Chemistry Students attend SERMACS
Chemistry Department Welcomes Dr. Trevor Baumgartner
The Chemistry Department welcomes Dr. Trevor Baumgartner. Dr. Baumgartner received his B.S. in Chemistry (with a Biochemistry emphasis) from Bemidji State University in Minnesota in 2013. He then earned his PhD in Biochemistry from North Dakota State University in Fargo in May 2023. His research focuses on using S. cerevisiae (yeast) with CRISPR-Cas9 targeted gene […]
Chemistry Professors Presented Service Pins
Dr. Barbara Holliman and Dr. Kris Varazo were presented with service pins at the FMU Faculty Reception on Monday, August 21, 2023. Dr. Holliman has served the Chemistry Department for 40 years and Dr. Varazo, 20 years.
Peterson named FMU’s 2021-22 Distinguished Professor
Dr. LeRoy “Pete” Peterson, Jr., professor of chemistry, was named FMU’s J. Lorin Mason Distinguished Professor for the 2021-22 academic year at a special awards ceremony Wednesday.
Dr Jennifer Kelley Named Chair of Chemistry Department
Dr. Kelley was recently named Chair of the Department, beginning Summer II of 2022.
Francis Marion chemistry department re-certified by ACS
Francis Marion University’s chemistry department has once again been certified by the American Chemical Society’s Committee on Professional Training.
Chemistry grad headed to LSU to work on doctorate
Corbin Witt loves chemistry. Following a superb four-year career at Francis Marion University, it looks like he might make a career out of it.
FMU Chemistry professor Williams to deliver Moran Address
Dr. Kenneth Williams, Drs. Bruce and Lee Foundation Professor of Chemistry at Francis Marion University, will deliver the 11th William C. Moran Address on Thursday, March 28.
Team ACS wins FMU President’s Bowl for a second time
For a second straight year, The American Chemical Society has won FMU’s annual intramural quiz bowl tournament.
Dr. Jennifer Kelley wins Faculty Public Service Award
Her work included time spent in outreach, helping students find jobs, taking students to the Regional American Chemical Society meetings…
Dr. LeRoy Peterson named Board of Trustees Research Scholar
Dr. Peterson received his Ph.D. in Chemistry from the University of South Carolina and joined the faculty of Francis Marion University in 1990. An active researcher, Dr. Peterson has received grants from the National Science Foundation, the South Carolina EPSCoR/Brin Collaborative Research Program, and the South Carolina Commission on Higher Education. He is the author […]
ACS Student Chapter Award receives Outstanding Chapter Award
This chapter is motivated and active – many great accomplishments this year…