Chemistry Fun Day at the Creative Discovery Museum in Chattanooga gives UTC students in the Chemistry Club a chance to show young children the fun side of learning chemistry. The children enjoyed several activities, including the The Color Candy Wheel, created by placing 5-7 pieces of candy in a white bowl of water. “In time,…
UTC celebrates commencement
UTC held commencement ceremonies for more than 1,100 graduates on May 3.
Undergraduate chemistry students present research
Studies into chemicals in electronic cigarettes, experiments on bacteria cells and investigation of the structure of poisonous plants were just a few of the research projects presented during the Department of Chemistry’s Undergraduate Research Poster session.
NSF recognizes environmental chemistry research
Of the hundreds of awards granted by the Chemistry Division of the National Science Foundation (NSF), Dr. Greg Grant’s chemical research project was one of five the NSF selected for recognition for an Environmental Outcome. Grant, Grote Professor in the UTC Chemistry Department, said “Research in Undergraduate Institutions (RUI) Grant: Complexation Studies of Heavy Metal…
Summer undergraduate chemistry research program marks 25th year
For 25 years chemistry majors have been developing their critical thinking skills and gaining practical experience as part of the Chemistry Department’s Undergraduate Research Program (URP) held every summer. “The URP Program is competitive. Currently, about half of the students who apply for the program are selected to participate,” said Gregory J. Grant, Irvine W.…