Chemistry department aims to improve student success
November 14, 2016
Nobody comes to university to fail classes, though any number of factors can cause students to fall behind. A student typically looks to their own shortcomings to explain a bad grade, but less often do instructors hold themselves accountable. The Chico State Chemistry and Biochemistry Department...
Interactive learning environment aims to improve student success
October 4, 2015
A majority of college students agree that chemistry courses are among some of the most difficult classes they have to take. However, Dr. Erik Wasinger, chemistry and biochemistry professor, is introducing a new, interactive learning technique for students. In an attempt to create a hands-on chemistry cou...
Senior Spotlight: Scientist pursues passion for cancer research, animal care
March 24, 2015
While most kids prefer to play with dolls, Natalie Holmberg-Douglas preferred her microscope. Holmberg-Douglas, a senior biochemistry and animal science major, is part of a research group in the chemistry department that is conducting cancer research. “I work with Dr. Arpin and am working on a proje...
