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About Research in Chemistry ("RChem")
About Research in Chemistry ("RChem")
Research in Chemistry is a course for students who are interested in learning about the research procaess, how to independently design and execute a chemistry research project, and deepen their knowledge of an area of chemistry that excites them.
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What would I do in the program?
During the January term students will learn how to read scientific journal articles and design experiments. In the spring semester, students will write a literature review on their individual topic of interest as well as a research proposal. Concurrently students will learn advanced chemistry researching techniques, both in the laboratory and computationally, and begin their research. In the fall semester students will complete their research, and produce a research paper, poster and oral presentation, the three main methods scientists use to communicate their work.
How do I know this program is a good fit for me?
Students in this program should be passionate about chemistry and able to work independently. They should have good time management and strong problem-solving and critical thinking skills. Research can be frustrating as there is often no “right” answer. A strong interest in what you are studying will go a long way to help you during those periods when your experiments are not going as you planned. This class is designed to teach you how to go through the entire process of research from formulating a hypothesis to presenting your findings. No prior research experience is required! Only a passion for chemistry!
What projects have past / current students worked on?
Research in Chemistry is NEW in Morganton this year!
Be a part of our first research class and have your projects listed here soon.
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Contact the Instructors
Contact the Instructors
MORGANTON CAMPUS
Tandy Grubbs, Instructor of Chemistry
Tandy Grubbs, Instructor of Chemistry
Tandy Grubbs joined NCSSM in July 2023 as an Instructor of Chemistry on our Morganton campus. Trained as a physical chemist, his expertise bridges the areas of experimental and computational chemistry and physics. Prior to joining NCSSM, he completed a postdoctoral fellowship within the Molecular Physics Division at the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) and subsequently joined the faculty at Stetson University (DeLand, FL) where he taught a variety of introductory and advanced chemistry courses. In 2010, he was selected to receive the American Chemical Society (ACS) Orlando Florida Section Outstanding College Teaching Award. Born and raised in Winston-Salem, NC, his current scholarly interests include computational modeling, neural networks for deep learning, environmental sustainability, laser interferometry, and 3D printing and prototyping. He earned his bachelor's in chemistry from High Point University, and his doctorate in physical chemistry from Duke University. In his spare time, Tandy enjoys exploring the mountains of NC with his wife (Sue), running, and cooking.
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