Alumni - Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry

Abigail Hing ’18 Food Scientist, Freshpet

I chose this graduate program because I wanted to apply my training in chemistry and biochemistry to something that I am passionate about - food and the environment. My lab experiences helped me get the research assistantship that I currently have.

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Emily Reale ’17 Certified Physician Assistant, Augusta Emergency Physicians

My education at Messiah was invaluable to preparing me for life outside of college and as a student pursing an MPAS.

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Elliot Rossomme ’17 Computational Research Chemist, USDA

'There's a need for the Gospel there ... .'

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Kelsey (Schlegel) Watson, Ph.D. ’16 Chemistry Professor, Pennsylvania State University

Get involved in a campus ministry and find a local church. You will need the support and encouragement that the body of Christ can give you.

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Anna Love ’16 Chemistry alumna studies ocean enzymes

Through a post-doctoral fellowship from the National Institutes of Health, Anna Love '16 studies an enzyme on the ocean floor. Her research involves studying the biological effects of cannabinoids in a unique way.

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Zachary Sweger ’15 Science Communications Specialist, Penn State College of Medicine

I use the critical thinking skills I gained through my chemistry courses at Messiah College every single day.

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Nicholas Tay, Ph.D. ’14 Researcher, Columbia University

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Julie Fenton, Ph.D. ’14 Assistant Professor of Chemistry, Pennsylvania State University

I would not be the same chemist (or person) that I am today without the Chemistry and Biochemistry faculty at Messiah. So -- thank you!

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Leben Tadesse ’13 Research Associate III at Lonza, a Global Leader in Life Sciences

...being taught to think scientifically has been important and is a skill I use on a daily basis.

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Kyle Burch ’13 Resident Physician (Emergency Medicine), Christiana Care Hospital

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Kyle McGrath ’11 Head, US Vaccine Strategic Accounts at GSK

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Caitlin McMahon, Ph.D. ’10 Assistant Professor of Chemistry, University of North Carolina, Asheville

"I chose to get a degree in chemistry because I loved problem solving and the challenging problems that faced me in chemistry classes drew me in."

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Rosanne Anderson ’07 Chemistry and Physics Teacher, Cumberland Valley H.S.

Alum feels thankful for her career and faith journey at Messiah College.

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Rebekah Bollinger ’06 Chem grad finds niche at Hershey Company

Alumna keeps Reese's products FDA compliant.

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Erik Hall ’06 Director of Forensic Science/Assistant Professor, Saint Louis University; Founder and Principal Consultant, Hall Forensic Consulting

Hall's decision to pursue Forensic Science stemmed from his passion for the field, and he advocates that current and prospective students choose a field based on something you have a passion for rather than one that might give you the extra money or fame. Pursuing what interests you the most should be the motivation behind whatever you study.

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Minh Nguyen ’80 The ultimate in acceptance

Cardiologist Minh Nguyen, known as "Dr. Ming" to his patients, came to the U.S. with no transcripts after leaving his home in Vietnam in 1975. Messiah is the only school that accepted him with no transcripts.

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