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Grants Awarded  

Following is a list of grants awarded to Chemistry faculty since 2001 (This list is under construction)

  • Benjamin Caldwell, "SRI 2007", from the Missouri Western State University Applied Learning Initiative, $50,000, Awarded June 2007.
  • Michael W. Ducey  “Harnessing alkyl chain order in alkyl imidizolium room temperature ionic liquids for chemical separations.”  From the Missouri Western State University Summer Research Institutue.  Awarded June 2007, $6000 for 1 summer.
  • Michael W. Ducey and Shuana L. Hiley, “Chemathon 2007”, from Missouri Western State College Foundation, Funding for annual Chemathon Competition.  $3950
  • Benjamin Caldwell, "SRI 2006", from the Missouri Western State University Applied Learning Initiative, $50,000, Awarded June 2006.
  • Benjamin Caldwell and Michael Ducey “A Biochemical and Biophysical Examination of PAM-CD:P-CIP2 Binding:  Engaging undergraduate students in an active biochemical research project.” From the Missouri Western State University Western Institute.  Awarded June 2006, $5000 for 1 year.
  • Michael W. Ducey “Spectroscopic examination of alkyl chain order in alkyl-imidazolium room temperature ionic liquids.”  From the Missouri Western State University Summer Research Institute.  Awarded June 2006, $6000 for 1 summer.
  • Michael W. Ducey  “Clinical Analysis Project (CAP):  An integrated, inquiry-centered laboratory sequence for CHE 111 General Chemistry.”  From the Missouri Western University Undergraduate Research Summer Institute.  Awarded June 2006, $1080, for 1 summer.
  • Michael W. Ducey and Shuana L. Hiley, “Chemathon 2006”, from Missouri Western State College Foundation, Funding for annual Chemathon Competition.  $1950
  • Michael W. Ducey “Examination of the shape selectivity of 1-alkylimidazolium-based ionic liquids for hydrocarbons.”  From the Missouri Western University Undergraduate Research Summer Institute.  Awarded June 2005, $1080, for 1 summer.
  • Michael W. Ducey and Shuana L. Hiley, “Chemathon 2005”, from Missouri Western State College Foundation.  Funding for annual Chemathon Competition.  $1950
  • Michael W. Ducey and Shuana L. Hiley, “Chemathon 2004”, from Missouri Western State College Foundation, Funding for annual Chemathon Competition.  $1950
  • Michael W. Ducey “Fabrication and Characterization of High Surface Area Biosensors Using Noble Metal Nanoparticles Covalently Entrapped in a Disulfide Polymer Matrix” from the Missouri Western State College Undergraduate Research Summer Institute, 2004.
  • Benajmin D. Caldwell, “The Summer Research Institute: Research Collaborations for Undergraduates and High School Students" from the Missouri Western State University Strategic Implementation Fund, $15,000, awarded October 2003.
  • Michael W. Ducey and Benjamin D. Caldwell, “Development of the Laboratory Component to a Physical Chemistry for the Biological Sciences Course” from the Missouri Western State College Summer Research Institute, 2003.
  • Shauna L. Hiley (PI), Michael W. Ducey, and Gerald Zweerink “Improved Conceptualization and Technical Skill with Analytical Instruments via Multimedia Pre-Lab Modules in CHE 111 General Chemistry and CHE 326/426 Instrumental Analysis/ Methods”, November 2001.  $3500.
  • National Science Foundation Course, Curriculum & Laboratory Improvement (Adaptation and Implementation) grant # DUE-9950492 entitled “Cross Course Group Projects Using NMR to Simulate an Industrial Setting” by Benjamin D. Caldwell, (PI) Shauna L. Hiley & Tony Wallner. Total award of $99,950.00, Awarded August 2000 for three years.