Chemistry News

Chemistry Department | A recent graduate from the FSU Chemistry Department, Sabrina is now a graduate student at Penn State University being awarded a University Graduate Fellowship and the prestigious Walker Fellowship, so she can devote her time to composite fiber research.

Chemistry Department | Brandi is a recent graduate from the Biochemistry Concentration, and is entering a PhD program at WVU. While at FSU, Brandi presented her research at two regional conferences: Allegheny-Erie Society of Toxicology Regional Chapter and the Middle Atlantic Regional Meeting of the ACS. She also attended the national Gamma Sigma Epsilon Honor Society convention.

In this collaborative 3 + 3 partnership, the University of Maryland Eastern Shore and Frostburg State University have formed a new academic partnership offering students an accelerated track to becoming pharmacists in six years.

Student Spotlight: Sophia Staggers | Chemistry student, Sophia Staggers, spent 6 weeks during the summer of 2020 doing research related to SARS-CoV2, the virus causing the disease responsible for the COVID-19 pandemic. Read about her research and her experience as a chemistry major at FSU.

Dr. Norris shares how he builds relationships with first-year STEM students and how the pandemic has changed his advising approach.

Chemistry Department | Currently a Doctor of Pharmacy candidate at University of Maryland Baltimore School of Pharmacy, Amie was an involved student during her time at Frostburg State University. Read about our featured alumni.

Dr. Matthew Crawford became the chair of the Chemistry Department in June of 2020. Congratulations Dr. Crawford!

Symbolic Mathematics for Chemists offers students of chemistry a guide to Maxima, a popular open source symbolic mathematics engine that can be used to solve problems, build models, analyze data, and explore fundamental chemistry concepts.

This study is designed to determine if sitagliptin (an active ingredient in the listed medications) is present in breast milk of those who are taking the medications.