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aPKCs role in Neuroblastoma cell signaling cascades and Implications of aPKCs inhibitors as potential therapeutics , Sloan Breedy

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Bioactivity of Suberitenones A and B , Jared G. Waters

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Light Harvesting in Photoactive Guest-Based Metal-Organic Frameworks , Christopher R. McKeithan

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Assessing Many-Body van der Waals Contributions in Model Sorption Environments , Matthew K. Mostrom

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Design, Synthesis of Axial Chiral Triazole , Jing Wang

The Development of AApeptides , Lulu Wei

Chemical Investigation of Floridian Mangrove Endophytes and Antarctic Marine Organisms , Bingjie Yang

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An Insight into the Biological Functions, the Molecular Mechanism and the Nature of Interactions of a Set of Biologically Important Proteins. , Adam A. Aboalroub

Functional Porous Materials: Applications for Environmental Sustainability , Briana Amaris Aguila

Biomimetic Light Harvesting in Metalloporphyrins Encapsulated/Incorporated within Metal Organic Frameworks (MOFs). , Abdulaziz A. Alanazi

Design and Synthesis of Novel Agents for the Treatment of Tropical Diseases , Linda Corrinne Barbeto

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The Activity and Structure of Cu2+ -Biomolecules in Disease and Disease Treatment , Darrell Cole Cerrato

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The Role of Atypical Protein Kinase C in Colorectal Cancer Cells Carcinogenesis , S M Anisul Islam

Chemical Tools and Treatments for Neurological Disorders and Infectious Diseases , Andrea Lemus

Antarctic Deep Sea Coral and Tropical Fungal Endophyte: Novel Chemistry for Drug Discovery , Anne-Claire D. Limon

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An Investigation into the Heterogeneity of Insect Arylalkylamine N -Acyltransferases , Brian G. O'Flynn

Evaluating the Evidence Base for Evidence-Based Instructional Practices in Chemistry through Meta-Analysis , Md Tawabur Rahman

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The Chemical Ecology and Drug Discovery Potential of the Antarctic Red Alga Plocamium cartilagineum and the Antarctic Sponge Dendrilla membranosa , Andrew Jason Shilling

Synthesis, Discovery and Delivery of Therapeutic Natural Products and Analogs , Zachary P. Shultz

Development of α-AA peptides as Peptidomimetics for Antimicrobial Therapeutics and The Discovery of Nanostructures , Sylvia E. Singh

Self-Assembly of 2D and 3D Metallo-Supramolecules with Increasing Complexity , Bo Song

The Potential of Marine Microbes, Flora and Fauna in Drug Discovery , Santana Alexa Lavonia Thomas

Design, Synthesis, and Self-Assembly of Supramolecular Fractals Based on Terpyridine with Different Transition Metal Ions , Lei Wang

Theses/Dissertations from 2018 2018

Fatty Acid Amides and Their Biosynthetic Enzymes Found in Insect Model Systems , Ryan L. Anderson

Interrogation of Protein Function with Peptidomimetics , Olapeju Bolarinwa

Characterization of Nylon-12 in a Novel Additive Manufacturing Technology, and the Rheological and Spectroscopic Analysis of PEG-Starch Matrix Interactions , Garrett Michael Craft

Synthesis of Novel Agents for the treatment of Infectious and Neurodegenerative diseases , Benjamin Joe Eduful

Survey research in postsecondary chemistry education: Measurements of faculty members’ instructional practice and students’ affect , Rebecca E. Gibbons

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Chemical Investigation of Bioactive Marine Extracts , Selam Hagos

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Studies Aimed at the Synthesis of Anti-Infective Agents , Ankush Kanwar

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Sorbent Enrichment Performance of Aromatic Compounds from Diluted Liquid Solution , Le Meng

Development of Bioactive Peptidomimetics , Fengyu She

Azamacrocyclic-based Frameworks: Syntheses and Characterizations , Chavis Andrew Stackhouse

Structure-based Design, Synthesis and Applications of a New Class of Peptidomimetics: 'Y -AA Peptides and Their Derivatives , Ma Su

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Guidelines for writing a senior thesis.

Except as noted below, each thesis should be about 20-25 pages in length (12 pt font, double-spaced except for abstract which may be single-spaced) and written in the style of an article to be published in a journal in the area of the research. Students should, of course, consult with their research directors about the structure of their theses; however, a suggested outline which may be used as a default follows. [Comments in brackets apply to research publications in primary literature and are generally based on material in  The ACS Style Guide .]

Title; names of student and research director; date.

[The title should be brief, grammatically correct, and accurate enough to stand alone. The purposes of the title are to attract the potential audience and to aid retrieval and indexing services. The latter is facilitated by using several keywords in the title. In a journal publication, the title is followed by the names of the authors, the address of the institution where the work was conducted, and the date on which the paper was received by the journal editor. The names of the authors are each listed in the order: first, middle initial, and surname; and include all who made substantial contributions to the research. An asterisk is placed on the name of the author to whom correspondence should be addressed.]

One-half to one page (single-spaced); a succinct summary of objectives, methods, results and conclusions.

[The purposes of the abstract are (1) to allow the reader to determine the nature and information given in the paper and (2) to allow editors to pinpoint key features for use in indexing and retrieval. State briefly the problem or purpose of the research if it is not adequately conveyed by the title. Indicate theoretical or experimental plan used, accurately summarize the principal findings, and point out major conclusions.]

Statement of objectives and significance and a review of pertinent literature, carefully cited. This section should generally be more detailed than allowed for a journal article.

[The introduction should contain a clear statement of the problem and why you are studying it. Outline what has been done before by citing truly pertinent literature. Indicate the significance, scope and limits of your work. In journals, this section is frequently not labelled.]

Methods used; instrumental, synthetic and analytical, as well as computational. Also, description of equipment built, compounds synthesized, computer programs written, etc.

[This section should include sufficient detail about the materials and methods that you used so that experienced workers could repeat your work and obtain comparable results.]

The data, complete and detailed, with sufficient description to be understood — but without interpretation.

[Summarize the data collected and the statistical treatment of them. Use equations, figures, and tables where necessary for clarity and conciseness.]

The interpretation, analysis and explanation of the results, both positive and negative; what does it all mean?

[In journal publications, the Results section is sometimes combined with the Discussion section of the paper.]

Final wrap-up statement.

[Have you resolved the original problem? If not, what exactly have you contributed? Conclusions must be based on evidence presented in the paper. Suggest further study or applications, if appropriate. This section may be omitted and its contents presented in the Discussion section.]

[The last paragraph of a journal article frequently contains acknowledgements of people, places, financing, etc.]

In the style indicated by your research director. If your research director does not indicate a specific style, use the following.  Book references.  Author or editor (last name followed by initials),book title in italics or underlined, publisher, city of publication, year of publication, page number(s). Dodd, J.S., Ed.; The ACS Style Guide, American Chemical Society:Washington, DC, 1986, pp 108-111.  Journal references.  Author (last name, followed by initials), abbreviated journal title in italics or underlined, year of publication (boldface), volume number in italics or underlined, and initial page of cited article (the complete span is better). Fletcher, T.R.; Rosenfeld, R.N. J. Am. Chem. Soc. 1985, 107, 2203-2212.

Any extensive tabulations of raw data, additional spectra not needed for illustration of the main text or listings of computer programs written or modified. That is, if there is just too much data to include in the Results Section or if much of the raw data have been abstracted and/or tabulated, these abstracts and/or tables may go in the Results Section along with only representative spectra (or chromatograms, etc.), and the bulk raw data put in Appendices. NEW: An  appendix on safety  should be added to the thesis.

• All pages should be numbered consecutively.
• Each table should be on a separate sheet, be consecutively numbered, and have a caption at the top. Columns must be labeled and all labels should be explained in the caption or in footnotes.
• Each figure should be carefully drawn on a separate sheet, consecutively numbered and accompanied by a legend. The legend should normally appear below the figure but may be placed on a separate sheet, if necessary. Figures should be carefully prepared using a drawing program such as ChemDraw or ISIS. Graphs are treated as figures, i.e., they should not be labeled as "Graph 1," "Graph 2," etc. Each axis of a graph must be clearly labeled as to the variable represented and its value along the axis. Each curve on a graph should be clearly identified. Raw data displayed in graphs may also appear in separate tables. All symbols and conventions, such as broken lines or dotted lines, should be explained in the legend.
• Insofar as is practical, mathematical equations, Greek letters, special mathematical symbols, and chemical reaction schemes should be typed in the text.
• Reprints or preprints of any publications that have already arisen from the research being reported may be appended.
• Further details may be obtained from  The ACS Style Guide .
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The University of Dayton Department of Chemistry encourages its undergraduate majors to conduct scholarly research, offering students paid laboratory work, academic scholarships, and summer research fellowships. Faculty provide mentorship, advice, supervision, supplies, and access to state-of-the-art instrumentation.

Many of the theses in this collection are components of larger projects done in collaboration with faculty members; when papers resulting from these projects are submitted for publication in scientific journals, undergraduate students are listed as co-authors, a great distinction for undergraduate students.

Many undergraduate theses also are presented in poster form at the annual Stander Symposium.

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Research thesis.

You may decide to culminate several semesters of research work by documenting your results in the form of an undergraduate thesis:

• For students who are members of the Schreyer Honors College (SHC), a thesis is required to graduate with distinction.
• For all other students, the Eberly College of Science offers a certificate via the Science Research Distinction (SCIRES) program .

Completing a research thesis indicates a high level of achievement, and the resulting distinction is an important addition to your CV. Details of the specific requirements and deadlines for these two approaches can be found at the SHC and SCIRES websites listed above.

