October 26, 2018
Above, Tony Layson, Ph.D., associate professor of chemistry, uses a chemical reaction
to produce acetylene gas, causing a carved pumpkin to burst into flames. The activity,
held Oct. 25, was part of events held throughout the week by Trine University’s American
Chemical Society (ACS) chapter to celebrate National Chemistry Week, which is Oct.
21-27. Events included using a chemical reaction to make stress balls, decorating
cupcakes with symbols from the periodic table, and using liquid nitrogen to make ice
cream.
At right, from left, are Michael Smith, a senior chemistry major from Rensselaer, Indiana; Robert Dick, a senior chemistry major from Lawrence, Michigan, who is vice president of the American Chemical Society (ACS) chapter at Trine; Meghan McGonagle, a sophomore chemical engineering major from Frankfort, Illinois; Layson; and Noelle Matasovsky, a senior forensic science major from St. John, Indiana, president of Trine’s ACS chapter.
Two Trine University alumni were recently named to the fifth annual Rising 30 class, recognizing outstanding young professionals making significant early-career contributions to Indiana’s advanced manufacturing and logistics (AML) sectors.
While many professors would frown on students playing games during class, it was encouraged in one Trine University course this past spring.
Katie Sloneker was a high-achieving student at Trine University, helping take the women’s basketball team to the NCAA Division III Final Four, double-majoring and earning her MBA, working in the Admission Office and being part of Ehinger Fellows.