Food for ThoughtThe Delicious Chemistry of the Thanksgiving Kitchen Prof. Matt Francis describes the underlying chemical and biochemical processes that lead to perfect roast turkey, thickened gravy, fluffy whipped cream, deli... By: Science@Cal … Continue reading →

Chemistry 51A: Organic Chemistry. Lecture 24 UCI Chem 51A Organic Chemistry (Fall 2014) Lec 24. Organic Chemistry -- Factors that Affect the Rate of the SN1 Reaction View the complete course: ... By: UCIrvineOCW … Continue reading →

WAYNESBURG Waynesburg Universitys American Chemical Society student chapter was recently selected to receive the Outstanding Chapter Award from the American Chemical Society for the fifth consecutive year. The award is a result of the chapters activities conducted during the 2012-13 academic year. More than 400 student chapter annual activity reports were reviewed by the Society Committee on Education. As a result of the reports, 280 awards were given, including 44 Outstanding, 85 Commendable, and 151 Honorable Mention awards. Waynesburg University was one of only 44 chapters selected to receive the Outstanding Award. Under the direction of Dr. Robert LaCount, professor emeritus of chemistry at Waynesburg University, and Dr. Evonne Baldauff, assistant professor of chemistry and chair of the department of chemistry, the ACS student chapter was highly involved in campus and community outreach activities throughout the year, such as monthly labs for homeschooled students, a Haunted Lab open to the campus and local community and the Food Chemistry and Green Chemistry programs offered to local Girl Scout members, among many others. Student chapter members also provide service to the department, work to foster community within the group through social events offered throughout the academic year, and participate in National Chemistry … Continue reading →