From the perspective of the chemistry department, the requirements for an undergraduate research thesis in chemistry are the same for honors and non-honors students. Research in chemistry or a related area must be undertaken under the supervision of a thesis advisor (or co-advisor) who is a faculty member in the Department of Chemistry.

The thesis will be evaluated by a three-person committee consisting of the research advisor and at least two other faculty members. In the case of SHC theses, one of the committee members should be your honors advisor. At least two members of the committee must be from the tenure-track faculty; the third participant may be a non-tenure- track faculty member. When appropriate, participating faculty members may be from departments other than chemistry. Note that the chemistry requirements for thesis evaluation are more comprehensive than those of the SHC or the SCIRES programs. Students fulfilling the chemistry requirements will automatically fulfill the requirements of either of these two programs.

After the thesis is approved by the research advisor, and at least one week prior to the submission deadline, students should provide a complete copy of the thesis to all committee members and schedule a meeting with the committee. During this meeting, the candidate first presents a 20–30-minute talk to their committee members and, if desired, to other interested persons. The committee members will then discuss the research with the student, decide whether it satisfies requirements for research distinction, and suggest any required changes to the thesis. Students are responsible for scheduling a meeting of their committee early enough to meet the program-specific deadlines for final submission. Contact the chemistry department's Undergraduate Program Office to reserve an appropriate room for this meeting. Be sure to bring the required signature page to the meeting. Theses must be signed by all committee members and, in the case of SCIRES theses, the Associate Head for Undergraduate Education must also sign. In the case of SHC theses, the final audit for conferring an honors degree must be completed by the Schreyer Honors College.

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Research Opportunities

Students at all levels are encouraged to undertake original research under the supervision of a member of the chemistry faculty through the  Undergraduate Research Opportunities Program (UROP) . It is the goal of the undergraduate chemistry program to encourage students to become active members within the departmental academic community. Interaction between undergraduates, faculty, and graduate students is strongly promoted through class and laboratory contact, advising, and through more informal functions.

Undergraduate Research Opportunities Program (UROP)

The UROP advisor for the Chemistry Department is Prof. Alex Radosevich (Room 2-321, x3-4503). If you are interested in a chemistry UROP you should make an appointment with him to discuss your research interests and to receive advice on how to find a position in the department.

Please note that credit is obtained for undergraduate research by registering for 5.UR or 5.URG and by submitting a for-credit UROP application before the UROP deadlines. To receive credit, students enrolled in 5.UR (research for Pass/Fail grade) must file a progress report with the UROP coordinator. To receive credit, students enrolled in 5.URG (research for letter grade) are required to submit a ten-page final written report to their research advisor prior to the last day of classes. Please note that 5.URG may be taken for up to 12 units per term, not to exceed a cumulative total of 48 units.

UROP Symposium

Please join us for the Spring 2023 UROP Symposium on Friday, May 12, from 1:00-5:00 PM. The schedule is as follows:

Oral Presentation, 1-4pm in 2-136

Poster Session, 4-5pm in lobby of Building 18. Refreshments will be served.

The list of the 2023 Oral Presentations and Poster Presenters will be updated soon.

Oral Presentations Session #1 (TBD)

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Oral Presentations Session #2 (TBD)

5.39 Research and Communication in Chemistry

To enroll in 5.39 for the Spring 2023 term:

• Write a summary paragraph about your research, using the format in this example from Natur e .
• Ask your UROP advisor to email Angelina Toro to confirm that they approve of your enrollment in 5.39. If your advisor has already emailed Professor Radosevich to approve enrollment in 5.39 there is no need to have them email Michelle as well.
• As a reminder, the research must be conducted on the MIT campus and be a continuation of a previous fulltime UROP project from an academic or summer term in 2021. The research must under the direction of a member of the Chemistry Department faculty
• The approval from your advisor and summary paragraph should be submitted by 9:00am on Wednesday, January 19th.  You will be notified about permission to enroll in 5.39 no later than the end of the day on Tuesday, January 24th.

Undergraduate Thesis

Students preparing a thesis should enroll in course 5.THU in the semester they intend to submit their thesis (generally the spring of senior year). At least two semesters of research (summer UROP is considered to be the equivalent of a semester of research) in addition to the “5.THU semester” usually constitutes the minimum research experience that can provide the basis for a satisfactory thesis. Research toward a thesis carried out prior to 5.THU can be conducted for credit under 5.UR, 5.URG, or as “UROP for Pay.” Students enrolled in 5.THU may not simultaneously enroll in 5.UR or 5.URG in the same semester and may not receive financial support that semester through the UROP program, although they may be directly employed by faculty members as research assistants.

STYLE AND LENGTH

The student’s advisor will provide guidance concerning the specific style and organization appropriate for the thesis. In general, the style should be appropriate for a full journal article in the student’s particular area of chemistry. In most cases the thesis will include sections entitled “Introduction and Background,” “Results and Discussion,” and an Experimental Section. Literature citations should follow the format required by typical journals in the specific area of research.

The thesis should be double-spaced and typically will be 25 to 50 pages in length—under no circumstances should the length exceed 100 pages. The thesis should begin with a Title Page followed by a one-page Abstract, both conforming to the format described in the publication “ Specifications for Thesis Preparation ” prepared by the MIT Libraries Archives Department ( 14N-118 ). A Table of Contents should also be included in the thesis.

SUBMISSION OF THE THESIS

Students completing a thesis in Fall term must submit their thesis no later than Friday, January 20, 2023. Students completing a thesis in the Spring term must submit their thesis no later than Friday, May 12, 2023. Please submit a copy of your thesis as a PDF/A-1 to Jennifer Weisman this deadline, following the MIT  Thesis Specifications available here . Please also submit a signed title page with digital signatures from you, your UROP advisor, and Professor Elizabeth Nolan (Associate Department Head). Please see here for a full guide (with screenshots) to using DocuSign to obtain digital signatures; please disregard the references to a graduate thesis. If you would like to have a personal, bound copy of your thesis please let Jennifer know and the department will arrange this.

EVALUATION OF THE THESIS AND UNDERGRADUATE RESEARCH SYMPOSIUM

The student’s Research Supervisor will read the thesis and determine the letter grade the student will receive for course 5.THU. In general, students should enroll in 5.THU for 6 to 21 units. An Undergraduate Research Symposium is held each spring and all students completing theses are encouraged to make an oral presentation at the symposium. Information about the Undergraduate Research Symposium will be posted on the Department of Chemistry website by Professor Alex Radosevich , the Symposium Coordinator.

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The Undergraduate Senior Thesis is a two-semester program culminating in a written research thesis, public thesis defense seminar, and private oral examination. The senior honors thesis is a capstone experience for exceptional undergraduates, allowing them to showcase the depth of their Chemistry knowledge and focus on independent research. Students wishing to pursue an undergraduate senior thesis must:

• Be a senior in good academic standing,
• Be majoring in Chemistry, ACS Certified Chemistry, Biochemistry, or Chemical Physics,
• Have been on the Dean’s list at least twice prior to senior year,
• Have at least one prior summer or semester of research prior to senior year.

Students should coordinate with their research director*, register for CHEM 0195 for the first semester of senior year, and complete the Application for Admission to the Chemistry Thesis Program in the spring of their junior year. The research director* must sign the application indicating their approval. This form is due to the Chemistry Department Main Office no later than September 30th of their senior year.

* If the research director is not a chemistry faculty member then a Chemistry faculty member must also serve as co-advisor and also sign the form.

Prior to Senior Year

• [Mandatory] Perform at least one summer or semester of research; one year of prior research is common.
• [Mandatory] Apply to the Chemistry Thesis Program: The application form must submitted to the Chemistry Department Main Office (Pearson 110) no later than  September 30th of the student’s senior year. The Research Director must sign the application form indicating their approval; if the Research Director is not a chemistry faculty member, a chemistry faculty member must serve as co-advisor and also sign the form. The thesis committee must have at least two faculty members from the Chemistry Department. The Department will evaluate the application and notify the student if they are admitted into the thesis program.
• [Mandatory] Register for CHEM 0195 for the first semester of the senior year.

Senior Year, Fall Semester

          All semester:

• [Mandatory] Continue with research. Commit to performing at least 20 hours of research per week during the senior year.
• [Strongly recommended] Attend departmental seminars.

          October:

• Have a planning meeting with the committee by the end of October (recommended but optional).
• [Mandatory] Submit the university form to be enrolled in the Honors Thesis Program

Senior Honors Thesis   Policies and Procedures

In general, the “Thesis Honors Candidate” form must be received in Dowling by mid-October , but please check their website. 

          December:

• [Mandatory] Register for Chem 0199.
• Begin writing thesis, especially introductory sections during the break.

Senior Year Spring Semester

• [Strongly recommended] Attend departmental seminars.         

          January–February:

• [Mandatory] A progress report meeting must be held in January–February . The student should make a 20-minute   presentation of research progress followed by a Q&A and planning discussion. A progress report form must be filled out after the meeting, indicating that the meeting has taken place and that progress toward the thesis is satisfactory, and must be filed with the Main Chemistry Office no later than February 15 of the student’s senior year.

          March:

• [Mandatory] Schedule the thesis defense with the committee. Reserve a room with the Chemistry office and give them a title. The defense is public, announced by the office one week in advance, and the defense must be completed before final exams begin in May . The defense may take place shortly before or during the Reading Period.
• [Strongly recommended] Submit a draft of your thesis to your research director for editing and general approval.

          April–May:

• [Mandatory] Submit a written thesis to the committee at least two weeks before the defense date.
• [Mandatory] Give the defense seminar on the scheduled date. The seminar should be 45 minutes, should include introductory information so that the audience can understand the context of the research, and should be presented at a level understandable by a chemically literate general audience. After the public defense, the committee will question the student privately. The research director must submit the “Recommendation for Senior Thesis Honors” form by the deadline ( usually early May ). 

