featured on Cedar Rapids ABC affiliate KCRG-TV9 for holding a demonstration where they exploded pumpkins. Read More About Cornell College Chemistry Club featured on KCRG
Research leads to Columbia Ph.D. program for Wang
Jihang Wang, who graduated from Cornell College in May with degrees in chemistry and biochemistry and molecular biology, is pursuing a Ph.D. in chemistry at Columbia University. Read More About Research leads to Columbia Ph.D. program for Wang
Chemistry course explores real-life CSI
In the chemistry course Real Life CSI, Professor Craig Teague offers students a chance to explore the real-world practice of forensic science and compare it to the Hollywood version. Read More About Chemistry course explores real-life CSI
Martinez begins Ph.D. path in chemistry at Northwestern
Jose Martinez credits early guidance in his chemistry courses for providing the skills he used to earn two high-level internships and a spot in Northwestern University's doctoral program. Read More About Martinez begins Ph.D. path in chemistry at Northwestern
Sowers earns spot in MIT chemistry graduate program
Molly Sowers discovered a love for chemistry at Cornell and begins graduate studies at MIT in 2012. She credits Cornell faculty for providing inspiration and the preparation necessary to excel in a high-level internship at the University of Nebraska. Read More About Sowers earns spot in MIT chemistry graduate program