Tag: natural sciences department
Chemistry professor was ahead of his time
Dr. Iraj Parchamazad, professor emeritus of chemistry at the University of La Verne, died on June 4 in Tallahassee, Florida. He was 86, and he had suffered from Parkinson’s disease and dementia.
Ung’s study of plastic molecules could have broad implications
Hou Ung, assistant professor of chemistry shared his research into chemical compounds – and the importance of funding faculty and student research projects Tuesday in the Quay Davis Boardroom in front of an audience of about 30.
Facilities to spend summer safeguarding science labs following gas leak
Early in the morning on April 30, students in Founders and Mainiero halls were evacuated due to a gas leak, after the fire alarm was pulled. The fire department arrived quickly to resolve the issue.
Student scientists present research
Seventy-four student-made posters presented unique original research at the year-end student research conference May 16 in Fashnacht Court.
Faculty concerned about lack of urgency to fill open positions
Faculty in programs across the University have raised concerns about the dramatic loss of full-time faculty, the University’s failure to retain many of its full-time faculty, and the slow pace and procedure for replacing faculty who have left.
University receives grant to improve STEM educational experience
The University of La Verne is part of a national educational study to create a better community for students in science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) fields.