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Dr. Scott Simpson, �山ǿ�� chemistry professor, receives prestigious Henry Dreyfus Teacher-Scholar Award

Nov 08, 2023 | Dr. Scott M. Simpson, professor of chemistry at St. �山ǿ��, is one of eight chemistry professors from colleges and universities across the nation to receive a 2023 Henry Dreyfus Teacher-Scholar Award.

Simpson presents on PFAS pollution at annual workshop

Oct 20, 2023 | Chemistry Professor Dr. Scott Simpson presented his work titled "Using quantum chemical calculations to estimate physicochemical properties of PFAS" at the 19th Annual Workshop on Emerging HRMS & LC-MS/MS Applications in Environment Analysis & Food Safety, held Sept. 24-25 at the University at Buffalo.

Article by Simpson explores storing hydrogen as fuel source

Oct 05, 2023 | Dr. Scott Simpson, professor of chemistry, and Matthew D. Hanson, former quantum chemical postdoctoral researcher at the university, published an article in ACS Omega titled “Geometric and Electronic Effects in the Binding Affinity of Imidazole-Based N-Heterocyclic Carbenes to Cu(100)- and Ag(100)-Based Pd and Pt Single-Atom Alloy Surfaces.”

Two �山ǿ�� undergraduate students dive into research as part of Roswell Park summer research experience

Sep 21, 2023 | Two St. �山ǿ�� undergraduate students were recognized for their research and public speaking skills following a 10-week summer experience alongside biomedical researchers at Roswell Park Comprehensive Cancer Center.

�山ǿ�� chemistry students eligible for automatic entry in Ph.D. program at University of Rhode Island

Sep 05, 2023 | Students who graduate with a bachelor’s degree in chemistry from St. �山ǿ�� are now eligible for automatic acceptance and immediate entry to the Ph.D. program in chemistry at the University of Rhode Island.

St. Bonaventure professor Kaitlyn Dykstra receives grant to integrate digital technology in coursework

Aug 30, 2023 | Dr. Kaitlyn Dykstra, assistant professor of biology at St. �山ǿ��, has been named one of 52 educators to receive funding from a grant program through online learning platform Course Hero.

Four St. �山ǿ�� students inducted into English honor society Sigma Tau Delta

May 08, 2023 | Four St. �山ǿ�� undergraduate students have completed membership requirements for 2023 induction into Sigma Tau Delta, the international English honor society. They were formally recognized at an induction ceremony on May 2.

Journal of Chemical Education accepts article by �山ǿ�� team

Feb 11, 2023 | Dr. Scott Simpson, associate professor of chemistry and department chair, Dr. Matthew Hanson, quantum chemical postdoctoral researcher, Dr. Adam Brown, professor of elementary education, and Chola Kondeti, alumnus of �山ǿ��, had their publication “A Computational Experiment Introducing Undergraduates to Geometry Optimizations, Vibrational Frequencies, and Potential Energy Surfaces” accepted for publication in the Journal of Chemical Education.

Research by Simpson, Brown and others published in journal

Dec 09, 2022 | Dr. Scott Simpson, associate professor of chemistry and department chair, and Dr. Adam Brown, professor of elementary education, along with researchers from University at Buffalo, Daemen University, and Jamestown Community College, had their publication “Applying Density Functional Theory to Common Organic Mechanisms: A Computational Exercise” published in the Journal of Chemical Education.

Bona’s �山ǿ��@SPCA program benefits dogs, cats and humans alike

Nov 21, 2022 | Through �山ǿ��@SPCA, a service program operated by the university’s Franciscan Center for Social Concern, students take a weekly trip to the Cattaraugus County SPCA where they spend time walking and playing with homeless dogs and cats. Emily Gustafson, a senior biology major from Smethport, Pennsylvania, shares what it's like to be a volunteer and coordinator with the program.

St. Bonaventure invites community to ‘Fall in Love with Science’ Sunday at Lincoln Park

Sep 19, 2022 | St. �山ǿ�� invites community members to “Fall in Love with Science” through an engaging series of programs Sunday, Sept. 25, at the Lincoln Park Pavilion in downtown Olean.

Altman is a co-author on three recently published papers

Sep 08, 2022 | Dr. Karie Altman, assistant professor of biology, is a co-author on three recently published papers on how temperature and seasonality impact amphibian disease dynamics.

�山ǿ�� biochemistry major wins undergraduate poster award at regional plant biology research conference

Jun 16, 2022 | After two years of no in-person conferences, a research team from St. �山ǿ�� was excited to attend a Maryland symposium and talk to researchers and graduate students in person about their work.

Faculty promotions and an emeritus designation announced by St. �山ǿ��

Jun 02, 2022 | Faculty promotions and the elevation of a retired professor to emeritus status have been announced by Dr. Joseph Zimmer, acting president of St. �山ǿ��.

Maydonovitch siblings fund chemistry research fellowship at #Bona’s

May 09, 2022 | Bona students have ample opportunity for undergraduate research experience, thanks in part to a chemistry research fellowship funded by the Maydonovitch siblings.

Alexa Shahine of Syracuse selected as student speaker for St. Bonaventure Class of 2022

May 01, 2022 | Alexa Shahine, a pre-med student from Syracuse, New York, has been selected as the student speaker for the Class of 2022 at St. �山ǿ��’s Commencement Exercises May 15.

Simpson and Tillman receive faculty awards of excellence from St. �山ǿ��

Apr 29, 2022 | Two St. �山ǿ�� professors have been honored by their colleagues with awards of excellence for the 2021-22 academic year. Dr. Scott Simpson, associate professor of chemistry, was awarded the Professional Excellence in Research and Publication Award, while Dr. Elizabeth Tillman, assistant professor of political science, received the Junior Faculty Award for Professional Excellence.

Simpson and chemistry program alumnus publish journal article

Apr 28, 2022 | Dr. Scott Simpson, associate professor of chemistry, and Jonathan Antle, 2021 �山ǿ�� chemistry graduate, have published an article titled "Multivariable Model Fitting as Applied to Air, a Physical Chemistry Experiment" in the Journal of Chemical Education.

Simpson interviewed for TV report on research into PFAS

Apr 01, 2022 | Dr. Scott Simpson, assistant professor of chemistry who is involved with University at Buffalo professors in a collaborative study of the impact of PFAS on our health and environment, was among those interviewed for a news report by WGRZ-TV in Buffalo.

�山ǿ�� chemistry professor receives $544,892 NSF grant to explore potential hydrogen storage

Feb 18, 2022 | Dr. Scott Simpson, an associate professor of chemistry at St. Bonaventure, has been awarded a prestigious NSF CAREER grant for his research proposal titled “Investigating the Molecular Corking Effect for Potential Hydrogen Storage.” This award is considered the most prestigious award given by the NSF to early-career faculty.