… an assistant professor in South Dakota State University’s Department of Chemistry, Biochemistry and Physics, has contributed to a book focused on and written by women working in science, technology, engineering and mathematics. “Lessons Learned: Stories from Women Leaders in STEM” addresses the lack of women in STEM through the first-person accounts of … Willand-Charnley explained. Willand-Charnley will be at a book signing from 10 a.m.-noon Saturday, July 15, at The Nook, 314 Main Ave. Suite 3, in downtown Brookings. “In the past 50 years, women in the United States have made great strides in terms of education, representing the majority of college graduates and masters-level programs today. In 2020, for the … fields. While women make up 48% of the workforce, they hold only about 29% of positions in STEM specialties. The book’s contributors—who bucked this trend—share their personal and compelling stories, including obstacles and challenges faced in balancing work, family and personal life,” Shlian added. Shlian, who had been following Willand-Charnley’s career, which …
… Society in Las Vegas. It is an international gathering with more than 10,000 participants. Their research on Heusler alloys was undertaken at the direction of associate professor Parashu Kharel, who has National Science Foundation funding for the work. The purpose of the work is to find an alloy that will require less battery power for electronic devices such as computers and phones. The students synthesized and tested different alloys in the Kharel’s physics materials and nanoscience lab in Crothers Engineering Hall. Testing didn’t produce … at a nuclear power plant, a hospital or in the space program. Baker is also planning to graduate in May 2024. This summer he plans to continue his research on spintronic and permanent magnet materials under Kharel. His 10-weeks summer research will be partially supported by funds from the National Science Foundation and by NASA EPSCoR. He said was influenced to …
… SDSU researchers reveal possible treatment for sulfur mustard in new study During the Battle of Flanders in July 1917, German soldiers deployed sulfur mustard-containing artillery shells on unsuspecting British and Canadian troops, marking the first time "mustard … a new study from two South Dakota State University researchers has revealed an effective approach to treating sulfur mustard poisoning. "Since World War I, no one has been able to come up with an effective antidote (to sulfur mustard poisoning)," said Brian Logue , professor in SDSU's Department of Chemistry, Biochemistry and Physics . "This study explores a … "Our goal was to develop a therapeutic that would selectively react with the sulfur mustard," Willand-Charnley said. "Avoiding cross reactivity with biomolecules, thwarting cellular damage.” The research team identified a molecule—methimazole—that has a level of reactivity with sulfur mustard that wouldn't damage skin. Results from this study reveal that methimazole …