chemistry
Furman science students win big at South Carolina conference
Six Furman University science students took home top prize at a recent statewide competition and symposium, earning distinction in half the categories represented within the research poster event.
Continue ReadingJoseph Vaughn Day will be held Friday, Jan. 26
The event begins at 12:15 in front of Daniel Chapel. This will be the first year the Black Alumni Council will present an annual award in honor of Idella Glenn '84.
Continue ReadingWith ‘Chemistry for Cooks,’ Sandra C. Greer ’66 explores the science on our plate
What does chemistry have to do with your family feast? Quite a lot if you brine your turkey.
Continue Reading2023: The Year in Review
The past 12 months were full of reminders that Furman truly is a special place. Take a moment to reflect.
Continue ReadingAncient water could have driven early protein formation on Earth
Research by Professor of Chemistry George C. Shields and students demonstrates how water may have sped up the creation of proteins in the prebiotic world, causing a chemical cascade that led to all life on...
Continue ReadingCarly Slough ’24 named Beckman Scholar
When pathogens like yeast overgrow and resist treatments, a cascade of health problems ensue. Carly Slough is working with Mary Beth Daub on chemical compounds to help antimicrobials do their job better.
Continue ReadingFor first-generation students, challenges lead to opportunities
Members of the first-generation community at Furman – including faculty and administrators as well as students – connected and celebrated during First-Gen Week.
Continue ReadingFurman unveils plaque acknowledging Cherokee land
Students, faculty and members of the Eastern Band of Cherokee were on hand for the unveiling.
Continue ReadingSeniors share research presentations with peers at regional conference
For four Furman students, the interdisciplinary SoCon Undergraduate Research Forum was a high-impact experience that will fuel their graduate study pursuits.
Continue Reading$300,000 NSF MRI grant awarded to Furman, Mount Holyoke, Richmond to expand program for young chemists
NSF MRI grant adds computing muscle to existing resources and extends MERCURY's reach to more primarily undergraduate institutions and underrepresented students pursuing STEM fields.
Continue ReadingFurman’s first-year experience among top-20 in US News Rankings
Furman ranks 46th overall among National Liberal Arts Colleges and 1st among all universities, public and private, in South Carolina.
Continue ReadingNew school year launched with Opening Convocation
More than 600 members of the Class of 2027 were urged to stretch beyond their comfort zones and approach differing perspectives with respect and curiosity.
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