Senior Honors Thesis

• [Mandatory] Incorporate edits and suggestions from the thesis committee in the written thesis. Deposit the thesis with the Tisch Library. Please check these websites regarding formatting restrictions, how to deposit your thesis, and the deadline ( usually mid-May ):

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Chemistry Undergraduate Honors Theses

Theses from 2024 2024.

Preliminary Reactions for DO3MBn ester Design of Experiments With a Separation Procedure for DO2MBn ester and DO3MBn ester ligand , Cerys A. Easton

Theses from 2023 2023

Understanding Ubiquitin-like Signaling at the Host-Pathogen Interface , Danna Eloisa Guzman Gonzalez

Investigating the Mammillary Bodies as an Early Target of Alzheimer's Disease , Cole Martinson

Climate Change Proposal: Coupling Equity and Scientific Rigor in Facing Global Warming , Rebecca McNicholas

Theses from 2022 2022

Detection and Quantification of Arsenic Pollution with a Moss Bio-Indicator and ICP-MS , Erin R. Bowey

Theses from 2021 2021

The Effect of Diazepam on Early Neural Stem Cells Proliferative Activity and Hippocampal-Dependent Memory after Traumatic Brain Injury , Van Khanh Doan

Rapid Method for Consistency and Concentration Reporting of Cannabidiol Using 1 H-NMR and Computer-Assisted Chemical Software , Michael A. Fernando

The Role of Native Lens α-crystallin in Amyloid Suppression Using β-amyloid as a Model Amyloid Client , Leilani Lopes

Soft Lithographic Replication of High Length-Scale Micropillars From Laser-Ablated Fused-Silica Templates , Jason Pitts

Uniting Non-Empirical and Semi-Empirical Density Functional Approximation Strategies using Constraint-Based Regularization , Trine K. Quady, Zachary M. Sparrow, Brian G. Ernst, and Robert A. DiStasio Jr.

Theses from 2020 2020

A Review of Methodologies Applied for Determining Particulate Matter Characterization in Urban Regions , Garrett F. Diehl

Identification of Degradation Products Formed from Glycerol and Terpenes in Aromatherapy Vaporizers , Alisha Ortiz

The Role of Redox Chemistry of Disulfide Bonds in Cysteine Residues of Membrane Proteins by Cuprous and Cupric Ions in Cell Death of E. coli , Morgan R. Stewart

Theses from 2019 2019

β-Cyclodextrin Inclusion Complex with Oxazine-4 Derivative for the Treatment of Glioblastoma Multiforme , Rohi Gheewala

BRET Assays to Determine Altered Function of a D2DR Variant in G Protein-Independent and -Dependent Pathways , Alex R. Kunz

The Synthesis of Di-substituted DOTA Ligands for MRI Contrast Agents , Chau V. Nguyen

The Effects of Chronic Chemogenetic Stimulation of Nucleus Accumbens on Binge Drinking, the Transcriptome, and Neuronal Morphology , Dar'ya Y. Pozhidayeva

Neuroprotective Effects of Selective Estrogen Receptor Modulators Against Amyloid Beta Toxicity and the Pathways that Provide Protection , Maggie Rose

Cortical Thickness Comparison of ASD and TD Subjects , Jonathan Rigoberto Uriarte-Lopez

The Use of Aromatherapy for the Treatment of Post-Operative Nausea Vomiting , Mikayla J. Whitley

Theses from 2018 2018

Isomers of Heteroleptic Derivatives of Nickel(II) Tris-Pyridinethiolate , Matthew McAllister Davis

Topological Structures Influencing Kinetic Control in Small, Catalytically Closed, RNA Recombinase Systems Emerging from the Spontaneous Self-Organization of Heterogeneous Fragments of the Azoarcus Ribozyme , Sanjay Ramprasad

Theses from 2017 2017

Determination of Electronic Cigarette Liquid Water Content by NMR Spectroscopy , Michael Lethin

Theses from 2016 2016

Cofactor Binding Determinants in the NADPH-Dependent Nitrile-Oxidoreductase QueF , Spencer William Cohen

The Effect of pH on the Photoluminescent Properties of Silicon Nanoparticles , Parker Karaba

Mimicking the Bioactivation of the Antitubercular Agent Ethionamide using Peracetic Acid , Isabelle E. Logan

Synthesis, Structure and Contrast Efficacy of Bismuth (III) Chelated with 1,4,7,10-Tetraazacyclododecane-1,4,7,10-Tetramethylene Phosphonate and its Incorporation into Nano-Assembled Capsules , Karley B. Maier

Ribozyme/Duplex Binding Interactions as a Thermodynamic Basis for Chemical Game Theory , Elizabeth Satterwhite

Three Novel Seminaphthorhodamines: Synthesis, Structure, and Spectral Properties , Chris Schweizer

Theses from 2015 2015

Polyethylene Glycol and Silica Coatings of Bismuth Nanoparticles: Synthesis, Characterization and Whole Serum Compatibilities , Victor Benavides-Montes

Multi-Dimensional Analysis of Fluorescent Chemosensor Data , Kimberly Guttinger

Development and Initial Application of Low-Molecular Weight Organic Acids and Inorganic Ionic Species in Aerosol Particulate Matter via Ion Chromatography , Clarissa D. Karpinski

Comparison of Monowave and Polywave Transmission and Curing Profile thru Various Composites , Anna Kolpakova

A Study on the Effects of Using Redox Active Solvents on the Photophysical Properties of Hydride-Terminated Silicon Nanoparticles , Eunice Y. Lee

Biomimetic Model Membranes to Study Protein-membrane Interactions and their Role in Alzheimer’s Disease , Grant W. Marquart

Designing Nanochelators for Cancer Therapy , Tan Pham-Duy Nguyen

Analyzing Riboswitches as a Function of Genome Size and Genus Ancestry in Gammaproteobacteria , Robyn Reid

Theses from 2014 2014

Elemental Bismuth Nanoparticles : Mechanistic Studies Concerning Reduction of a Bi(III) Precursor Leading to Nanoparticle Formation in a Bottom-Up, High Payload Synthetic Approach , Colin J. Hiatt

Frozen, Old, or New? : Comparing Biochemical Markers and Tissue Oxygenation in Transfused Blood , Connor Wiles

Theses from 2013 2013

Thinking Through Consciousness , Erica Hanson

Theses from 2012 2012

The Regulation of Insulin-like Growth Factor 1 by Growth Hormone via Stat5b , Tiffany Morrison

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Chemistry Undergraduate Honors Theses

Honors theses from 2024 2024.

A Unified Synthetic Approach to Onychine, Eupolauridine, and 1-Azafluoranthene via A Shared 1,2,4-Triazine Precursor , Yun Ma

Development of Low-Cost, Arduino based, Nephelometric and Back-Scatter Turbidity Sensors for Community-Led Environmental Restoration Monitoring in Rural Alaotra-Mangoro Region, Madagascar and James City County, Virginia , Sophia Holincheck

Harnessing the Power of Virtual Reality for Organic Chemistry Education , Jungmin Shin

IMPACT OF INTERFACIAL SOLVATION ENVIRONMENTS ON NITROPHENOL PHOTOCHEMISRY , W. Churchill Wilkinson

Investigating Organic Fluorophores for Blink-Based Multiplexing , Amelia Seabury

Investigation into Amine Polyynes for Antibacterial Properties , Sage Kregenow

Metal Antipyrine Complexes for Hydrogen Evolution and Oxygen Reduction , Nicole A. Fritsch

Molecular Dynamics simulations of Solid-Liquid Interfaces for NMR Relaxometry , Jacob Simonpietri

Non-Canonical Amino Acids for Multivalent Conjugation and Light-Mediated Protein Modulation , Robert Kinsman Gourdie

Optimizing Single-Molecule Blink-Based Multiplexing , Emma Smith

Process Modeling the Neuroprotective Effects of a Plant-Based Diet on Parkinson's Disease , Julia Mitchell

Proton Affinities for Proline and Pipecolic-Acid Containing Dipeptides , Georgia Westbrook

Self-Reporting Conjugated Polymer Nanoparticles for Superoxide Generation and Detection , Anna Clayborn

Synthesis of Pyridine Derivatives: Cycloaddition/Cycloreversion of 1,4-Oxazinone Intermediates , Zannatul Shahla

Understanding and Harnessing the Blinking Behavior of Emitters for Single-Molecule Imaging , Isabelle Kogan

Use of Molecular Logic Gates for the Tuning of Chemosensor Dynamic Range , Orhan Acikgoz

Honors Theses from 2023 2023

A Combinatorial and Solution Phase Approach to the Synthesis of Polyyne Compound Libraries with Therapeutically Relevant Biological Activity. , Cody Funk

Development of Data Science Tools for Photovoltaic Design and Super-Resolution Imaging , Grayson Hoy

Examining the Nutritional Quality of Mixotrophic Dinoflagellates Using Elemental Ratios and Total Lipid Content , Delaney Kirr

First Row Metal Complexes for the Hydrogen Evolution Reaction of Artificial Photosynthesis , Ryan Anderson

Introducing Additional Protein Functionality via Incorporation of Non-Canonical Amino Acids , Hannah Smith

Modulation of Protein Function and Synthesis of Bioconjugates using Unnatural Amino Acids , Naya Burrow

Solvent-Mediated Photophysical Outcomes of Brown Carbon Chromophores , Ruby Neisser

Honors Theses from 2022 2022

Chemical Analysis of Organic Compounds in Dew Water , Monica Dibley

Copper(I) Iodide Complexes for the Detection of Aqueous Pyridine , Stephen Yachuw

