Chemistry Research (CHE 35V)

Term: 2026-2027 Academic Year Spring

Faculty

Kenneth E Garrison

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Personal Biography

Kenneth (Kenny) E. Garrison was a non-typical college student leaving the family farm at age 26 to receive his bachelor degree at age 30. He has a Midwest education, highlighted with a BA (biology/chemistry major) from Drury University, a Ph.D. in the area of analytical chemistry from the University of Missouri-Columbia, and a NCI post-doctoral fellowship from the University of Kansas-Lawrence. His immediate family includes his wife: Karen, and his three kids: Nathan, Lauren and Parker.
Toby R Long

Spring 2026

Office hours: 

MWF 9-10 AM, 1 - 2 pm. T 12-1 pm, no office hours on Thurs 

Carol Breaux

Office Hours

Spring 2026

Monday: 3:00 PM -6:00 PM 

Tuesday: 12:00 PM -1:00 PM

Wednesday: 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM

Thursday:  12:00 PM - 1:00 PM, 4:00-5:00 PM

 

 

 

Austin Chase Sigler

Personal Bio: Dr. Sigler earned a B.S. in chemistry and human biology from College of the Ozarks (2017), and a Ph.D. in bioanalytical chemistry from Missouri University of Science and Technology (2023). His research focused on biomarker discovery and mass spectrometry method development towards the assessment of disease states such as traumatic brain injury. Dr. Sigler has broad research interests in small molecule quantitation as well as bridging the gap between secondary and post-secondary chemical education via accessible laboratory practices. When not in the lab Dr. Sigler enjoys spending time with his wife and two sons, strategy games, and traditional archery.

 

Spring 2026 Office Hours: Open door or MWF 11:00-12:00, TR 9:00-9:30, R 1:00-4:00.

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Description

Prerequisite: Permission. This course introduces concepts of scientific research. Students will choose a research topic, conduct appropriate literature search, discuss methods of data analysis, write a research proposal outlining methodology, complete the project in a laboratory setting, write a written report, a summary poster and present the research at a professional meeting. Chemistry majors are required to enroll in three consecutive semesters to total 6 credit hours. Fall/Spring