OXFORD, Miss. – When teaching complicated chemistry concepts, it takes talent to engage students in the classroom. “I work hard to convince students that the molecular basis of life is a really compelling subject,” said Susan Pedigo, associate professor of chemistry and biochemistry at the University of Mississippi. Pedigo undoubtedly has a talent for teaching.Read the story …
Outstanding Chemistry Students and Faculty Collect Honors
June 21, 2012 by
OXFORD, Miss. – Several University of Mississippi students and faculty members were honored for achievements in the field of chemistry at the Ole Miss American Chemical Society annual awards banquet. Various awards were presented for excellence in chemistry courses, research achievements by students, and service by faculty and other ACS members. Also, area high schoolRead the story …
Middle-Schoolers Learn About Light Sabers and Forensic Chemistry at UM
May 17, 2012 by
OXFORD, Miss. – Middle school students from Pontotoc chose not to go to “the dark side” during a daylong visit to the University of Mississippi this week, but they did learn how improbable light sabers are as weapons. It was all part of activities designed to introduce the 76 students from the Pontotoc Middle SchoolRead the story …
Three African-Americans Earn Doctorates in Chemistry, Set UM Record for Single Year
May 15, 2012 by
OXFORD, Miss. – Less than a year after launching an aggressive initiative to increase the number of graduates in science, technology, engineering and mathematics fields, the University of Mississippi has recorded an impressive national achievement. Friday evening (May 11), the university graduated three African-American students with doctorates in chemistry, an exceptional number for any university.Read the story …