Kylie Deer ’22, a biochemistry and molecular biology graduate, was recently awarded the American Society of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology (ASBMB) Certification with Distinction, Chapman University’s first of its kind. Of the 1,052 students in ASBMB-accredited programs that took the exam nationwide, 450 (42.8%) achieved certification and a total of 122 of these (11.6% of
Usually, the Golden 3D-Printed Crescent Wrench Award is exactly what it sounds like. Given annually to a community partner that has contributed to the success of Chapman University’s Grand Challenges Initiative, the honoree receives a plaque with a golden 3D-printed crescent wrench. Except that this year’s wrench was made from soap. That is because this
2022 Cheverton Trophy winner Sydni Au Hoy delivered the following speech at the 2022 Schmid College of Science and Technology Degree Ceremony held Saturday, May 21, 2022 on Wilson Field. I want to start by thanking all of you for being here today and taking a brief moment to send a quiet thank you to
Congratulations to Sanika Pandit ’21, who was recently awarded the National Science Foundation Graduate Research Fellowship (NSF GRFP)! The NSF GRFP recognizes graduate students in science, technology, engineering, and math who are pursuing further education in masters and doctoral programs. The fellows receive opportunities for international research and professional development, as well as an annual
Lauren Lynam ’21, graduated with a double major BS in environmental science and policy and economics, with a certificate in applied statistical analysis. While at Chapman, Lauren conducted research alongside Dr. Tom Piechota, was first author on a published paper, and presented her research at American Geophysical Union. She also was the second environmental science
Congratulations to our Schmid alumni who recently had their white coat ceremony! The White Coat Ceremony is a rite of passage for many students starting their program in the healthcare industry. Let us know if you recently had your white coat ceremony >> Lindsay Zumwalt ’20 – Texas Christian University and University of North Texas
Johnny Altwal, ’21, graduated with a B.S. in biochemistry and molecular biology, found his way to Colorado State University to begin his Doctorate of Veterinary Medicine. Recently, Altwal’s research on 3D printing of animal surgery was published in the Veterinary Surgery Journal, the only journal pertaining to surgery in veterinary medicine and is the official
Jesse Rush ‘18 graduated with a BS in biological sciences and a BA in Spanish. During her time at Chapman, Rush was the President of the Chapman University chapter of Women in Science and Technology, an Orientation Leader, and participated in undergraduate research opportunities. From Geneva, Illinois, Rush was able to enter into the Chapman
Rosita Saul ‘20 graduated with a B.S. in biological sciences and a minor in Holocaust history. During her time at Chapman, Saul was greatly involved around campus, where she was a member of the American Medical Student Association (AMSA), a child life volunteer at UCI Health, a volunteer at Higher Ground, a tutor at the
Abbigael Eli ‘20 graduated with a biochemistry and molecular biology degree and rhetoric and writing studies minor. During her time at Chapman, Eli was heavily involved around campus, acting as a supplemental instructor for Bio 208, a tutor for general chemistry and general biology courses, ACS Vice President, and was a student representative for the