Chemistry and Biochemistry News

Tracey Mason and Courtney Parto spreading the word about SUO!

with Julia(Wikoff) Barker, Chem’10, Forensics ’11

with Kari (Norquist) Dodd, BT’14, Forensics ’15

with Kim Herscher Chem ’10, Forensics ’11

Dr. Mason attended the Mid-Atlantic Association of Forensics conference this week with SUO enrollment counselor Courtney Parto in order to spread the word about our online Master’s degrees in Forensic Science and Crime Scene investigation. What she didn’t expect was to see all the alums who have graduated from SUs undergraduate science and Master’s of Forensic Science programs!

Congratulations to our 2023 biochemistry and chemistry graduates! Just a few pictured here, Bisma, Dan, Dylan and Jen, but so many more walked across the stage. We are proud of all of you! The entire commencement ceremony can be viewed here.

Janaya Miles (formerly Slaughter), is a 2019 grad in Biochemistry. Janaya completed her Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine at the Virginia College of Osteopathic Medicine in Blacksburg this week, and plans to specialize in Obstetrics and Gynecology. On Match Day in March, Janaya matched with Virtual Health in Voorhees NJ for her OBGYN Residency Placement. Congratulations, Janaya!

The following students were recognized at a lunch event in the School of the Sciences this week. Congratulations all around for remarkable achievements!

The 7th Annual Spring Spectacular (video) was held on Wednesday and feautured more demonstrations than ever before! The ping pong ball explosion was a favorite. Special thanks to our engaging and fun glass blowing demonstrators from McFadden Art Glass. Shout out to our outstanding organizing chairs, Drs Burkett, Tucker and Wilson, and many thanks to all the super faculty, staff and student volunteers!