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Biochemistry student building strong foundation for career in geriatric medicine
Christina Witters of Webster is getting an early start on pursuing a career in geriatric medicine by working as a nursing aide while progressing through the Early Acceptance program that the Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine (LECOM) offers in conjunction with Fredonia.
Fredonia alumna and Keeper of the Dream Scholar pioneers virtual internship in forensics
“When life gives you lemons, make lemonade.” That proverbial wisdom could easily apply to Fredonia graduate Dr. Lori Ana Valentín, a forensic scientist with the New York State Police Crime Laboratory System (NYSP CLS).
Biochemistry student conducts summer research on NASA-funded project
Kelsey Wolfe, a junior Biochemistry major, gained valuable research experience in the Center for Advanced Biotechnology Medicine (CABM) Summer Undergraduate Research Experience (SURE) program hosted by Rutgers University.
Chemistry students author peer-reviewed article in Journal of Molecular Structure
Seven students majoring in Chemistry, including an exchange student from the Philippines, authored an article, "Synthesis and Characterization of Anilinium Ionic Liquids: Exploring Effect of π-π Ring Stacking," which presented their research on ionic liquids, in the Journal of Molecular Structure.
Fredonia extends UB medical school connection; eight graduates entering health professional schools
For the first time, a graduate of SUNY Fredonia will be enrolled in four consecutive classes at the Jacobs School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences at the University at Buffalo. In total, eight Fredonia graduates have been accepted and will attend health professional schools this summer or fall.
A funny thing happened on the way to Distance Education at Fredonia…(we’d love to hear how you finish that thought)
Major changes have been made to the learning environment during the last two weeks at Fredonia, beginning with faculty who spent most of their spring break transitioning their curriculum to digital platforms.
Practice interviews for health professions students go online
There’s a new twist to practice interviews conducted every year by the Fredonia Health Professions Advising Committee for students who will be applying to health professional schools. Like classroom instruction that resumed this week, these sessions were done online.
Students to share their Honduras medical mission experience
The unique experience of serving on medical brigades in Honduras during the J-Term will be shared by Fredonia students in an informal presentation they’ll give on Friday, Feb. 21, at 3 p.m., in the Science Center’s Kelly Family Auditorium (Room 105).
Halloween Science Fair to put spotlight on magic
What do helium bubbles, a fire snake and elephant toothpaste have in common? They’re all prime-time attractions at the magic-themed annual Halloween Science Fair that members of the Chemistry Club will stage over two days on the third floor of the Science Center.
Emerging contaminants to be examined by UB professor at seminar
A seminar that examines lessons that have been learned from two decades of research on uncovering emerging contaminants and their ecological impacts will be led by Diana Aga, professor of Chemistry at the University at Buffalo, on Wednesday, Oct. 2, at 5 p.m.