Category / Chemistry
Dr. Ireland Appointed Dean of the College of Arts and Sciences
Dr. Timothy Ireland has been appointed dean of the College of Arts and Sciences at Niagara University, effective June 1. Dr. Ireland succeeds Dr. Nancy McGlen, who will retire in June after serving for 15 years in the position. As dean, Dr. Ireland’s primary responsibility will be the general administration of... Read on →
NU Secures Pittcon Grant to Bolster Equipment, Programs in New Science Center
As the B. Thomas Golisano Center for Integrated Sciences takes shape on the south side of campus, Niagara University faculty members continue to investigate ways to furnish the state-of-the-art facility with the latest in scientific instrumentation. Last week, Niagara learned that it had taken another step toward this goal, securing... Read on →
Niagara University’s Student Chapter of the American Chemical Society Earns Three-peat
For the third consecutive year, Niagara University’s American Chemical Society (ACS) student chapter has been recognized by the ACS Committee on Education. Dr. Christopher S. Stoj, chair of Niagara’s biochemistry/chemistry department, received a letter from the society notifying him that the student chapter had been selected for a Commendable Award... Read on →
Niagara University Professors Seek Volunteers to Advance Breast Cancer Research
Drs. Mary McCourt and Lawrence Mielnicki, both Niagara University professors, are seeking females over age 18 to volunteer for a study that aims to detect biomarkers for breast cancer in the urine of women. Those eligible to take part include volunteers over the age of 18 who are healthy (defined... Read on →
NU Chemistry Professor Awarded Travel Grant from American Chemical Society
Ronny Priefer, Ph.D., associate professor of chemistry, has been awarded a $600 travel grant to attend a national meeting of the American Chemical Society (ACS) in San Diego, Calif., this spring. This year’s event, titled “Chemistry of Life,” takes place March 21-25. Dr. Priefer will be among the presenters at the... Read on →
Student Chapter of the American Chemical Society Earns Repeat Recognition
For the second straight year and the fourth time in five years, Niagara University’s American Chemical Society (ACS) student chapter has been recognized by The Society Committee on Education. Dr. Mary McCourt, chair of Niagara’s biochemistry/chemistry department, received a letter in late September from the society notifying her that... Read on →
NU’s Student Chapter of National Chemistry Honor Society Wins Major Award
Niagara University is pleased to announce that its student chapter of the Gamma Sigma Epsilon National Chemistry Honor Society was presented with this year’s Outstanding Chapter Award during the organization’s 44th Biennial Convention on March 4, 2011 at the University of North Carolina at Pembroke. The award is based... Read on →
