Contact information
Name:
Dr. Wendy Hill
Phone:
610-330-3508
Email:
hillw@lafayette.edu
When:
Friday, February 6, 2026 - 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Where:
Hugel 103
Presenter:
Dr. Raychelle Burks, Provost Associate Professor of Chemistry, American University
Join us for a presentation by Dr. Raychelle Burks, Provost Associate Professor at American University and ACS Grady-Stack Award winner. An analytical chemist and renowned science communicator, Dr. Burks specializes in developing portable, low-cost chemosensor arrays for forensic and national security interests. Her team utilizes everyday technology like smartphones to create field-ready sensing systems with applications across numerous disciplines. Learn how her collaborative research bridges the gap between complex chemistry and real-world portability.
Co-sponsored by the Hanson Center and the Departments of Chemistry and Chemical & Biomolecular Engineering. Lunch will be provided.
Sponsored by:
Hanson Center for Inclusive STEM Education, Chemical & Biomolecular Engineering Dept. and Chemistry Department