Differential Protein Expression in Bacteriophages CrimD and Larva , Daria Moody

Gas-Phase Proton Affinities for Twenty of the Proline-Containing Dipeptides , Henry Cardwell

I. Synthesis of Pyrrolodiketopiperazines from an Intact Diketopiperazine Ring II. A Non-oxidative Method for Synthesizing 1,2-diketones from Aldehyde and Organometallic Building Blocks , Gwyneth Pudner

SERS Analysis of Pretreated Red Lake Colorants in Historical Oil Paintings & Development of a SERS Spectral Analysis Program with Deep Learning , Zhaoyun Zheng

Synthesis and Biological Testing of Small-Molecule Mitochondrial Complex I Inhibitors , Willough Sloan

The Role of Relative Humidity on Biomass Burning Organic Aerosol Photolysis , Natalie Warren

Honors Theses from 2021 2021

Alkylpyridinium Iodobismuthate Structural Determination and Analysis , Neal Marshall

Construction of Pyridine Derivatives Using 1,4-Oxazin-2-one Precursors through Cycloaddition / Cycloreversion Tandem Sequences , Nicole Carrillo Vallejo

Developing Iron Complexes for Electrocatalytic Hydrogen Generation , Benjamin Travis

Experimental and Computational Electronic Quenching Dynamics of Nitric Oxide by Molecular Collisional Partners , David J. Hood

Humic Acids as Sacrificial Electron Donors for Photocatalytic Hydrogen Generation , Allison Moyer

Investigating Charge Transfer Complexes in Brown Carbon Aerosols , Brianna Peterson

Molecular Cluster Fragment Machine Learning Training Techniques to Predict Energetics of Brown Carbon Aerosol Clusters , Emily E. Chappie

Multivalent Conjugation of Biologically Active Molecules Through use of Unnatural Amino Acids , Cameron Goff

Photolysis of Methylglyoxal Brown Carbon , Lemai Vo

Proteomic Analysis of Mycobacteriophage CrimD , William Moeller

Spectroscopy and Dynamics of CO-NO: Intermolecular Interactions Drive Photochemical Outcomes , Daniel Costantino

Synthesis and Biological Testing of Quinone-Based Natural Products , Yihan Qin

Honors Theses from 2020 2020

Adaptation of a Low-Cost Hyperpolarization Technique for Use with Single-Sided NMR , Ruth A. Beaver

Chemical Transformation of Biomass Burning Organic Aerosols Due to Photolytic Aging , Hongmin Yu

Conformational Changes of Lactate Dehydrogenase Isozymes , Benjamin Hauk

Determination of Thermodynamic Properties of Non-Protein Amino Acids and Characterization of Multimers of Carbamazepine , Gwendylan Turner

Employing Unnatural Amino Acids to Develop Bioconjugations, Multivalent Conjugates, and Protein Modulation Strategies , Elizabeth King

Iron polypyridyl complexes for electrocatalytic proton reduction , Zachary Schiffman

Photocatalytic Generation of Hydrogen Catalyzed by Iron (III) Polypyridyl Complexes , Margaret Lawrence

Photolytic Aging of 4-Nitrophenol: Effects of Fresh and Aged Secondary Organic Aerosol on Atmospheric Lifetimes , Lydia Dolvin

Study of the Catalytic Abilities of Methyl-Functionalized & Dimethyl-Functionalized Iron Complexes for Proton Reduction , Jiashu Wang

Synthesis and Investigation of Asymmetric Diyne and Polyyne Compounds for Biological Activity , Lauren Mazur

Using Unnatural Amino Acid Technologies to Immobilize and Regulate Proteins , Emily Mae Peairs

Honors Theses from 2019 2019

1,4-Benzoquinone and 1,4-Naphthoquinone Natural Products: C-H Functionalization and Enzymatic Activity , Zhenyu Han

Atomic Force Microscopy Measurements of Interfacial Forces Between Boron Nitride and Polymers for Development of an Optimum Nano-Composite , Hall Zhang

Characterizing Flame-resistant Polymers using Single-sided NMR , Anna Tsutsui

Determinations of Proton Affinities of Methylated Cysteine and Serine Homologs , Danielle Long

Electrocatalysis for Proton and Oxygen Reduction Reactions , William Lake

Exploring the Blinking Dynamics of Eosin Y Photosensitizers for Dye-Sensitized Photocatalysis Using Single-Molecule Spectroscopy , Pauline Lynch

Iron Complexes for Photocatalytic Hydrogen Generation , Indira Stevens

Optimizing Silver Nanoparticles for Pigment Identification in Art , Carolyn Farling

Spatial Encoding with Single-sided NMR , Madeline Brass

Honors Theses from 2018 2018

Accessing Light-Sensitive Polycyclic Aromatics through an Alkynyl-Prins Cyclization , Daniel John Speer

Alkyl Arylinium Iodocuprate Clusters: Structural and Spectroscopic Diversity , Amelia Marie Wheaton

Characterizing the Ductile-Brittle Transition of Polyamide-11/ Purification and Characterization of Boron Nitride Nanotubes , William Kim

Construction of Bicyclo[2.2.2]diazaoctane Scaffolds via Intermolecular Diels-Alder: Synthesis of (±)-Brevianamide B and Progress Toward (+)-Serantrypinone , Xiye Wang

Development and Optimization of Bioconjugations to Probe and Modulate Protein Function , Christopher Travis

Employing Unnatural Amino Acids Towards Therapeutic Bioconjugates , Zachary Nimmo

Gas-Phase Hydrogen-Deuterium Exchange and Fragmentation Studies of Tetrapeptides Containing Lysine and Its Homologs , AnnaTram Do

Imaging the Dynamics of CH2BrI Photodissociation in the Near Ultraviolet Region , Changen Pan

Investigation of the Catalytic Ability of Iron Complexes Containing Pendant Proton Relays for Proton Reduction , Shichuan Xi

Photo-Controlled Release of Zinc Ions in Aqueous Solution with Simultaneous Fluorescence Detection , Tyler Larson

Honors Theses from 2017 2017

Advancements in the Photocatalysis of Iron Complexes and the Electrocatalysis of Cobalt Complexes for Hydrogen Generation , Ryan J. DiRisio

An analysis of oxidative damage to lactate dehydrogenase in context of neurodegeneration and catechol-based phenolic antioxidant chemistry , Lydia Boike

Characterization of Mixed N,S Donor Ligand and Group 12 Metal Complexes with X-Ray Crystallography, ESI-MS, and NMR , Mikhaila D. Ritz

Connecting Energy Metabolism and Neurodegeneration: Pyruvate Kinase and Oxidative Stress , Julia P. Zuercher

Development of Novel Chemical Strategies to Modulate Biological Function , Diya M. Uthappa

Does 5-propionyl-1-dimethylaminonapthalene Fluoresce through a TICT State? , Tao Chen

Electrocatalytic Hydrogen Generation by Cobalt Complexes , Jessica E. Armstrong

Fluorescently-Labeled Glutathiones to Quantify Cysteine Reactivity , Saloni H. Patolia

Improving Water Barrier Properties of Epoxy Coatings with Addition of Graphene Oxide , Sang H. Kim

Investigating Biological Properties Utilizing Synthetic Methods , Lindsay E. Chatkewitz

Metabolism and Oxidative Stress: Understanding the Role of Reactive Cysteines in Pyruvate Kinase , Mary Cate Duff

Optogenetic Investigations of the PreBötzinger Complex: Support for the Dbx1 Core Hypothesis , Francis D. Pham

Photocontrol of pH via Doped Conjugated Polymer Nanoparticles , Aaron I. Bayles

Structural Comparison of Copper(II) Thiocyanate Pyridine Complexes , Joseph V. Handy

Total synthesis of barettin: Model study of specialized aldol condensation to directly access diketopiperazine targets , Elizabeth W. Kelley

Towards a Greater Understanding of Post-Translational Modification of Transcription Factor, ArsR, in Helicobacter pylori via Bottom-Up Proteomics: Methods Development for Electrospray and Nanospray Approaches , Theresa Gozzo

Tuning the pKa of Fluorescent Rhodamine pH Probes via Substituent Effects , Sarah G. Stratton

Utilization of Unnatural Amino Acids in Novel Bioconjugates and Probing Applications , Christina A. Howard

Visible Light Fluorescence Switching in Dye-Doped Conjugated Polymer Nanoparticles , Xinzi Zhang

Honors Theses from 2016 2016

An Experimental and Theoretical Study of Proton Affinity in Proline-Containing Dipeptides: Exploring the “Proline Effect” , Anton Luke Lachowicz

Construction of Bicyclo[2.2.2]diazaoctane Alkaloids via Intermolecular [4+2] Cycloadditions , Jacob Gabriel Robins

Creating a Computational Model of Prion Disease in the Human Neocortex , Christina Alexandra Stephens

Domino Reactions Involving Merged Cycloaddition and Cycloreversion Processes Affording Pyridine Products , Jill Williamson

Fragmentation Studies of Lysine and Lysine Analog Containing Tetrapeptides , Zachariah Imran Hasan

Hydrogen-Bonding Control of Solvatochromism and Non-Radiative Decay in the Fluorescence of 3-Aminofluoren-9-one Derivatives , Isaac Gregory Alty

Investigation of Unnatural Amino Acids as a Means to Modulate Protein Function , Taylor Harrison Jacobs

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Honors Thesis

Honors in chemistry.

Upon the completion of an honors thesis, and upon the recommendation of the Department of Chemistry, the B.A. or B.S. degree with a major in chemistry may be awarded with honors in chemistry or highest honors in chemistry.

