Chemistry Department
Student Research
Chemistry and biochemistry majors are required to participate in junior-year and senior-year research projects. Optionally, if a student desires to become involved in research earlier than this, opportunities are usually available. If you are a student interested in a research opportunity, please communicate with any chemistry department professor.
Senior Student Research Projects (2008-2009)
Cloning the nitrobenzene dioxygenase genes from Comamonas sp. strain JS765
-Jessica Minke and Dr. Matt Neibergall
Pseudo-A-type Keggin polyoxometalate sandwich anions as nanoscale building blocks
-Tim Rauschke and Dr. Wade Neiwert
Copolymerization through a radical chain reaction with a RAFT control agent
-Justin Knapp and Dr. Megan Nagel
Synthesis of a modified thymidine mononucleoside for template directed polymerization
-Kari Schuett and Dr. Trey Maddox
Continuous Measurement of Temperatures and Forces on Human-Worn Insulin Pumps for Seven-Day Trial
-Kristen Lindblad and Dr. Ken Rohly
Excited Electronic States of the Allyl Radical
-Taylor Mach and Dr. Rollin King
Integration of Polymers and Organometallic Compounds for Use as Sensor Material
-Sunshine Peterson and Dr. Megan Nagel
Assay development and purification of nitrobenzene dioxygenase
-Pat Dustin and Dr. Matt Neibergall
A-type Keggin polyoxometalate sandwich anions as nanoscale building blocks
-Jane Gilbertson and Dr. Wade Neiwert
Performance Optimization and Protein Analysis by MALDI
-Adam Lentscher and Dr. Ken Rohly
The Effects of Steroid Hormones on Gene Expression and Prostate Cell Proliferation
-Kate O'Brien and Dr. Bynthia Anose
Cooperative learning's impact on underprepared students
-Amanda Friese and Dr. Ashley Mahoney
Kinetic Study of the Radical Copolymerization of Acrylamide with 1-Hexene in the Presence of a Lewis Acid
-Nicole Thom and Dr. Megan Nagel
Junior Student Research Projects (2008-2009)
Synthesis of a modified 2’-Deoxycytidine mononucleoside for template directed polymerization
-Mary Velasco and Dr. Trey Maddox
Preparation and Evaluation of Stainless Steel Sleds for Friction Testing with Silicone Polymers
-Brett Theisen and Dr. Ken Rohly
Degradation trends of acrylamide/1-hexene copolymers
-Tommy Erickson and Dr. Megan Nagel
Sophomore Student Research Projects (2008-2009)
Evaluation of Acetylation Test Method for the Determination of Aliphatic Diols
-Alison Rohly, Matthew Terhark, and Dr. Ken Rohly
Student Research Projects (Past Years)
Student Research Projects (2004-2005)
Student Research Projects (2005-2006)