Science Initiative  
 

Albertus Hall Projects
 
The new Geographic Information System (GIS) classroom in Albertus Hall – AH115 – serves the cartographic and data analysis and presentation needs of students in environmental science and geography. Dr. Robb Bajema is pictured during a presentation to students enrolled in GY/BY 285: Applications of Remote Sensing and Geographic Information Systems.
 
Six new chemical fume hoods were installed in the AH213 organic chemistry laboratory in Albertus Hall during the semester break of 2008 - 2009.
 
 
The fourth Mohler-Thompson Summer Student Research Program was conducted during the summer of 2009. The program funds faculty-mentored student-research programs during a ten-week-long session each summer. Funding is provided by the Marguerite and Dennison Mohler endowment fund and the Darrell T. and Duane Agnes Thompson endowment funds.
 
Student research poster session Student research poster session
A Mohler-Thompson student research poster session was held in the fall of 2009 in Albertus Hall.
 
Undergraduate Student Research Web Site An undergraduate student research website has been added to the Aquinas College website.
 
Science Initiative Newsletter The Science Initiative Newsletter is published three times a year.

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The Contemporary Science Seminar Series (CS3) launched its fifth year of hosting science lecturers from across the nation. Aquinas College alumni and alumnae are frequent participants, including:
 
Dr. James Resau (VAI) and Dr. Vern Armbrustmacher '60 Dr. Megan App '89 Dr. Robert Ampulski '64
Dr. James Resau (VAI) and Dr. Vern Armbrustmacher '60 Dr. Megan App '89 Dr. Robert Ampulski '64
 
NSNM Reception Darrell (Ted) Thompson hosted a reception for the faculty of the Natural Science Nursing and Mathematics (NSNM) Division in October 2008.