Category Archives: Chemistry

Second Annual Women in Science Day Brings Over 100 High School Students to Campus

Posted on March 29, 2018 by Jane Carlton

Let’s do the math — 115 high school students, 192 current students, and 13 alumnae, all of whom were women, descended on the Integrated Science Complex on March 24 to celebrate, explore, and learn how women in STEM fields can … Continue reading →

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Holy Cross to Host Second Annual Women in Science Day

Posted on March 16, 2018 by College of the Holy Cross

The College of the Holy Cross will host the second annual Women in Science Day on March 24, 2018 from 9:00 a.m. to 2:15 p.m. at the Integrated Science Complex, a one-day event aimed at maintaining and enhancing the involvement … Continue reading →

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Six Holy Cross Faculty Members Receive Tenure in 2018

Posted on February 27, 2018 by Jane Carlton

Six College of the Holy Cross faculty members in a diverse range of fields have been promoted to associate professor with tenure. From measuring the sociology of risk to creating the first-ever Digital Transgender Archive, these professors are pushing intellectual … Continue reading →

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Intro to Neuroscience: New Course Offers Innovative, Integrative Exploration of the Brain

Posted on January 15, 2018 by Holy Cross Magazine

Neuroscience is a field that requires its scientists to integrate knowledge and thinking from many disciplines. Holy Cross has a long history of offering elective courses related to neuroscience, but with the establishment of a new interdisciplinary minor in the … Continue reading →

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Armed With Liberal Arts Degrees, Holy Cross Alumni Take Unique Approach to Careers in Medicine

Posted on January 15, 2018 by Holy Cross Magazine

Even though it was decades ago, Robert Harrington ’82 vividly remembers his tutorial with John Hamilton, associate professor of classics, a weekly one-on-one session on the Greek classics that he took when he was an upperclassman at Holy Cross. Harrington … Continue reading →

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How Do Holy Cross Students Get into Medical School?

Posted on January 15, 2018 by Holy Cross Magazine

Just about everyone who applies to medical school has top grades and test scores. So who gets in and who doesn’t? Often it comes down to “miles traveled” — experiences outside the classroom that show an applicant’s abilities beyond technical … Continue reading →

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Two Juniors Awarded Full-Tuition Scholarship for Women in the Sciences

Posted on May 8, 2017 by Evangelia Stefanakos

Phallika Mon ’18, a chemistry major, and Michelle Yu ’18, a mathematics major and environmental studies minor, have been named recipients of Clare Boothe Luce Scholarships for the 2017-18 academic year. The scholarship is awarded to two women entering their … Continue reading →

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Holy Cross Produces Fourteen Fulbright Scholars

Posted on May 3, 2017 by College of the Holy Cross

Thirteen members of the Class of 2017 and one member of the Class of 2016 have been awarded Fulbright grants to teach and conduct research around the world during the 2017-18 academic year. Since 2005, Holy Cross students have received … Continue reading →

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Holy Cross Academic Conference 2017 to Showcase Student Work

Posted on April 21, 2017 by Evangelia Stefanakos

As the academic year nears its end, more than 350 students will present the results of their independent work in the performing and visual arts, social sciences, humanities, and natural sciences at the 2017 Academic Conference, taking place across campus … Continue reading →

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Holy Cross Junior Awarded Prestigious Goldwater Scholarship

Posted on April 20, 2017 by Evangelia Stefanakos

Erik Ouellette ’18, a chemistry major and physics minor at the College of the Holy Cross, has been awarded a Goldwater Scholarship for the 2017-2018 academic year. The Goldwater Scholarship is considered the nation’s premier scholarship for undergraduates studying mathematics, natural … Continue reading →

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Students to Lead Walking Tours in Downtown Worcester This Weekend

Posted on April 20, 2017 by Michelle Jin '17

Love art and looking for something to do this Saturday? Sarah Valente ’16 and Therese Starshak ’17 are inviting residents, students and visitors to participate in the first Worcester Wall to Wall, a free event featuring college student-led walking tours … Continue reading →

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Holy Cross Hosts First Women in Science Day for Female High School Students, Undergraduates

Posted on March 30, 2017 by College of the Holy Cross

More than 200 young women filled the atrium of the Integrated Science Complex on Saturday, March 25, to attend Holy Cross’ inaugural Women in Science Day. The day-long event for young women from both Worcester high schools and Holy Cross … Continue reading →

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Eleven Holy Cross Faculty Members Receive Tenure in 2017

Posted on March 29, 2017 by College of the Holy Cross

The following members of the College of the Holy Cross faculty have been promoted to the rank of associate professor with tenure. Alo C. Basu, of the psychology department, earned B.S. degrees in brain and cognitive sciences and in biology … Continue reading →

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Photos: ArtsWorcester Showcases Holy Cross Talent at Annual Exhibition

Posted on February 22, 2017 by Michelle Jin '17

From the layered landscapes of the Grand Canyon to the beauty of the human body, 13 Holy Cross students explore the intersectionality of art, science, and identity through original artwork on display at the 13th Annual ArtsWorcester College Show. The … Continue reading →

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Simulation Challenges Students to Explore Complexities of U.S.-Mexico Border Issue

Posted on February 17, 2017 by Evangelia Stefanakos

Fifteen Holy Cross students — from a range of class years and disciplines — spent a recent Saturday taking on a current hot-button topic: the U.S.-Mexico border issue. As a part of the Presidential Scholars Symposium, the students participated in … Continue reading →

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Chemistry Professor Receives $108k Sub-Award from the National Institutes of Health

Posted on December 16, 2016 by Grainne Fitzpatrick '17

Richard Herrick, professor of chemistry and the Edward A. O’Rorke Professor in Liberal Arts, has been awarded a sub-award from the National Institutes of Health via the University of Akron for a total of $108,858. The grant will help fund … Continue reading →

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Three Holy Cross Alumni Help to Bring Murals to Downtown Worcester

Posted on November 10, 2016 by Evangelia Stefanakos

This summer, POW!WOW! Worcester, a 10-day mural festival committed to making Worcester a more culturally dynamic place by activating spaces, engaging in the arts, and generating pride in the downtown area, heavily involved the work of three Holy Cross alumni: … Continue reading →

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28 Holy Cross Students Inducted into Jesuit Honor Society

Posted on October 28, 2016 by Jessica Kennedy

Alpha Sigma Nu, the Jesuit honor society founded in 1915, inducted 28 Holy Cross students on Oct. 23. The new inductees exemplify the society’s values of excellence in scholarship, loyalty and service. Membership is only awarded to four percent of … Continue reading →

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Photo Gallery: Holy Cross Honors Five Alumni for Professional Achievement and Commitment to Service, Faith and Justice

Posted on October 5, 2016 by Evangelia Stefanakos

On Sept. 30, students had the special opportunity to hear from and interact with the five alumni selected as this year’s Sanctae Crucis honorees — individuals who are leaders in business, professional or civic life; who live by the highest … Continue reading →

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Students Conduct Cutting-Edge Research Across Disciplines Over the Summer

Posted on August 19, 2016 by Evangelia Stefanakos

For 106 students, the summer was spent pushing intellectual boundaries and creativity while conducting leading research across a range of disciplines: 61 students engaged in research in the sciences; 38 in the humanities, social sciences, and fine arts; and seven … Continue reading →

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