Undergraduate Research
Opportunity
Research lies at the fundamental core of the chemical sciences. Exposure, at the undergraduate level, to the research experience provides an invaluable look into the world of chemistry. Students enrolling in Chem 390WR, 391, 392, 491 or 492 may perform research on a broad array of topics, including analytical chemistry, biochemistry, inorganic chemistry, organic chemistry or physical chemistry. Students are strongly encouraged to discuss research opportunities with a variety of faculty prior to making a selection. See more details here. It is best to do this during the semester before you enroll in research. Students can also work with a faculty member outside the Chemistry Department. This requires an additional form.Funding
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Students may receive funding for their research efforts. Funding may derive from grants of individual faculty or students can apply to the Summer Research Opportunity Program.
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Presentations
Students may present their results at several venues, such as the Regional or National American Chemical Society Meetings. These venues provide students unique opportunities to develop their presentation skills, meet other scientists working in similar fields, and see future possibilities for their careers. Publications
Undergraduate researchers can serve as co-authors on research publications. A few examples are shown below, with the undergraduates underlined.
"Gem-Difluorinated Heterocyclics Using 2,2-Difluorohomopropargyl Amides”, S. Arimitsu, R. L. Bottom, G. B. Hammond J. Fluorine Chem. 2008, 129, 1047-1051.
“Synthesis Of 2,4,5-Trisubstituted 3-Fluorofurans Via Iodocyclization And Suzuki Cross Coupling Of Difluorohomopropargyl Alcohols”, J. M. Jacobsen, S. Arimitsu and G. B. Hammond J. Org. Chem. 2008, 73, 2886-2889.
"Perturbations in Factor XIII Resulting From Activation and Inhibition Conditions Examined by Solution Based Methods and Detected by MALDI-TOF MS", T. M. Sabo, P. B. Brasher, M. C. Maurer Biochemistry 2007, 46, 10089-10101.
"Mapping of Factor XIII Solvent Accessibility as a Function of Activation State Using Chemical Modification Methods", B. T. Turner, Jr., T. M. Sabo, D. Wilding, M. C. Maurer Biochemistry 2004, 43, 9755-9765.
"Alkylation of a Dimolybdenum SO Bridge, Subsequent Reactions, and Characterization of the Thioperoxide Bridge", C. M. Tuong, W. K. Hammons, A. L. Howarth, K. E. Lutz, A. D. Maduvu, L. B. Haysley, B. R. T. Allred, L. K. Hoyt, M. S. Mashuta, M. E. Noble Inorg. Chem. 2009, 48, 5027-5038.
“Synthesis Of 2,4,5-Trisubstituted 3-Fluorofurans Via Iodocyclization And Suzuki Cross Coupling Of Difluorohomopropargyl Alcohols”, J. M. Jacobsen, S. Arimitsu and G. B. Hammond J. Org. Chem. 2008, 73, 2886-2889.
"Perturbations in Factor XIII Resulting From Activation and Inhibition Conditions Examined by Solution Based Methods and Detected by MALDI-TOF MS", T. M. Sabo, P. B. Brasher, M. C. Maurer Biochemistry 2007, 46, 10089-10101.
"Mapping of Factor XIII Solvent Accessibility as a Function of Activation State Using Chemical Modification Methods", B. T. Turner, Jr., T. M. Sabo, D. Wilding, M. C. Maurer Biochemistry 2004, 43, 9755-9765.
"Alkylation of a Dimolybdenum SO Bridge, Subsequent Reactions, and Characterization of the Thioperoxide Bridge", C. M. Tuong, W. K. Hammons, A. L. Howarth, K. E. Lutz, A. D. Maduvu, L. B. Haysley, B. R. T. Allred, L. K. Hoyt, M. S. Mashuta, M. E. Noble Inorg. Chem. 2009, 48, 5027-5038.
Faculty
Students are strongly encouraged to contact faculty and discuss current research opportunities in their labs.
Analytical
Physical
Physical
Inorganic
Organic
Organic
Biochemistry
Chemical Education
John Arnez
Teresa Fan
Andrew Lane
Muriel Maurer
Hunter Moseley
Eugene Mueller
John Trent
Richard Wittebort
Teresa Fan
Andrew Lane
Muriel Maurer
Hunter Moseley
Eugene Mueller
John Trent
Richard Wittebort
Chemical Education
