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Student engagement and hands-on experiences.

We take immense pride in actively engaging Purdue University Fort Wayne students. By integrating students into our endeavors, we foster a rich environment of learning, growth, and endless discoveries. Their involvement not only enriches their educational journey but also fuels real-world experiences that empower them to contribute meaningfully to cutting-edge research. Through this collaborative approach, we cultivate a community of aspiring scholars, ensuring that the pursuit of knowledge and innovation knows no boundaries.

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Awards, Research Groups, and Presenters

Poster Winners

  • Tanisha Davidson
    San Francisco, CA
    Isolation of Metallofullertubes
  • Tiffany Seeler
    Dallas, TX
    Fullertube Purification
  • Hannah Thompson
    PFW Symposium
    Rare-Earth Metallofullerenes and Metallofullertubes
  • Cora Noble
    Chicago, IL
    Isolation of C120 Fullertubes

2022 College Student of the Year

  • Ryan Koenig
    American Chemical Society
    NE Indiana Section

  • Hannah Franklink, Steven Stevenson, Tiffany Seller, Katelyn Tepper
  • Valentina Iannace, Jim Duchamp, Riley Schmitt, Hailey York
  • Emmanuel Bourret, Steven Stevenson, Tanisha Davidson

  • Hannah Franklin
    Isolation of Carbon Cages with Metal Atoms
  • Cody Davison and Katelyn Tepper
    Separation of Carbon Cages with Encapsulated Metal Atoms
  • Katelyn Tepper
    Isolation Strategies for Endohedrals with Rare-Earth Atoms
  • Cora Noble
    Isolation of C120 Fullertubes