1980s Alumni

M. Beth Hopkins (Martin)
Graduation Year: 1989
Current Employment: Secondary Chemistry Teacher for Washington County Department of Education, Jonesborough, TN
Comments: Graduated 2010 with an M.Ed. from Milligan College, TN.  Currently, I am the Chemistry teacher for a rural, Title I school.

Jim McCargar
Graduation Year: 1988
Current Employment: Associate Vice President and Professor of Chemistry, Baldwin-Wallace College.

Senior Honors Thesis (CHEM 40099, HONR 40099)

Senior Honors Thesis (CHEM 40099, HONR 40099).  Students who are planning to graduate with University Honors typically pursue undergraduate research leading to the writing of a Senior Honors Thesis.  Qualified students who have not completed all the requirements for graduation with University Honors can still graduate with Departmental Honors by completing a Senior Thesis.  Usually, a student will register for Individual Investigation until the summer of their junior year.  During the following year, they would register for between 5 and 10 semester hour

Individual Investigation (CHEM 40796)

Individual Investigation (CHEM 40796).  Most students who wish to begin pursuing a research project will register for Individual Investigation (CHEM 40796).  To be eligible, students must have a 2.5 GPA in chemistry (not overall).  It is common for students to begin registering for this course in their sophomore or junior year.  In this way they will have the opportunity to pursue a project for several semesters prior to graduation which will usually lead to a much more productive and rewarding experience than if a student tries to embar

1960s Alumni

Byron K. Leles
Graduation Year: 1969
Current Employment: Part-time instruction in physics, Alabama State Community College System.  I have been teaching (full time and part time) chemistry and physics in this system for 40 years.
Comments: I enjoyed my years at KSU very much and have always felt that I received a good and solid training in my chosen field.  I have always enjoyed teaching far more than research; hence, my career in community college teaching has been very rewarding for me.

1950s Alumni

Pat W. Camerino
Graduation Year: 1957
Current Employment: Retired: Baylor College of Medicine, Houston, TX (Emeritus Associate Professor)
Comments: PhD (Biochem) Cornell U; PD Dartmouth Med Sch; Oregon St U.  Work: NIH, Div of Research Resources, NIAMD, Univ of Massachusetts/Amherst, Assoc Grad Dean for Research, Baylor College of Med, Dir Faculty Resources, Admin Dept of Med

Career Coffee Talk - Mental Health and Well-Being

In today’s fast-paced and dynamic work environment, prioritizing mental health and well-being in the workforce has never been more important. This virtual lecture aims to shed light on the critical aspects of mental health and well-being, emphasizing the significance of a healthy, supportive workplace. Prepare to learn and have an open discussion on understanding mental health, creating a supportive work environment, work-life balance, resilience and coping strategies.

The deadline to RSVP is March 5. 

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