University of New England

Student and Alumni Profiles

Students who pursue majors or minors in the University of New England's Department of Chemistry & Physics enjoy the outstanding faculty and the faculty members' concern for and interactions with students. The also appreciate the opportunities to work with faculty members on research projects.

Alicya Orlando '09, a biochemistry major: "The professors I have had the opportunity to work with and take courses with have been fantastic; they are down to earth, very personable and approachable, and they seem to be willing and available to help any student who needs it." Profile

Andrea Pelotte '09, double major in medical biology and biochemistry: "The research that I am conducting with Dr. Amy Deveau for my Honors Thesis has been most important to my professional development.  We are synthesizing and characterizing opiate derivatives that may be utilized as a means to help people with opiate addiction." Profile

Nicholas Tito '08, a chemistry major: "Through my perspective as a student, the chemistry department takes two primary roles at UNE. First, it offers a series of challenging and exciting courses in all branches of chemistry, taught by a group of dedicated faculty members." Profile.

Danielle Woodall '09, a chemistry and marine biology double major: "I am currently doing research in chemistry with Dr. Mullin. ... Working in the chemistry lab has taught me not only chemistry but what it means to be a researcher.  I learned the importance of a lab notebook that is extremely detailed and organized.  I also learned the skills needed to present my research to others who are not involved in chemistry related fields. Profile

Tara Verville '06, a biochemistry major: " I have been doing research with Dr. Amy Morin Deveau for the last 2 ½ years working on an organic chemistry/medicinal chemistry research project. I have been to several research conferences, including one in San Diego, Calif. and one in Conn. Doing research has literally changed my life and my decisions regarding my future." Profile.

Kelsey Walton '06, a medical biology major and chemistry minor: "Throughout my four years at UNE, I have only accumulated positive experiences within the biology and chemistry departments. ... Every professor I have had in the biology or chemistry department has been genuinely concerned with their quality of teaching and their students’ progress not just in their class but in life and school in general." Proflie

Ian Paquette '00, a medical biology/biochemistry major, went on to  Dartmouth Medical School and a residency in general surgery at the Dartmouth Hitchcock Medical Center. Profile.