Chemistry

Inspired in part by his grandmother’s fight against Parkinson’s disease, Elon University senior Andrew Fischer hopes his undergraduate research will be a small contribution to the elusive search for a cure to the degenerative neurological condition.

The Elon Noyce Scholars Program is accepting applications from current sophomores who are interested in becoming high school science or math teachers.

Kirstin Ringelberg, Kathy Matera and David Crowe in Elon College, the College of Arts and Sciences, last month received Faculty Excellence Awards for the 2012-2013 academic year.

Retired U.S. Air Force Col. Paul Lockhart piloted the space shuttle Endeavour on two missions to the International Space Station and will share his stories with his Elon University audience.

At the Chemistry Department annual picnic last week awards were given to honor outstanding student academics, service and leadership.

Alpha Phi Omega's annual College Coffee fundraiser for the American Cancer Society gives students stress relief with the approach of final exams.

The university's top award comes with $15,000 to support and celebrate academic and creative achievements.

Alex Helman calls the third floor of McMichael home for most of her waking hours. See why in this installment of "I Am Elon."