To attain the honors or highest distinction, the candidate must satisfy the following guidelines:

• Complete an honors thesis project and write an accompanying honors thesis
• Achieve an overall grade point average of 3.30 or higher.
• Achieve a chemistry major grade point average of 3.40 or higher.
• Prior to the final semester during which the honors thesis is completed, conduct two semesters or one semester plus one summer of research in the laboratory in which the thesis work will be completed. This research can be through Chem 395, work-study, funded or paid research, or volunteer.

Honors in chemistry is a distinction bestowed on an outstanding student who has completed a research project of considerable merit, as certified by the research advisor and two faculty members appointed by the director of undergraduate studies.

Highest honors in chemistry is a distinction bestowed on a truly exceptional student who has completed a research project of considerable depth and significance that meets the most rigorous standards of scholarly excellence, as certified by the research advisor and two faculty members appointed by the director of undergraduate studies.

Students who wish to complete an honors thesis should begin planning their course programs and research activities during or before the junior year so that ample time and effort may be devoted to research.

Undergraduate research - CHEM 499 How-Tos

• Identify Chemistry faculty members with whom you would like to work. View the participating faculty members' research interests in the faculty directory . You can also search faculty members by research area . Lastly, you can use your personal knowledge and contacts to determine compatibility of interests.
• Make individual appointments with faculty to discuss possible projects.
• Make your decision. Then, in consultation with your faculty research advisor, determine how you want to distribute the hours you wish to take over the time you have available. You may count up to 10 hours total in CHEM 499 (typically over 2 semesters) towards graduation credit.
• Register for CHEM 499 by using your faculty research advisor's course registration number (CRN) and the number of hours agreed upon per semester. Obtain the CRN from your faculty research advisor or administrative assistant.
• Establish a schedule for your research, especially regarding when your thesis is due. It is important that you and your supervisor agree to a time schedule, and later agree on any changes that may be required.

NOTE: In past years, some students who have enrolled in CHEM 499 did not graduate on time or did not get CHEM 499 credit because a specific schedule was neither set nor understood by the student and/or the faculty research advisor.

• In the Specialized Chemistry Curriculum (3207), CHEM 499 Senior Thesis serves as Technical Elective hours and reduces the lab requirement. In the Chemistry Sciences and Letters program, CHEM 499 counts as upper-level hours.
• When CHEM 499 is taken over more than one semester, DFR grades are typically given each semester until the thesis project is completed and graded. The faculty research advisor must change the DFR grade for each past semester to a letter grade within 10 days after the last day of final exams of the student's last semester in order for CHEM 499 hours to qualify for graduation.
• Each student must submit a thesis  (a formal document following the Bachelor's thesis instructions ), approved by the faculty research advisor, the Department of Chemistry head, and the LAS College Honors dean, in order to receive a grade and credit hours for the course. The submission deadline to the Department of Chemistry office is 4:00 pm on the last day of instruction for the semester, which is generally the first Wednesday of May.  The student is required to submit a completed copy of the thesis to the faculty research advisor   no later than one week before the submission deadline, so the advisor can provide feedback to the student. Earlier submission to the advisor is encouraged.
• For courses designated DF or EX, no consideration is given for Dean's List until final traditional grades are submitted.
• With an Electronic Honors Credit Learning Agreement , you may earn honors credit for your senior thesis.
• For Chemistry's Distinction requirements, including GPA thresholds, please see the campus catalog degree requirements for the BS and BSLAS majors .
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Undergraduate Chemistry Major and Research

Undergraduate majors in chemistry and biological chemistry.

Current Course List

See the most current  Courses and Programs of Study Catalog  for the requirements for the Chemistry and Biological Chemistry concentration programs and course listing.

The Faculty Advisor for Chemistry and Biological Chemistry majors is Professor John Anderson .

Undergraduate Research

If you are considering graduate study in chemistry or a related field, by fall or winter quarter of your third year you should seek out an opportunity to do research, even if you do not plan to do an honors thesis. Typically students begin research on a volunteer basis during their second or third year of study. Productive students can be hired as paid assistants here or at other institutions over the summer.

PLACEMENT TESTS - Which placement tests are offered for entering students and how do I register?

A chemistry placement test, taken online in the summer, is required for all students intending to enroll in general or introductory chemistry. To be placed into Honors General Chemistry, students must pass the second part of the online exam, the Honors Placement Test. A placement test for math or calculus is also required. Consult the College Orientation Office for information about the administration of the placement tests.

CHEMISTRY ADVANCED PLACEMENT EXAMS - What is the Chemistry Advanced Placement Exam and how do I register?

Incoming students who plan to take chemistry courses are required to take both the Chemistry and Math Placement exams that are offered online through the College during the summer prior to matriculation.

All incoming students who place into Honors General Chemistry (CHEM 12100) will automatically be registered to take the Chemistry Advanced Placement Exam. Performing well on this exam and consultation with the Chemistry  Di rector of Undergraduate Studies (DUS) may offer placement out of General Chemistry.

The Chemistry Advanced Placement Exam is offered online via Canvas prior to the start of classes. This is the only time during the year that this test is given.

PLACEMENT CREDIT – What type of placement credit can be earned in Chemistry?

Students who earn a score of 5 on the AP exam in chemistry are given credit for CHEM 11100 Comprehensive General Chemistry I. Students with CHEM 11100 Comprehensive General Chemistry I credit may join CHEM 11200 Comprehensive General Chemistry II in the Winter Quarter. A score of 5 on the AP exam also permits students to take CHEM 12100-12200-12300 Honors General Chemistry I-II-III; students may opt to begin with CHEM 12100 Honors General Chemistry I in the Autumn Quarter or CHEM 12200 Honors General Chemistry II in the Winter Quarter. Students who complete the first quarter of Comprehensive General Chemistry or Honors General Chemistry forgo the AP credit. Note that no credit is given for IB chemistry, but students may pursue the Advanced Placement option described above.

RESEARCH OPPORTUNITIES - How do I learn about which faculty member's research might interest me?

The best way to start is to talk to friends or classmates who have done undergraduate research with faculty here and to read the descriptions of the research interests of faculty in chemistry and related fields. A student should feel free to explore opportunities in other interdisciplinary areas not listed below (such as molecular or condensed matter physics, computational biology, etc.). If you are planning to pursue an honors thesis in chemistry, the research should be in chemistry or a related chemical area (we have had students who have done honors work in biology and physics, but their research involved problems related to chemistry and was approved in advance by the chemistry undergraduate advisor).

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RESEARCH OPPORTUNITIES - How do I approach faculty members about doing research in their group?

After you have identified a few faculty whose research looks interesting to you, contact them directly for more information. Go to the Faculty page to find their contact info.

When contacting faculty, it can be helpful to provide the following information:

your year in the program

courses you have taken that are relevant to the research position 

your plans, if any, to pursue a higher degree 

any prior research you have done

• other faculty in the department who might be able to provide a recommendation for you

If you are considering an honors thesis, ask which research projects might be appropriate. In many groups, you will learn the most day to day from the graduate students in the group, so you may wish to meet them. If all parties seem interested and willing, ask the faculty member if he or she can take you on and how you should proceed -- how often and when you are expected in lab, when group meetings are, and so on.

If you wish to learn about opportunities in other groups before actually asking a faculty member if you can work with them, let the faculty member know when you plan to contact them again and thank them for taking the time to let you know about possible research opportunities (do not take more than a week or two to look around once you have had serious conversations with one faculty member). It is usual to approach your favorite person first so that if they spend a half-hour telling you about their research and then tell you they have a spot available for you, you can then tell them you are delighted to accept. Do not get discouraged if your favorite group is already over-committed. Use the opportunity to ask for advice on other research groups in the department.

Keep in mind that when you first work with a group it is a time to learn to be productive. If it is a good research project, it will take time to learn how to contribute. You should not expect to be paid during the academic year, but that work can prepare you for a paid summer internship.

RESEARCH OPPORTUNITIES - How do I secure a paid position on campus over the summer?

The best way to secure a paid research position over the summer with a faculty member at UChicagois to work with them on a volunteer basis during the academic year preceding the summer you want to work full time on research. Whether you plan to do an honors thesis or not, one option is to identify a couple of faculty whose research interests you by reading the Description of Research of Faculty in Chemistry or Biochemistry and then contacting the individual faculty member directly.

Your summer salary can be funded in one of several ways:

The most common is for the faculty member to pay you from their research grants.

The Department of Chemistry and the Department of Physics also often have National Science Foundation REU (Research Opportunities for Undergraduates) programs running each summer that you may apply to for salary support (rather than an individual faculty member having to use funds from research grants). Contact the Chemistry Director of Undergraduate Studies (DUS) ( [email protected] ) about the Chemistry REU site and contact Stuart Gazes ( [email protected] ) about the Physics REU site.

• First-years willing to commit to conducting research in the Department of Chemistry may be eligible for the James Norris, Jr. Grant for Undergraduate Summer Research in Chemistry .
• The Beckman Scholars Program (funded by the Arnold and Mabel Beckman Foundation) is available for Second-year and Third-year students working with a Beckman Scholar Faculty Mentor. Read more about eligibility for the  Beckman Scholars Program .

If you are a second-year student and want to pursue a Ph.D. program, you may qualify for the Mellon Mays Fellowship, which funds a summer Research Training Program. See Mellon Mays Undergraduate Fellowship Program  for more information.

• The Biological Sciences Collegiate Division also has a Summer Research Fellowship Program (deadline for application is usually in April).
• There are several opportunities and programs associated with UChicago Careers in Health Professions (UCHIP) available. 
• Grants for unpaid opportunities are available through the Career Advancement office. See  Career Advancement  for more information on the Jeff Metcalf Fellowship Grant and the Odessy Metcalf Fellowship Grant. 
• The College Center for Research and Fellowships (CCRF) offers funding opportunities through the College Summer Research Fellows Program . 

