Chemistry Research

Chemistry Research:

by Directed Independent Research (PSC2910)

  • Image of attendees at the 2016 Life Sciences of South Florida Undergraduate STEM Research Symposium
    (Left to Right) Dr. Linda Howdyshell, Istvan Kereszy, Thomas Kent, Damoy Roberts & Dr. Avis Proctor
  • Thomas Kent & Dr. David C. Perdian standing in front of Mr. Kent's research poster
    (Left to Right) Thomas Kent & Dr. David C. Perdian
  • Thomas Kent standing in front of his research poster
    Thomas Kent
  • Damoy Roberts standing in front of his research poster
    Damoy Roberts

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In the image slideshow above, Damoy Roberts & Thomas Kent presented at the 2016 Life Sciences of South Florida Undergraduate STEM Research Symposium. Dr. Russell Betts & Dr. David C. Perdian directed Damoy’s research: “A Study of Crystal Movement in Solvents during the Recrystallization Process.” Thomas’ research, “Determination of Sulfate Concentration in Aqueous Solutions via Cu 2+ Absorption by UV-VIS Spectrophotometry“, was directed by Dr. David C. Perdian.

Chemisty Research:

by Community College Undergraduate Research Initiative (CCURI)

  • Nazia Ali, Monica Moya & Dr. Perdian standing in front of their CCURI research poster
    (Left to Right) Nazia Ali, Monica Moya & Dr. Perdian - Investigated phosphate concentration in a local pond to answer questions about its significance in the ecosystem
  • Anessa Prince and Daphnee Guillaume standing in front of their CCURI research poster
    (Left to Right) Anessa Prince, Daphnee Guillaume - Used spectroscopy to determine the phosphate concentration in a local pond
  • Valentina Parraga and Melissa Persad standing in front of their CCURI research poster
    (Left to Right) Valentina Parraga, Melissa Persad - Used spectroscopy to determine the phosphate concentration in BC North Campus’ Pond
  • Greisi Perez and Rebecca Zaldivar standing in front of their CCURI research poster
    (Left to Right) Greisi Perez, Rebecca Zaldivar - Evaluated the health of the BC North Campus Pond ecosystem based on its phosphate concentration

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In the slideshow above, there are some pictures from the Spring 2018 “CCURI Symposium“. In Spring 2018, Dr. David C. Perdian and his honors General Chemistry II Lab students participated in a Community College Undergraduate Research Initiative (CCURI) & Symposium. It was the Phosphate Research Project, and its funding was secured by Dr. Michael Pullin.

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Journals

ACS Central Science

“…publishes the most compelling, important primary reports on research in chemistry and in allied fields, wherein chemical approaches play a key role. It is also the first fully open access journal published by the American Chemical Society.” – ACS Central Science Journal

Broward College Library Resources

Please visit the Broward College Library Resources page: 

  • Make a research appointment with a Librarian
  • Get research Guides
  • Access many Chemistry Journals
  • Use databases such as Access Science®, “from McGraw-Hill is an authoritative online Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math (STEM), education resource written by world-renowned scientists and skillfully edited to engage and inform students.” Go to Access Science – Chemistry

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