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Shippensburg’s chemistry department gains widespread attention in viral video

Shippensburg’s chemistry department gains widespread attention in viral video

Shippensburg University’s Chemistry Department recently made headlines on the American Chemical Society’s (ACS) YouTube channel, Reactions. Dr. John Richardson, Dr. Jeb Kegerreis and sophomore chemistry student, Rebekah Feight, were highlighted in the viral video, “Coke Just Revolutioned Coke,“ which reached one million views. Their research investigated the sugar content and chemical composition of different types…

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Press Interns gain hands-on experience at 110th Pennsylvania Farm Show

Press Interns gain hands-on experience at 110th Pennsylvania Farm Show

The 110th Pennsylvania Farm Show took place from January 10 to 17, 2026. The Farm Show is the largest indoor agricultural exposition in the United States, attracting millions of visitors across the country, and showcases everything from livestock competitions to cooking demos featuring products from local farms. This year’s theme at the Farm Show was…

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Students Cole Pearson and Mady Bihun present at national symposium

Shippensburg University students Cole Pearson, a Wood Honors College student and chemistry major, Mady Bihun, a mathematics major, recently showcased their research at the Gulf Coast Undergraduate Research Symposium (GCURS), hosted by Rice University. Pearson presented an ongoing research project that he has been working on for over a year and over the summer,‘Development of a Computational Tool for Kombucha Titration Analysis’. “This project has involved the incorporation of analytical chemistry, mathematical modeling and chemical thermodynamics. Furthermore, Pearson shared how his studies at Ship prepared him to communicate complex research. “My 3+ years of education at Shippensburg University and the College of Arts & Sciences, and particularly the Chemistry Department, has been instrumental in teaching me how to speak about science and research to a general audience.” While at GCURS, Pearson was inspired by the keynote speaker, Dr. Pernilla Wittung-Stafshede, who spoke about her lifelong career in biophysical chemistry and what to expect of the field in the future. “Her work is especially exciting to me, as I hope to pursue a career applying an interdisciplinary physics-biochemistrt approach to solve pertinent problems.” Pearson also acknowledged the faculty at Ship who helped guide him and the SU Foundation, which funded his summer SURE grant. “I want to thank my research advisors, Dr. Jeb Kegerreis, Dr. Luis Melara and Dr. John Richardson, for their guidance. I want to also thank the SU Foundation for funding the summer SURE grant that supported my research.” Bihun, who presented in the applied mathematics section, focused her research on the connection between math and human biology. “I presented on The Decay of Botox Within the Human Body,” she said. “Which was a beginner’s mathematical study on how Botox interacts with human nerve cells.” To assist her research, Bihun frequently met with her advisor, Luis Melara. “We wanted to guarantee that no matter the person’s mathematical background, they could fully understand the concepts,” she said. One particular presentation stood out to her for its innovative approach. “I really enjoyed the presentation by Josh Ebbert, who automated the assignment of glycemic index (GI) values to food in national nutrition datasets using natural language processing and machine learning,” Bihun shared. For Bihun, GCURS enabled her to build upon her confidence and look forward to graduate school. “Having the opportunity to present my research at Rice University has helped me gain a better understanding of graduate school and how I will fit into that world after undergrad,” she said. Pearson and Bihun’s achievements shows how undergraduate research and mentorship allows students to take on challenging opportunities and follow their passions.

Cole Pearson, a Wood Honors College student and chemistry major, Mady Bihun, a mathematics major, recently showcased their research at the Gulf Coast Undergraduate Research Symposium (GCURS), hosted by Rice University.  Pearson presented an ongoing research project that he has been working on for over a year, ‘Development of a Computational Tool for Kombucha Titration…

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Marlon Aristy honored with 2025 Keepers of the Flame Award

The 2024 Keepers of the Flame awardee, Dr. Manuel Ruiz - Assistant Vice President for Inclusion and Belonging/Director of Social Equity, handing off the 2025 Keepers of the Flame Award to Marlon Artisty.

Shippensburg University student Marlon Aristy has been named the university’s 2025 Keepers of the Flame recipient, recognizing his dedication to fostering diversity, equity and inclusion across the university.  Aristy, a Class of 2026  double-major in political science and international studies, has made a lasting impact through his leadership in the Student Government Association (SGA) and…

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SU Honors students launch SUPER election data map

With election day right around the corner, 16 Shippensburg University Wood Honors College students have created a first-of-its-kind voting data map that shows statistics and changes in voting patterns over time. The SUPER Map (Shippensburg University Pennsylvania Election Research Map) features statistics on voter registration, partisan turnout and electoral victories for every county in PA…

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Erika Otthofer ’20 named a Fulbright finalist

Shippensburg University is pleased to announce that Erika Otthofer ‘20 is a Fulbright Finalist in the Fulbright U.S. Student Program for an English Teaching Assistantship (ETA) for the 2022-2023 academic year from the U.S. Department of State and the Fulbright Foreign Scholarship Board. In March 2023 Otthofer will head to Argentina where she will assist…

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Regina Yeung named Newman Civic Fellow

Sophomore political science major and Wood Honors College student Regina Yeung has been named a Newman Civic Fellow by Campus Compact, a coalition of colleges committed to community engagement. Yeung is one of only 173 students from across the United States and Mexico selected for the prestigious fellowship. “I’m excited to be named a Newman…

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Erika Ebersole is career ready with Amtrak internship

Senior mechanical engineering major Erika Ebersole tested her skills with an internship at Amtrak, an internship she says readied her to launch her career when she graduates this spring. Pennsylvania forecasts a need for over 4,000 new or replacement mechanical engineers by 2024. Ebersole is ready to go to work! In this Q& A, the…

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