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Strong receives grant for 3D printer
Professor of Chemistry Cindy Strong has received a joint grant for a new high-resolution resin 3D printer at each campus. Read More About Strong receives grant for 3D printer
Environmental Monitor magazine reports on Liberko’s research
An article published by the Environmental Monitor magazine takes an extensive look at research by Professor Charley Liberko. Read More About Environmental Monitor magazine reports on Liberko’s research
Classes begin in Russell Science Center
The Cornell College community experienced something on Nov. 26, 2018, that hasn’t happened in more than 40 years on campus. The college opened its first new academic building. Read More About Classes begin in Russell Science Center
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”
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
From first-gen to OB-GYN
Dr. Nakyda Dean ’08 trod a challenging path from being the first in her family to go to college to her career as an obstetrics and gynecology physician. Now she’s committed to helping others find their own paths to a career in medicine. “I grew up in a Chicago neighborhood where many of the kids […] Read More About From first-gen to OB-GYN
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