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Assistant In Instruction Alyson Farrington Chemistry and Biochemistry BonneyScence Center laboratory, BSC 360
Staff Profiles

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Jonathan Witt, Working with spill kit for hazardous chemicals and in forensics lab. Chemical Stockroom and Safety Technician Science Resource Support Services 207-786-6294 Bonney Science Center, Room 161
Facilities and Equipment

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Assistant Professor of Chemistry and Biochemistry Geneva Laurita teaches in Bonney Science Center 310. CHEM 316 - Advanced Topics in Inorganic Chemistry A study of selected advanced topics in inorganic chemistry. Topics may include bioinorganic chemistry, inorganic materials science, and inorganic reaction mechanisms. Critical reading of the current literature, and applications of inorganic research, are emphasized. Prerequisite(s): CHEM 215. Enrollment limited to 19. [S] G. Laurita. 0.000 OR 1.000 Credit hours Schedule Types: View scheduled sections Books and Materials By Section: View Section A Chemistry and Biochemistry Department
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Ossie Heard ’22 of Newark, N.J., is the lab’s teaching assistant.“It was fascinating to see an actual reaction.”Students create the phenomenon of chemiluminescence during an organic chemistry lab taught by Assistant Professor of Chemistry and Biochemistry Andrew Kennedy.The reaction was tested in a darkened area just off the first-floor teaching laboratory of the Bonney Science Center: The organic compound luminol, in the presence of iron, will decompose and produce light.
Biochemistry Major Learning Outcomes

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Students looking at the glass in the lab. Summer research students, working under the supervision of Assistant Professor of Chemistry and Biochemistry Colleen O’Loughlin, admire the well-organized symmetry of her lab glass that they’ll use this summer. From left, Diana Rodriguez ‘24, Julie Jesurum ‘22, Joanna Atwater ‘23, and Nick Gajarski ‘24. Other photos include them looking at her office and at work in her lab. They also stop to chat with Professor Paula Schlax. _____________________ Other two students are Anna Gouveia '22 of Jenkintown, Pa. Sam Colesworthy '22 of North Yarmouth, Maine
Chemistry Major Learning Outcomes

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