Recent Events

 

Science Blowout- December 2nd, 2011
Science Blowout is our biannual chemistry show which brings in other departments, such as biology, psychology, and physics. It includes a tour of Dow Science Center as participants enter different rooms for different subjects and different experiments. Near the end of students' stay, we hold our "Big Show" in Dow L1, the largest lecture hall in Dow, as a group of our members gives a presentation including all the fun chemistry facts and cool tricks we've learned over the years!
 
Lucky MacDuck Day, Saturday Sept. 10th

10:00-3:00 at Highland Park, south of the Alma Public Library.

The chemistry club and XEM took time out of their Saturday to make slime putty at this annual benefit for arts education in Gratiot County.

 

Above- Rick and Vanessa prepare slime for curious kids.

 

Since 2003, Alma College students have been awarded 43 prestigious nationally competitive scholarships and fellowships, including 22 Fulbright scholarships. Alma’s Nationally Competitive Scholarship Committee identifies and nurtures exceptional candidates for postgraduate awards.

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Leadership Profile

Mariah Nawrot

Mariah Nawrot
Graduation: 2014
Major: Biology and Chemistry

Because she is the Alma College swim team captain and a resident assistant, those who work with Mariah Nawrot might be surprised to find out that the seemingly natural leader is actually very shy.

“Alma has made me step out of my comfort zone and become a leader,” she says. “Despite my shyness, I’ve learned that people are really willing to listen to your guidance if you’re respectful and also listen to where they’re coming from.”

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