student engagement
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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.
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