Posted on Thursday, February 5, 2009
John Riott, a ¾¨Ó㴫ý senior biochemistry major, received a travel/presentation grant from ¾¨Ó㴫ý's Drinko Center for Excellence in Teaching and Learning to present "¾¨Ó㴫ý Chemistry Placement Exam Assessment" at the American Chemical Society national meeting March 22-25 in Salt Lake City.
Riott is a son of Sandra Moses Riott of New Castle and the late John Riott. He is a graduate of Neshannock High School.
The Drinko Center for Excellence in Teaching and Learning was created to enrich undergraduate education at ¾¨Ó㴫ý through advancing world-class teaching as well as by participating in collaborations that address community and regional needs including strengthening K-12 education. The Undergraduate Research Initiative provides funding for students to conduct research and to present their research at regional and national conferences.
Contact Dr. Timothy Sherwood, ¾¨Ó㴫ý associate professor and chair of the Department of Chemistry, at (724) 946-7296 or e-mail sherwota@westminster.edu for more information.
