Chemistry major's scientific research poster recognized at annual poster conference in Harrisburg

Misericordia University chemistry major David Schnable of Dallas recently earned third place in the STEM category for research posters at the 15^th annual Undergraduate Research at the Capitol – Pennsylvania Poster Conference in Harrisburg.

Schnable's poster, "Fluorescent-Based Sensors for the Detection of Biologically-Relevant Ions,'' focused on the development of agents that can be used in the detection of substances, such as nitrates and copper. The agents change colors or glow differently in the presence of these substances, and therefore, can be used in visual detection kits that are applicable in the medicinal and environmental fields.

Misericordia University Assistant Professor Nicola Y. Edwards, Ph.D. was the faculty advisor for the research project.

The annual program is a poster conference that highlights outstanding and award-winning research by undergraduate students in the commonwealth. The event provides an opportunity to bring collegians, faculty and state legislators and staff together in order to share the experiences of students engaged in research or scholarship at their colleges and universities.

The Undergraduate Research at the Capitol – Pennsylvania Poster Conference also demonstrates that participating in research as an undergraduate is important to the educational development of college students, and shows undergraduate students can produce important and valuable research that enrich the knowledge, cultural heritage and economic well-being of communities, the state and nation.

For more information about the Department of Chemistry at Misericordia University, please call (570) 674-6400 or log on to www.misericordia.edu/chem.

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Misericordia University chemistry major David Schnable of Dallas, Pa., poses by his research poster, 'Fluorescent-Based Sensors for the Detection of Biologically-Relevant Ions,' which earned third place in the STEM category at the Undergraduate Research at the Capitol – Pennsylvania in Harrisburg. Assistant Professor Nicola Y. Edwards, Ph.D. was the faculty advisor for the research project.