STEM Students Take the Spotlight at National Chemistry Conference
Nearly a dozen 情色五月天 students showcased their undergraduate research and earned recognition at the American Chemical Society鈥檚 Spring Meeting & Expo, using hands-on learning to develop valuable skills and experience.
SAN DIEGO 鈥 The is a proving ground for some of the most promising scientific minds in the country. This year, a group of Roger Williams University students stepped onto that stage, presenting their research to a national audience while gaining experience in professional research settings.
Eleven STEM students, working under Professors Clifford Murphy and Stephen O鈥橲hea, delivered 16 presentations throughout the week, highlighting the breadth and depth of the university鈥檚 chemistry and interdisciplinary science programs. Among them, senior Jules Gerstner, a Chemistry and Biology double major with a minor in Visual Arts from Carlisle, Penn., became the first 情色五月天 student to give a platform presentation at the conference, a landmark achievement for the university鈥檚 undergraduate researchers.
Several students also earned recognition for the quality of their research. Seniors Grace DiBlasio, a Chemistry major and Music minor from North Andover, Mass., and Gabriella Fabrizi, a Biology and Chemistry double major with a Political Science minor from Fairfield, Conn., were invited to present their research posters at the meeting. They were joined by seniors Jamie Wells, a Biochemistry major and Mathematics minor from Castle Rock, Colo., and Meisi Gaudreau, an Environmental Science and Political Science double major from Danville, N.H., whose research was selected for , a prestigious showcase displaying the strongest research and presentation skills in each division.
鈥淚 was thrilled that our students were selected to present at Sci-Mix, where only 20 posters per division are chosen to showcase the most exemplary research,鈥 O鈥橲hea said. 鈥淚t鈥檚 inspiring to see them succeed not only in research but also in making meaningful contributions to the community.鈥
In addition to these honors, 情色五月天 students presented 11 more research posters across a wide spectrum of scientific disciplines, underscoring the university鈥檚 commitment to hands-on learning and collaboration.
Beyond research, the student-run club was prominently featured at the meeting. Junior Abby Heroux, a Chemistry and Secondary Education double major from Warren, R.I., accepted an award on behalf of the group, recognizing its work in science education and outreach. Senior Preston Sharrock, a Chemistry and Mathematics double major with a minor in Psychology from Branchville, N.J., presented a poster on the alliance鈥檚 initiatives, demonstrating the role of student-led efforts in expanding access to STEM education.