RESEARCH OPPORTUNITIES - What other summer research opportunities are there outside of the university?

There is a wide variety of summer research programs for undergraduates across the country at universities, companies, and government laboratories. For further information on the types of programs available, consult the file of undergraduate research opportunities in the undergraduate Chemistry Advisor office. Information on a few of the programs is posted on the bulletin board (not display case) just outside Kent 107 labeled "Announcements and Information for Chemistry and Biological Chemistry majors ".

One of the largest formal summer research programs at universities are the  National Science Foundation REU  (Research Opportunities for Undergraduates) sites. 

There are also undergraduate research programs at government labs such as  Argonne National Laboratory  or  Lawrence Livermore Laboratory  and positions at industrial companies. Applications for some of these have very early due dates (as early as November of the summer before you want to do research).

Beyond any advertised program, you may call faculty at a university individually to request a summer research position. Particularly if you are considering graduate school at that university and plan to use the summer research to have an advance look at their graduate program, many faculty will be responsive to such a request. Consult the ACS Directory of Graduate Research (the library has a copy) to find the research areas and telephone numbers (or email addresses) of chemistry faculty at Universities in Ph.D. granting institutions across the country.

The most complete list of other summer research programs is in the file in the undergraduate advisor's office, so just call for an appointment to come look at it if you are looking for a summer research opportunity outside of the University of Chicago.

RESEARCH OPPORTUNITIES – How do I fill out the College Reading/Research Course Form?

Filling out the College Reading/Research Course Form is necessary to participate in undergraduate research, whether it is for credit or not. There are three ways to perform undergraduate research: volunteer, for credit or as a paid position. Students can not be paid and receive credit at the same time.

1. Fill out the form here . The “Course and section” is CHEM 29600 01 or CHEM 29900 01, respectively.

2. Have your faculty supervisor sign.

3. Email the form to [email protected] , and in your email indicate if you are performing the research either voluntarily, for credit, or for pay.

4. You will be notified via email when you have been registered.

HONORS THESIS – What are the requirements for obtaining an honors degree?

The requirements for the honors thesis are as follows:

1. Maintain above a 3.0 GPA.

2. Take at least one quarter of research for credit (CHEM 299).

3. Write and get your PIs approval for an honors thesis.

4. Present your research at the Honors Thesis Symposium in the Spring.

HONORS THESIS – What are the research requirements for the Honors Thesis?

Students must normally have been enrolled for (at least) one official quarter of Chem 299, only open to Chemistry majors who are eligible for honors. It is very unlikely, however, that anyone will accomplish enough research in one quarter to write an Honors Thesis, thus the research effort would typically begin the summer before the year during which Chem 299 is taken.

The research should be in Chemistry or a related chemical area (we have had students who have done work in Biology and Physics, but the research involved was chemistry-related problems and was approved in advance for an Honors Thesis in Chemistry by the Director of Undergraduate Studies (DUS) . The work must be carried out under the direction of a Chemistry faculty member or someone approved in advance by the Director of Undergraduate Studies (DUS). Honors research in Biochemistry may be done with any faculty member from the Dept. of Chemistry or the Dept. of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology or with any number of other researchers at the University. If you are considering doing research with a faculty member who is not in either of the primary departments sponsoring this degree, you need to submit a short description of your proposed research to the Director of Undergraduate Studies (DUS) for a determination of whether the subject matter is appropriate for an Honors Thesis in Biochemistry (The area is defined broadly as long as good scientific questions are investigated in the research).

HONORS THESIS – What are the requirements for the final thesis paper?

Typically, the paper should contain at least 15 pages of text (not including figures). The general form should follow the outline of a journal research paper, including proper citations. While most of the paper may be specialized, the introduction should serve as a general outline of the scientific questions addressed and a review of others work toward answering those questions- this part should be readable by people not working in that research area- (e.g. Could your classmates with an interest in another area of chemistry understand the importance of the scientific questions addressed by your research from your introduction?). The grammar and general appearance of the paper should be of the standards expected for a University of Chicago graduate.

The exact format of the paper should be decided upon by the student in consultation with their research mentor, since many faculty like to use the theses as a research record and aid in writing up results for a publication. For example, a synthetic chemist might wish to include photocopies of key NMR or IR spectra even though those would not be typically published in a journal article; a theoretical chemist might include an appendix with program code and annotation; a physical chemist might want to include detailed drawings of a piece of machined apparatus. What the research advisor wants (and needs) will always vary from group to group.

You can find some samples of honors theses here: https://uchicago.box.com/s/siwum3ayowcgttay0qkhhzfrdg7ea348

The final thesis paper should be submitted, typically, by the first week in May for students graduating in June. Inquire about the specific due date each year with the Director of Undergraduate Studies (DUS) (The Director of Undergraduate Studies has to provide the Master's office with a list of potential honors graduates in early May -- these deadlines are rigid because they have to print the proper diplomas).

To sign up for the Honors Thesis Symposium in Spring, please fill out your information on the following form:  https://forms.gle/nf1GJsPX2PJzjGWZ8

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Chemistry and Chemical Biology majors may do research for credit under the direction of a faculty member. Students are encouraged to select a research area of their own interest from among those pursued by the professors in the Department of Chemistry or in many other departments at Berkeley. Students contemplating graduate study should include research in their undergraduate program during their junior and senior year or earlier.

Chemical Engineering majors are encouraged to do research for credit under the direction of a faculty member. Students follow their own scientific interests in the selection of research projects. Such research usually involves experimental, theoretical, or computational work within the context of funded research directed by a faculty member in the CBE Department or in other departments on campus. Research fields currently under investigation by chemical engineering students include biomolecular engineering, synthetic biology, energy storage and generation, multiscale modeling of micro- and nano-systems and related technologies, catalysis, polymers and polymer physics, and many others. Students contemplating graduate study should include research in their undergraduate program during their junior and senior year, if not earlier.

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Undergraduates from L&S, Engineering, and other Colleges at Berkeley are eligible to conduct research with College of Chemistry faculty for credit. Please review the information in the "On-Campus Research" and "How to Get Credit for Research" sections below. If your research supervisor is not affiliated with the College of Chemistry, you are not eligible to receive credit for research through CoC.

How to Get Involved in Research

A good place to start is by reading the useful material from a recent Chem 96 offering . Also check out the 55 minute video below from Fall 2021, How to Get Involved in Research , sponsored by AXE, AIChE, and ACS, and featuring the following CoC faculty:

• Prof. John Arnold, Undergraduate Dean
• Prof. Steven Leone, Chemistry
• Prof. Bryan McCloskey, Chemical Engineering
• Prof. Evan Miller, Chemistry/MCB
• Dr. Stefan Minasian, LBL
• Prof. Dan Nomura, Chemistry/MCB

Research Opportunities

The College offers undergraduate research opportunities both on-campus and with industry partners.

On-Campus Research

For on-campus research, find out which faculty research groups you are interested in joining:

• Research in Chemical Engineering
• Research in Chemistry and Chemical Biology

Make an effort to learn about a faculty member's research. When you contact a faculty member to inquire about whether there is an opening in his/her lab, try to convey the level of your interest in a particular area.

If you plan to earn course credit for research, follow the procedures for enrollment in independent study courses listed below.

An interesting undergraduate student perspective was published in  Nature  on finding research opportunities. Although this is only one person's perspective, this and the information below will help you start thinking about how you can approach finding research opportunities.

Off-Campus Research

The College has established a number of formal internship opportunities with industry partners.

For details on the application process (students) or to list an intership (industry partners), please review the Off-Campus Undergraduate Research Experiences webpage.

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How to Get Credit for Research

CoC students are eligible to receive letter-graded units for research with a CoC-affiliated faculty member or Ph.D. research scientist. Follow these guidelines to enroll:

• Get confirmation/approval via email from your research supervisor, including the # of units. The email may come from your supervisor's admin person if necessary.
• Chemistry and Chemical Biology students may enroll in Chem 196 or Chem H194 (if eligible) up to a maximum of 6 units per term, including the entire summer (not per session).
• Chemical Engineering students may enroll in up to 4 units of CBE 196 or CBE H194 (if eligible) per term, including the entire summer (not per session).
• Students may not enroll in both Chem and CBE 196/H194 in the same term.
• Complete the  Undergraduate Research form . You will be required to submit a PDF version of your research supervisor's approval email. 
• You will receive enrollment information 3-5 business days after submitting the form. It is your responsibility to enroll via CalCentral by the add deadline (Wednesday of the fourth week of classes).

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CHM 393: Senior Research, can be one of the most rewarding and fulfilling courses that you take at the University of Rochester. It is required for the BS degree and optional for the BA degree.

Although two semesters (8 credits) of CHM 393 Senior Research are required for students in the BS degree during their senior year, any undergraduate may work with a professor as part of his/her research team during their first, second, or third years. Often this is done as CHM 395: Independent Research.

Getting Started

To start, you need to find out what kind of chemistry appeals to you. Then, speak directly with the professor who does that kind of research to ask if there are openings. Showing an interest in the group’s work helps a lot! To find out the areas in which professors are working, it is helpful to see the research and teaching interests pages located in the Insider's Guide , or check our  faculty pages .

Once you have narrowed your field of interest, the next step is to talk with the professors. They can give you a better idea of what they are doing and what you may be able to do. They may suggest that you attend one of their “group meetings” to find out what their group is about.

If you decide that you like the area of research, you and the professor can devise an individual research plan and you can begin your work.

Writing Your Thesis

The senior thesis is the written document describing your research project, and is a vital part of both chemistry 393 and your BS degree.

