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The smaller class sizes and the individualized attention that students receive at the University of Evansville helped Sarah Schonaman decide to attend UE. "I chose UE because I felt a smaller university would be a good fit for me as an undergraduate. My experiences in the classroom and the lab have confirmed my decision." "My chemistry professors are always willing to help, whether with course work, choosing a summer research program, or in deciding on a graduate school. They have always provided me with the guidance needed to make a good decision." Sarah received a University of Evansville Merck/AAAS undergraduate research award for the summer of 2007 and will continue her research in the summer of 2008. "My research involved analytical separations for the detection of biological warfare agents. This experience has allowed me to improve my problem-solving skills and apply what I've learned in the classroom. Research even helped me narrow my focus for the course of study I want to pursue in graduate school."
It was during high school that Joel Melby determined he wanted to study biochemistry in college. "My favorite television show at the time was C.S.I., and at a career fair I met a forensic scientist. Listening to her share about her job convinced me that biochemistry would be the perfect major." Joel's undergraduate research experiences have solidified his career goals and provided him with hands-on experience. "In my biochemistry research class, we developed an enzyme activity assay. I also participated in a chemistry research experience for undergraduates at the University of Kansas where I worked in a bioanalytical microscopy lab. This summer, I will be conducting research at the University of Cincinnati. I'm glad my professors encouraged me to apply and pursue research; otherwise I might not have gained this experience." After graduating from the University of Evansville, Joel plans to attend graduate school and earn a PhD. "I want to be a professor so that I can shape students lives and conduct research that will hopefully impact society."
When Megan Gootee was choosing a college, she knew she wanted to study professional chemistry, and she knew she wanted an American Chemistry Society accredited program. "The University of Evansville's chemistry department fulfilled my requirements." Megan has received a lot of practical experience through her research experience and internship. "I'm currently assisting Professor Lynch with a double-resonance laser experiment to study the dissociation energy of iodine. I also assisted Dr. Lynch in 2005 on a research project to study manganese ion content in aquatic plants. Our goal was to utilize an alternative technique to save costs and reduce chemical usage. I've been fortunate in that I presented our findings at the National Conference for Undergraduate Research." Megan's co-op experience at Toyota Motor Manufacturing, Indiana, will be beneficial in helping her to decide the type of working environment she hopes for in her career. "At Toyota, I worked with EPA regulations to ensure we were meeting our obligations to the community. I was also project manager and developed a plan to evaluate our community education activities and presented the proposal to upper-level managers. I enjoyed the experience, and it showed me that I like the team environment." |
Sarah Schonaman
Joel Melby
Megan Gootee