Kalamazoo Chemistry & Biochemistry

Who has more fun on Fridays in the summer than @kzoochem? The department rotates a series of activities each week to provide a break from their work. This week the lab students of Assistant Professor of Chemistry Josie Mitchell arranged for their peers to tie dye lab coats.

Look at this awesome group of chemists and biochemists—talented, kind scholars we’re very proud of. Congratulations, Class of 2023! We’ll miss you ❤️

⁦@kcollege⁩ ⁦@kzoochem⁩ ⁦@laserbartz⁩ World, today we said so long to our beloved Professor Bartz. He graduated from KCollege today and I've lost a partner in good trouble! JB, you will be missed 😢

⁦@kzoochem⁩ ⁦@kcollege⁩ ⁦@BlackInChem⁩ Calling all newly minted Black Chemists. Post your photos so you can be recognized #BlackInChem #BICKalamazooCollege. Congrats Amoye, Caelan, and Shay.

This fall, Crystal will start grad school at @MinesChemistry, working towards a chemistry PhD. We’re proud of you, Crystal! 3/3

Crystal has been one of the leaders for Sukuma Dow for the past 2 years. About our department, she says “My favorite thing is the community and friends I've made throughout my 4 years. There is always someone willing to lend a helping hand” 2/

Meet the Chem & Biochem Class of 2023! Crystal Mendoza is a Chemistry Major and a big contributor to our department. At K, she did research in Dr. Tresca’s group. She also did an REU at @USCChemistry and a RISE Germany internship. 1/

Congrats to everyone involved and thank you for working hard to organize this awesome event. And thank you to the @CCEatK for funding! 4/4

About 160 students attended the event that included 15 booths run by 40 K students. The masterminds behind this were our very own Dr. Mitchell and the planning committee: Max Rhames, Crystal Mendoza, Elizabeth Wang, and Onora Lancaster. 3/

On May 18, Kzoo chemistry, biochemistry, and biology students welcomed K-12 students and their families from the Kalamazoo community onto campus for Family Science Night. 1/

After graduation, Abby is taking two gap years to work as a medical assistant before attending PA school. We know she’s going to do an awesome job. We’re proud of you, Abby! 3/3

She has also volunteered with YAP, Sisters in Science, and the Red Cross Club. About our department, she says “My favorite thing is definitely the people! I love being able to walk into Dow and recognize all the friendly faces, and feel comfortable just being myself!” 2/3

Meet the Chem & Biochem Class of 2023! Abby Barnum is a Biochemistry/German double major. While at K, Abby did research in Dr. Tresca’s lab @BlakeTresca (yay, peptoids!). She studied abroad in Erlangen, where she did organic synthesis on photoswitches. 1/3

This is the second class of super star biochemists. ⁦@kzoochem⁩ ⁦@kcollege⁩ they are terrific - so proud of them. 🥰

His favorite thing about our department? “How incredibly devoted the professors are to supporting students. They also succeed in creating a welcoming and fun academic atmosphere that keeps students interested in chemistry/biochemistry.” We’re going to miss you, Dillon! 3/3

Dillon did computational chemistry research in Dr. Tresca’s lab and synthetic organic chemistry with Dr. Williams. 2/3

Meet the Chem & Biochem Class of 2023! Dillon Lee is a Biochemistry major and captain of the ultimate frisbee team. He was also part of the percussion section in Academy Street Winds, K’s symphonic band. 1/3

@coschoolofmines @MinesChemistry

Crystal – Colorado School of Mines, Chemistry PhD @coschoolofmines

Thursday was Dow Signing Day! We got to celebrate some of our seniors and their next adventure✨ Follow the thread 🧵 to learn more. We are so, so proud of them!

Caelan – University of Michigan, Chemistry PhD @MichiganChem

Suja – University of Illinois at Urbana Champaign, Chemistry PhD @ChemistryUIUC