Retention of Science Majors Through Different Avenues of General Chemistry Education

By Benjamin P. Bilodeau, Melissa C. Rhoten

Abstract For the past two academic years, the chemistry division at Longwood University has implemented POGIL methodology in some sections of the general chemistry sequence for science majors. Initially we were interested in determining if students exposed to POGIL were more successful in general chemistry than those students that were not exposed to this teaching … Continue reading →

Chemistry, Research, Volume 4

The Effect of Judges’ Instructions about Case Information on Jury Memory

By Cassandra L. Wilson,   Dr. Eric Laws

Abstract Striking information from the record, as instructed by a judge, is a procedure heavily relied upon in the legal system, yet there is little evidence to support the procedure as successfully removing this information from consideration by the jury. Two scenarios of different degrees of severity, defense-stricken, defense, and no defense (control), were therefore … Continue reading →

Psychology, Research, Volume 4

Detecting Counterfeit Anti-malarials through Comparison between High-Pressure Liquid Chromatography and other Methods of Analysis

By Andrea Irby

Abstract Counterfeit pharmaceuticals are an increasing trend in the world of criminal activity because the business of making fake pharmaceuticals is highly profitable. The scientific community needs to develop clear-cut methods of detection for counterfeit pharmaceuticals because this is an issue that affects human health and because the use of prescription drugs is so prevalent. … Continue reading →

Chemistry, Research, Volume 4

Not So Lucky Foot

By Amanda Haymans

Rabbits have been my focus this semester. After adopting a rabbit over the summer and falling in love with her, she quickly became my inspiration. This screen print with text transfer causes the viewer to question the common “Lucky Rabbits Foot”. Who was really the lucky one, the beholder of the cute keychain, or the … Continue reading →

Art, Art, Volume 4

Works of Kristin MacQuarrie

By Kristin MacQuarrie

Artist Statement: Winter Sycamore Winter Sycamore is an oil painting on canvas. With my background in science and history, I find the changes to the environment of great importance. Living in a rural area, I see farmland being created but also resorting back to its more natural state. In this painting, which is from a … Continue reading →

Art, Art, Volume 4