Chemistry & Biochemistry

SURE & Maier Summer Research Program- Application due March 14 (click for application)! 

Do you want to be involved in a long-term research project that has the potential to transform the way you think about science and your future career as a researcher?

West Virginia Wesleyan College is excited to host the Summer Undergraduate Research Experience (SURE)  and Maier research programs during summer 2023 to offer extended research experiences in the STEM areas (science, technology, engineering, and math). The SURE program will run for 8 weeks between May-July and is available to students from WVWC and other institutions around the state. Students will earn a stipend of $3,500 with free on-campus housing. Students will also be required to present their research at a state or regional scientific meeting (travel funds available).

Interested? Apply!

1. Consult the list of faculty involved below.
2. Have a discussion with the faculty member of interest to see what projects they will be working on.
3. Submit the application which will include a personal statement and unofficial transcripts.
4. Application deadline is Tuesday, March 14. Successful applicants will be notified by the end of March.

Participating Faculty

Dr. Bruce Anthony

Dr. Kim Bjorgo-Thorne

Dr. Tracey Delaney

Dr. Caleb Gibson

Dr. Kathy Gregg

Dr. Joseph Niederhauser

Dr. Jesse Oldroyd

Dr. Melanie Sal

Dr. Joseph Wiest

The Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry at West Virginia Wesleyan College is pleased to offer scholarship opportunities from two endowed funds: The Nicholas Hyma Memorial Chemistry Scholarship and the Nellie V. and M. Kathryn McLaughlin Chemistry Scholarship. The Hyma fund was established by contributions from former chemistry students in recognition of Professor Nicholas Hyma, an exceptional teacher and dedicated faculty member at Wesleyan from 1919-1956. The McLaughlin Chemistry Scholarship fund was provided through a generous gift from the estate of Nellie V. and M. Kathryn McLaughlin. These competitive scholarships provide up to $3,000 of financial aid to several outstanding chemistry students, and may be renewed for up to four years of full-time study provided that the student continues to fulfill chemistry major requirements, maintains a minimum 3.5 GPA in the chemistry major and maintains a 3.25 overall GPA.

Click here to complete the scholarship application.

Transform your West Virginia Wesleyan Experience with the McCuskey Fellowship!

Apply now for the McCuskey Family Fellowship in undergraduate research for a scholarship to work with a faculty on a primary research fellowship for three years of study!  You’ll be a part of an unparalleled high-impact practice in designing and creating your research project over three years!

Learn More Here!

Senior biochemistry major Malaika Kimmons spent her summer at Duke University working on a cutting-edge research project to develop a better understanding of certain pediatric cancers. Her research focused on a mysterious class of RNA molecules, and sought to understand the way they may be related to cancer. Malaika worked with closely with Dr. Christian Stackhouse and Dr. Corinne Linardic, cancer experts associated with the Duke School of Medicine. Their work produced some exciting results which are included in a scientific patent application! We are proud of Malaika and excited to see what she does next!