Homecoming 2009
Thursday, October 15 - Saturday, October 17, 2009
Click here for a list of scheduled events and to register
Here's what some of our alumni are saying........
"After interviewing for a job, I received an email 15 minutes after the interview that they wanted to take me on for a chemist position. I was the only undergraduate college student hired without any previous experience. They interviewed many but usually only hire chemists with experience (or extensive research experience while in school) because they found many college graduates did not know how to operate most instruments or understand the theory behind them. They were very impressed with my education and said I must have had a unique and impressive undergraduate experience! Most students are not able to answer the same level of questions. So that is a great testimony to Messiah and the education I received from the Chemistry Department." ~ Cherice Bunce ('09)
"I think the most important thing I've learned besides the scientific knowledge is that, contrary to popular belief, science and faith can coincide quite easily. So many times people believe that to be a scientist means you can't be a Christian as well. To have professors who are willing to talk about their faith as it relates to their field helped to solidify the notion that science and Christianity aren't necessarily polar opposites." ~ Jeremy Balsbaugh ('06) is a Ph.D. chemistry student at the University of Virginia
"I intend on being a life long learner and my courses here have taught me how to go farther than learn merely for the test." ~ Cullen Schmid ('05) is a Ph.D. neuroscience student at The Ohio State University
"I learned a lot about what is really important in life (love God and love your neighbor), and that I should tailor my goals around those important things." ~ Sarah Schroeder ('05)
"My outside of class interactions with faculty, friends, and peers have helped me to truly and realistically pursue my notion of vocation." ~ Bill Deal ('04) is a a high school chemistry teacher
Alumni News
Theresa Holton ('88) was awarded the 2009 Whalen Outstanding High School Chemistry Teacher Award at Education Night sponsored by the Southeastern Pennsylvania Section of the American Chemical Society at Lebanon Valley College on April 29, 2009. Theresa is being recognized for her work as a high school chemistry teacher at Hempfield High School. She has a Masters Equivalency in Education from Millersville University.
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Bill Deal ('04), adjunct instructor in chemistry, was awarded the 2008 Whalen Outstanding High School Chemistry Teacher Award at Education Night sponsored by the Southeastern Pennsylvania Section of the American Chemical Society at Penn State University, Harrisburg on April 29, 2008. Bill is being recognized for his work as a high school chemistry teacher at Mechanicsburg Area Senior High School and is currently working towards his Masters of Science in Educational Leadership and Policy at Shippensburg University.
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Alumni Profiles
This page is where we will showcase alumni of the Department of Chemistry & Biochemistry. These profiles were submitted by alumni who graduated with majors represented by our department. If you are an alum with a major in chemistry or biochemistry, please send us your story and photo!
Major: Biochemistry
Position/ Employer: Research Scientist, Harvard University Medical School
Major: Biochemistry/Philosophy
Position/Employer: Resident in Internal Medicine at Duke University Medical Center
Major: Chemistry
Position/Employer: Assistant Professor of Chemistry/Lafayette College
Major: Chemistry
Position/Employer: Senior Investigator, Merck Laboratories
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