Amazing transformation
This reaction always amazes me. It is the reaction of 6,6-dimethylfulvene with Ni(cod)2 Original McGlinchey prep where they used Ni atoms (coming in hot) to prepare the ligand. Our prep…
A visit to Waterloo East High School and Mr. Wallace’s Class
Beautiful spring day to do some recruiting for UNI. Today my students, Nina, Josh and Jordan, visited Mr. Wallace's advanced chemistry class to recruit for UNI and answer any questions…
Grinds my gears
What is worse, sep funnel emulsion that will not separate (Al salts, I'm talking to you) or clogged/slow flow frit? Ni(cod)2 synthesis. Sludgy stuff. Worth the wait, was rewarded with…
Iowa Space Grant Consortium Student Research Symposium 2018
My first time attending the Iowa Space Grant Consortium (ISGC) Symposium, so I did not know what to expect. I spoke with about 5 or 6 students about their research.…
RodCon 2018
Students doing a magic potions show at Rodcon 2018 Great job by the students today putting on a safe and entertaining magic show at RodCon 2018.
Research in the Capitol – 2018
Dreary day in April, hope the students presenting their research will warm the day. All the undergraduate researchers from Iowa State University, University of Iowa and University of Northern…
Off to bigger and better things
Congratulations to Zach Rye who has been admitted to the University of Iowa's medical program. Zach now joins Alyssa Johnson who is also at the University of Iowa's medical school.…
Out with the old
Getting ready to replace the old hoods. Big thanks to everyone who made this project possible. Temporary home until July.
ACS 2018 New Orleans
Josh and Nina presenting at the ACS spring meeting