Student Engagement
At the Fullertube Interdisciplinary Research Science & Technology (FIRST) research center, we take immense pride in actively engaging Purdue University Fort Wayne students. By integrating students into our endeavors, we foster a rich environment of learning, growth, and endless discoveries. Their involvement not only enriches their educational journey but also fuels real-world experiences that empower them to contribute meaningfully to cutting-edge research. Through this collaborative approach, we cultivate a community of aspiring scholars, ensuring that the pursuit of knowledge and innovation knows no boundaries.
Research Groups
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Hannah Franklin, Steven Stevenson, Tiffany Seeler, Katelyn Tepper (left to right) |
Valentina Iannace, Jim Duchamp, Door, Steven Stevenson, Riley Schmitt, Hailey York (left to right) |
Emmanuel Bourret, Steven Stevenson, Tanisha Davidson (left to right) |
Awards
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Tanisha Davidson Poster Winner San Francisco, CA Project: Isolation of |
Tiffany Seeler Poster Winner Dallas, TX Project: Fullertube Purification |
Hannah Thompson Poster Winner Purdue Fort Wayne Symposium Project: Rare-Earth Metallofullerenes and Metallofullertubes |
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Cora Noble Poster Winner Chicago, IL Project: Isolation of C120 Fullertubes |
Ryan Koenig 2022 College Student of the Year American Chemical Society NE Indiana Section |
Presenters
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Hannah Franklin Project: Isolation of Carbon Cages with Metal Atoms |
Cody Davison, Katelyn Tepper Project: Separation of Carbon Cages with Encapsulated Metal Atoms |
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Katelyn Tepper Project: Isolation Strategies for Endohedrals with Rare-Earth Atoms |
Cora Noble |
