FEMMES Capstone Event - February 27, 2010
Chemistry Outreach with Shreya Prasad, Katie Reichert, Emmanuelle Noar, Hazel Asumu, Mary Bohan (Team 1)
"Polymers in Action!"
Polymers play a very important part in our lives. In fact, DNA, the genetic blueprint that defines people and other living things, is a polymer. Polymers are long chains of molecules that give a substance the ability to stretch and be very flexible, they include things such as plastics, nylon and cotton. In this workshop we will have several hands on activities that explore the many different forms of polymers to help us learn the numerous applications they have in everyday life.
Dr. Ken Lyle - Chemistry Outreach Coordinator
Dr. Ken Lyle works for the Department of Chemistry of Duke University as an instructor, lecture-demonstrator, and chemistry outreach coordinator. Ken earned a Bachelor's of Science degree in Education from the University of Tulsa, a Master's degree in Education from the University of Houston, and a Doctorate in Chemistry from Purdue University. His research investigated the experiences of female pre-professional majors learning chemistry in order to better understand the factors contributing to the difficulties learning and understanding the chemical concepts. In his free time, Ken likes to bowl, hike, and take long walks on the beach.
Shreya Prasad is a senior and an International Comparative Studies major focusing in South Asia. She is also pre-med and will apply to medical school this year. After graduation, Shreya plans on spending a few months in Liberia working on a project to increase access to health information and healthcare. Her favorite science classes at Duke were Genetics and Molecular Biology, Organic Chemistry, and General Chemistry. She especially loved watching the demonstrations in General Chemistry!
Katie Reichert is a sophomore at Duke University with a double major in Chemistry and Economics. In the future, she intends to become a doctor and contribute her skills to overseas mission trips. She spends her time volunteering at Duke Hospital and a local church, co-leading a small group of Intervarsity Christian Fellowship, and attending Duke Basketball games as a drum major in the marching band. Additionally, she loves to read science fiction and, forever a Florida girl, scuba dive whenever she can. She is the oldest of four girls.
Emmanuelle Noar is a senior at Duke University majoring in Philosophy with an Ethics Certificate. Her career aspirations include becoming a doctor and getting a Master's degree in Bioethics. On campus, Emmanuelle works as an EMT with Duke EMS. She is originally from Baltimore, Maryland.
Hazel Asumu is a sophomore at Duke University majoring in Biology with a minor in Chemistry. She plans to matriculate at a medical school in North Carolina upon graduating from Duke and become a doctor. At school, Hazel acts as a mentor to fellow undergrads as part of the Peer Advising Network and is involved with Red Cross and the Global Health group. Aside from studying, Hazel enjoys watching movies, writing short stories, and taking dance classes. Hazel grew up in Manchester, U.K. but now resides in sunny Florida.
Mary Fitzgerald Bohan is a senior at Duke University, majoring in Economics with a minor in Chemistry. She is involved with WISER, the Women's Institute for Secondary Education and has participated in research in Muhuru Bay, Kenya. Mary's other research experiences include investigations of nasopharyngeal carcinoma at Yale University and of dengue and yellow fever while in Singapore. She enjoys playing squash and spending time in Paris. She is originally from Southport, Connecticut.
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