Written communication of scientific accomplishments is an essential component of research. Even the most stunning technical accomplishments are worthless if they are left buried in a lab notebook. However, there is not a single formula or recipe for technical writing. A thesis describing a synthetic organic project will certainly look quite different from a theoretical physical chemistry thesis.

Below are some general guidelines for thesis content. You should talk with your adviser frequently about specific thesis details. It is also wise to ask your senior research adviser and second reader for advice based on their reading of a preliminary draft.

General Guidelines

The starting point for your thesis should be the introduction of a well defined chemical problem, the problem which your research will address. This introduction should clearly state the objectives of your research, and discuss the significance of the issues involved. You should discuss the methods used to address the problem.The introduction is often useful to compare different possible approaches and state why the chosen methods are appropriate to your project.

All procedures and techniques should be carefully defined. A proper guide to the amount of detail required should be that an independent worker should be able to reproduce your work, given only your thesis and a good reference library. Your thesis should be more detailed and complete than a paper published in a research journal.

After describing methods, techniques, and procedures, you must present your results. Analysis of results and conclusions drawn from your work is an extremely important part of your thesis. A final discussion of the importance of your work, or how your results interact with other areas of chemistry may also be appropriate.

The diversity of chemical research makes it impossible to give specific length requirements for a thesis. However, it is difficult to imagine a satisfactory thesis of fewer than 10 pages, and 100 pages is certainly a reasonable upper limit.

There is a departmental Senior Thesis Poster Session each year the first week of May where you will present your research. Generally, your thesis is due no later than the last day of classes, which will give you the next week (final exam week) to make any final changes as recommended by your advisor and/or second reader.

Your thesis is part of your grade in CHM 393 and needs to be completed in time to have grades submitted at the end of the semester and in time for commencement. Please discuss details and deadlines with your senior research advisor.

To get a feel for the type of research projects other students have taken on see the senior poster abstracts (PDF).

For more information, please see:

• Chemistry Research Opportunities
• UR Office of Undergraduate Research site

Registration Process and Forms

CHM 393 Senior Research no longer uses the online “Independent Study Form”. Instead, students will register online as they do for other courses.  There is a CRN (Course Registration Number) for each Instructor for CHM 393.   You will need to meet with the Instructor and discuss their expectations, and get their permission to register.

CHM 395 Independent Research requires an “Independent Study Form”, where the student and advisor will agree to the number of credits hours the study will be worth, a title, grading criteria and more.

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The Senior Capstone in Chemistry and Biochemistry is required for the Bachelor of Science degree, and is designed to provide the student with laboratory research experience. Participation in research helps in choosing careers, develops mentoring relationships with faculty and other members of research groups, and is the best way to learn science. Students in the Honors College can use the senior capstone thesis toward both the Chemistry and Biochemistry degree and for the required Honors Thesis. A minimum of two semesters of laboratory work (including a minimum of 6 units total of CHEM/BIOC 498(h) credit is required, which begins during a student’s penultimate semester. It is usually comprised of focused research work, followed by a semester of writing a thesis. Students who choose not to complete the Senior Capstone in Biochemistry can still obtain a degree in Biochemistry, however they must switch to a Bachelor of Arts in Biochemistry (talk to your academic advisor).

TO ENROLL FOR SENIOR CAPSTONE/THESIS CREDIT (CHEM/BIOC 498/498H) STUDENTS MUST:

1. Work with the faculty research advisor   to write a Senior Capstone/Thesis Prospectus to include with the CBC Capstone Thesis. Only general faculty are available to be research faculty advisors, not post-docs, graduate or undergraduate students. However they can be listed as supervisors on the thesis form.

• a statement of the problem
• background information
• methods to be used
• expected outcomes

2. Biochemistry and Chemistry students will be enrolled for credit by Olivia Mendoza, Undergraduate Senior Program Coordinator,  after obtaining signatures from the research faculty mentor and your faculty advisor.

Note: Biochemistry majors wanting to work in laboratories of faculty outside of Chemistry & Biochemistry must obtain permission from the department, contact Olivia Mendoza at  [email protected] .  The process of obtaining approval of the Senior Capstone/Thesis must be completed prior to the start of the first semester of research. This would normally be in the spring semester of the junior year.

It is the policy of the Department of Chemistry & Biochemistry that students enrolled in an Individual course such as Senior Thesis/Capstone, Directed Research, Independent Student and Preceptor units cannot be paid for the same hours as lab work. Therefore, academic credit can be awarded only for faculty-approved academic work as defined by department policy, whereas, paid laboratory work must follow university or programmatic policies for student employment.

3. There are no exams for CHEM/BIOC498(H).  At the end of your first semester, your research mentor will assign you a grade based on the agreed upon criteria in the registration form. After one semester of research, students must submit a revised Prospectus to their Biochemistry Faculty Advisor.

4. Before your second semester of Capstone/Thesis begins, touch base with your research mentor to clarify what you should be focusing on for this final semester.  It is expected that the research faculty mentor will work with the student as the student prepares and writes the thesis.

5. At the start of your second semester , complete and submit the Registration Form for Capstone/Thesis (the most current form is available on the  Undergraduate Studies Forms page ) – Second Semester. Use the form to help you plan out your writing tasks for this semester. Writing should be an ongoing process during the second semester, so that there is ample time to work on the thesis drafts with input from the research faculty mentor.

6. At least 2 weeks prior to the completion of classes for the second semester, the student must submit a thesis  in  scientific paper format  for approval by the research mentor and by the Biochemistry faculty advisor. The Capstone/Thesis is not only the documentation of your research project, but also a scientific writing assignment. Before submission of the senior Capstone/Thesis, the research faculty mentor must sign the title page (with date), signifying approval of the thesis for both scientific content, scope of the Capstone/Thesis, and writing style. The student should then bring the Capstone/Thesis to their assigned BIOC faculty advisor for their approval and signature. The BIOC faculty advisor will only approve the thesis after they have read the document. Once approved by the BIOC faculty advisor the thesis is turned in to the senior program coordinator in the CBC Advising office by email at  [email protected] . 

7. Students graduating in the spring and summer semesters are required to present a poster in spring,  of their senior Capstone/Thesis (includes Honors Thesis) at the  Annual CBC Poster Fair Contest , a special presentation for undergraduate research and senior thesis presentations sponsored by the Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry.   Fall Graduates are required to present at a fall poster fair, unless specified.

8. At the end of the semester, honors students must submit their Senior Honors Thesis  to the  Honors College  by the last day of classes. The deadline to submit your thesis is usually one week before finals. Research advisors/mentors will assign grades after the completed Capstone/Thesis is submitted.

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Thesis Defense: Harrison Rahn, Wender Group

"Branches and Biguanides for Breaching Biological Barriers"

The delivery of therapeutics to their intended targets represents an omnipresent challenge for clinical advancements. Whether the drug is a small molecule or a polymer, its successful delivery across biological barriers will influence its final impact on the landscape of medicine and its impact on human health. Antibiotics and nucleic acids are in particular need of assistance due to the many biological and physical mechanisms that impede their efficacy. Antibiotics must penetrate the pathogen’s thick membranes and extracellular matrices while nucleic acids must evade nucleases and enter the target cell’s cytosol against an electrostatic potential. For these potentially lifesaving technologies to engage with their intended targets, they sometimes require the assistance of a transporter. 

In the first portion of this defense, I detail the synthesis and characterization of archaeainspired charge-altering releasable transporters (CART), representing our first excursion into studying the effects of branched lipid side chains on the efficacy, tolerability, and physical properties of CART-mRNA complexes. Archaea have evolved highly branched membranes which facilitate their survival in canonically inhospitable environments. Within this half of the lecture, I describe the synthesis and systematic variation of sidechain length and block length and its resulting effects on mRNA uptake and expression. Additionally, we uncover a complex emergent relationship between the primary structure of the lipid block and the intramolecular O-to-N acyl shift, characteristic to the neutralization process of CART nanoparticles. After isoprenoid CARTs in vitro displayed up to 30-fold improvement over a previous gold-standard, we conclude with evaluating the efficacy of intramuscularly administrated isoprenoid CART nanoparticles and their role in a model OVA vaccination. 

With the ever-growing threat of antimicrobial resistance making routine surgeries carry the risk of life-threatening infection, generalizable strategies to derivatize and increase the potency of existing therapeutics will be necessary for us to retain a competitive advantage in the evolutionary arms-race. In the second half of this defense, our attention turns towards the development of one such strategy with the evaluation of a novel class of antibiotic conjugates with a biguanide moiety. This relative of the guanidinium functional group hosts additional delocalization of the positive charge and additional hydrogen bond donors and acceptors. The syntheses of these conjugates required several key innovations, including the development of isolatable biguanide-transfer reagents which allowed for the scalable synthesis and screening of Biguanide-Vancomycin conjugates with variations in lipophilicity and aromatic ring electron density. These novel antibiotics were studied for their efficacy against planktonic and biofilm associated ESKAPE pathogens and mycobacteria. In these studies, a single agent stood out when it displayed an unheard of degree of broad-spectrum antimicrobial activity, being able to eliminate actively growing and biofilm-associate Gram-positive, Gram-negative, and Mycobacterial microbes.

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At the close of each spring semester, the College of Science and its departments celebrate the achievements of students, faculty, and staff at the Arthur R. Choppin Honors Convocation. This year, LSU Chemistry students were distinguished for their exceptional academic performance, research, and service to the College. Congratulations to the 2024 Chemistry Honorees for their remarkable accomplishments and contributions.

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The Dr. Benjamin Pierre Boussert Outstanding Student Award is given to a graduating chemistry major with exceptional academic performance and research accomplishments. 

