C HEMISTRY - Research: Dr. Kyle A. Beran
Undergraduate Student Research Participation
I am a huge proponent of undergraduate research opportunities for our students here at UTPB. Since we are a primarily undergraduate institution, the chemistry faculty may only have an individual student perform research under their guidance for 1 - 2 semesters. Therefore, my philosophy is that each student should have the chance to experience the entire research process. Beginning with background literary research, to performing the calculations (modeling the structures, extracting data from the output, etc.), additional spreadsheet calculations, organization of data/results, drawing conclusions based on the analysis of their results, and then the reward. Each spring we (UTPB Chemistry faculty) take students to the National ACS meeting to present the results of their research.
Undergraduate Student Researchers: Student (Year of Graduation)
| *M. Garcia | *J. Nunez |
| *Brandon Rebber (2006) | J. Anthony Halfacre (2005) |
| Daniel Aranda | Robert Ruiz (2005) |
| Larry Hines (2005) | Anthony Gipson (2005) |
| Erica Estrada (2004) | Thomas Millstead (2004) |
| David Healer (2004) | Maira Carrillo (2004) |
| Cody Allison (2003) | Lindsey King (2003) |
| Jennifer Chavez (2003) | Katie Green (2002) |
| *Indicates student that is currently working on a research project. | |
In addition to presenting research posters, our students are also involved in the Demo Exchange Symposium and the Student Affiliate of the American Chemical Society (SAACS) Chapter poster. Below are a few pictures taken over the last few years of UTPB undergraduate students (some of them presenting their research) at the ACS meetings.
B. Rebber presenting his poster at the 2006 National ACS.
T. Gipson and L. Hines with their BDE poster presentation at the 2005 ACS meeting.
L. Hines and R. Ruiz with their annulenic poster at 2005 ACS meeting.
M. Carrillo and J. Chavez with their C20 and C28 fullerene posters at 2003 ACS meeting.
SAACS Chapter officers present the chapter poster at 2005 ACS meeting.
Members of our Student Affiliate ACS Chapter performing their demonstrations at 2005 ACS meeting.
UTPB students along with Dr. Mike Robinson (Far left) heading back to hotel after poster presentations at the Sci-Mix.
UTPB students enjoying lunch at Dick's Bar and grill in San Diego, CA.
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Updated September 26, 2006 |
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