Peyton Meares

Peyton is a graduating senior and conducted undergraduate research in Professor Rendy Kartika’s laboratory. His research focused on developing new organic reactions under catalytic conditions to create complex molecules, aimed for drug discovery screening. Peyton has successfully defended his Honors Thesis and will graduate with College Honors distinction. After graduation, he plans to pursue his Ph.D. in Chemistry at the University of Texas at Austin, with aspirations to become a research chemist in the pharmaceutical industry.

Sadie Noble

Sadie is a graduating senior and conducted undergraduate research in the lab of Assistant Professor Amy Xu. Her research centered on understanding how proteins behave in crowded, cell-like environments. The insights from her work are crucial for developing a deeper understanding of protein pathology, where undesired protein phase separation can lead to conditions such as Alzheimer's Disease. Sadie has also co-authored a recent paper in the journal Biomacromolecules. After graduation, she plans to pursue a Ph.D. in Chemistry at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill.

Dr. Linda Allen Excellence in Academics and Research Award 

The Dr. Linda Allen Excellence in Academics and Research Award is given to chemistry majors who demonstrated excellence in academics and research. The recipients are selected by faculty members from each division in the Department of Chemistry. 

Tai Hua 

Tai is a junior working in the laboratory of Associate Professor Kenneth Lopata where he has developed an introduction to the dynamics of electrons in atoms subjected to intense laser fields. His work makes challenging topics in time-dependent quantum mechanics accessible to chemists. Upon completing his undergraduate studies, Tai plans to embark on a Ph.D. journey in computational chemistry.

Katy Knecht

Katy is an Ogden Honors College graduating senior and MARC scholar. She joined the research group of Assistant Noémie Elgrishi in Fall 2021, contributing to the lab’s work on water denitrification at the interface of inorganic and analytical chemistry. Katy is also the recipient of the ACS Inorganic Award in 2023. This May, Katy will graduate with honors and the LSU Distinguished Undergraduate Researcher designation. In fall 2024, Katy will be pursuing a Ph.D. in Chemistry at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign. 

Sarah Napier

Sarah, a graduating senior, has been involved in research in Associate Professor Semin Lee’s lab, where she synthesized novel ligands for molybdenum-based alkyne metathesis catalysts. Sarah presented her research at several conferences and was named a recipient of the ACS Division of Organic Chemistry Award. Following graduation, Sarah will pursue a Ph.D. in Chemistry at Indiana University.  

Starlyn Pickett

Starlyn is a graduating senior who conducted research in the laboratory of Assistant Professor Matthew Chambers. Her research sought to develop stable ligand platforms supporting molybdenum dioxo complexes to mediate photocatalytic hydrocarbon functionalization, with the goal of creating new sustainable methods for petrochemical upcycling using renewable energy. Before applying to Ph.D. programs, Starlyn is interested in acquiring industrial experience.

Ayesha Weerakoon 

Ayesha is a junior conducting research in the laboratory of Professor Donghui Zhang, working on the synthesis of amino acid-derived N-carboxy anhydride monomers and investigates their polymerization behavior. Upon completion of her undergraduate studies, Ayesha aspires to pursue an M.D./Ph.D., aiming to combine medical practice with scientific research as a physician-scientist.

College of Science Recognitions

Student ambassadors - recognition of service awards .

College of Science Student Ambassadors contribute to planning and executing recruitment events for prospective and admitted students. They also conduct personalized family tours and participate on presentation panels. To excel in these roles, the ambassadors must display exemplary verbal and written communication skills and effectively collaborate with their peers, staff, and faculty.

Alexandra Barton

Alexandra is a graduating senior and will be will awarded degrees in Chemistry and Psychology, specializing in Cognitive Neuroscience, from the College of Humanities & Social Sciences this May. 

Katy is a graduating senior of the Ogden Honors College and a MARC scholar. She is also a recipient of a Dr. Linda Allen Excellence in Academics and Research Award. Katy will graduate this May with honors and the LSU Distinguished Undergraduate Researcher designation. This fall, she will pursue a Ph.D. in Chemistry. 

College of Science SCI Lead Student Council

The SCI Lead Student Council, housed within the College of Science Office of Academic Innovation & Engagement, is dedicated to enhancing the professional, leadership, and communication skills of students. SCI Lead emphasizes promoting diversity and inclusion and members engage in a variety of professional and community activities, which are designed to facilitate networking and equip students for their future careers in science.

Lilia Lopez Medina

Lilia is a sophomore conducting research on artificial molecular machines under the guidance of the García-López Research Group. Last summer, she secured an internship at the Western Hemisphere Analytical Lab in Honduras, where she worked under the nutrition and pesticides departments. Her ultimate goal is to pursue a Ph.D. in Chemistry.

Gretchen Schneider

Manager of Public Relations and Communications LSU Department of Chemistry

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2024 english and creative writing honors thesis presentations.

Please join the Department of English and Creative Writing for this year's English and creative writing honors thesis presentations, Tuesday, May 28 - Thursday, May 30, 2024, in Sanborn Library.

Please join the Department of English and Creative Writing for this year's English and creative writing honors thesis presentations, Tuesday, May 28 - Thursday, May 30, 2024, in Sanborn Library. These presentations will also be available virtually. Please register at dartgo.org/engl-cw-honors .

Tuesday, May 28, 2024

12:30 p.m. Introduction   12:45 p.m. Elle Muller Haunted Halls and Misnamed Monsters: Displacement and Erasure in Hrólfs Saga Kraka and Beowulf   1:00 p.m. Kennedy Hamblen Soft Mechanics: Hallucinogenic Media from De Quincey to Burroughs   1:15 p.m. Jea Mo Letters from Hanseong Street   1:30 p.m. Elizabeth Lee Grooves of Enactment: Bob Dylan's Planet Waves and the Philosophy of Recording   1:45 p.m. Isabella Macioce Everything Is a Love Poem   2:00 p.m. Ophelia Woodland Landmarks: A First Approach

Wednesday, May 29, 2024

1:00 p.m. Introduction   1:15 pm. Eliza Holmes The Madwoman Reimagined: Narration and the Diagnostic Process in Victorian Gothic Fiction   1:30 p.m. Maria Amador The Museum of Everyday Life   1:45 p.m. Kat Arrington Please Watch Me When I'm Alone So I Don't Stop Existing   2:00 p.m. Elijah Oaks A Paralytic History: Narratives of the Late South   2:15 p.m. Edgar Morales Out in the Field, There Are No More Fences   2:30 p.m. Zhenia Dubrova What Remains: Stories

Thursday, May 30, 2024

10:00 a.m. Introduction   10:15 a.m. Grace Schwab Counsel and Consequence: Intergenerational Models of Womanhood in the Novels of Jane Austen   10:30 a.m. Arielle Feuerstein "Remember who the enemy is": Liminality as a Tool for Revolution in The Hunger Games   10:45 a.m. Laurel Lee Pitts Good Neighbors   11:00 a.m. Heather Damia In a Woman's Hide: Supernatural Gender in Shakespeare's History Plays   11:15 a.m. Jiyoung Park Post Office 4640   11:30 a.m. Michaela Benton Wounded Lives: Trauma, Survival, and Slavery in Toni Morrison's Beloved and Octavia Butler's Kindred .

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CEE Seminar Series Spring 2024 "In Situ, Dynamic and Cyclic Response of the Deep Medium Dense Sands at Portland International Airport"

School of Civil and Construction Engineering​  Oregon State University  Host: Professor Anne Lemnitzer 

Abstract:  Deep (25 m), in-situ, blast-liquefaction experiments were conducted at Portland International Airport to provide a design basis for the deep soil mixing used to mitigate liquefaction-induced differential settlements below the South Runway without the possible effects of sample disturbance, small sample-size effects and artificial drainage conditions. This presentation describes the experimental approach, blast-induced ground motions and quantification and evaluation of dynamic constitutive soil properties from the linear-elastic to the nonlinear-inelastic regime with loading that produced direct simple shear-equivalent shear strains larger than 1%. Ground motions are interpreted in terms of the equivalent number of stress cycles, Neq and the cyclic stress ratios, CSRs, generated during blast-induced shearing. The resulting in-situ CRR-Neq curves are compared to those from SPT-, CPT- and Vs- and case history-based liquefaction triggering models, all of which were smaller than that associated with the in-situ cyclic resistance. 

Bio:  Stuedlein is professor of geotechnical engineering in the School of Civil and Construction Engineering at Oregon State University, which he joined in 2009 following a five-year period as consultant in Seattle. He is the chair of the Geo-Institute Soil Improvement Committee, editor at the ASCE Journal of Geotechnical and Geoenvironmental Engineering, and editorial board member at three other journals. Stuedlein has received several awards for his work, most recently the 2023 ASCE J. James R. Croes Medal and 2023 Fredlund Award. The results of his research have been disseminated through 150+ publications and consultation for PacNW firms and focuses on ground improvement and liquefaction mitigation, dynamic in-situ and cyclic laboratory testing, full-scale experimental and numerical investigations of soil-structure interaction and probabilistic geotechnics. 

Upcoming Events

• 20 May E-SONIC: Engineering-Symphonic Orchestra New Instrument Competition
• 23 May MSE 298 Seminar: Adaptive Materials Through Bioinspired Design and Additive Manufacturing
• 23 May CEE Seminar Series Spring 2024 "In Situ, Dynamic and Cyclic Response of the Deep Medium Dense Sands at Portland International Airport"
• 24 May CBE 298 Seminar: The Route To Better Catalysts: From Surface Science To Nanotechnology
• 30 May MSE 298 Seminar: Capturing Grain Boundary Migration in 3D Polycrystals

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