Albion College

About: Albion College is a education organization based out in Albion, Michigan, United States. It is known for research contribution in the topics: Population & Higher education. The organization has 485 authors who have published 754 publications receiving 20907 citations.

Drug Synthesis and Analysis on a Dime: A Capstone Medicinal Chemistry Experience for the Undergraduate Biochemistry Laboratory.

Abstract: Integrative, research-based experiences have shown tremendous potential as effective pedagogical approaches. Pharmaceutical development is an exciting field that draws heavily on organic chemistry and biochemistry techniques. A capstone drug synthesis/analysis laboratory is described where biochemistry students synthesize azo-stilbenoid compounds and test the biological activity of those compounds as well as a known inhibitor on mushroom tyrosinase using UV/vis-based kinetic assays. In this paper, three such successful azo-stilbenoid inhibitors of tyrosinase, representative student generated data, technical aspects of the experiments, and an interpretation of student feedback on the project as a whole are presented.

The preparation of membrances

Abstract: A membrane is defined as a solid, porous sheet which, when placed between two phases, may allow the passage of small particles but hinder or prevent the passage of large particles. With this definition as a basis a review is given of methods employed to prepare membranes, with special emphasis on the preparation of organic membranes. Directions are then given for the preparation of thin, uniform membranes 100 to 1500 A. or thicker. Membranes of 500 or 600 A., in thickness with a variation of less than 25 A. across a section as large as 3.5 cm. sq. are described, together with evidence for physical and chemical stability. These are prepared from pyroxylin. Thin membranes were also prepared from Formvar 15/95 E (polyvinylformal from Shawinigan Resins Corp.) and VYDR, blend 7 (a high molecular weight vinylchloride-acetate resin containing approximately 96% vinylchloride and 4% vinylacetate, from Bakelite). No success was achieved with DYNH (a polythylene from Bakelite); and polyisobutylmethacrylate (Monomer-Polymer).

Doing, Caring, and Being: “Good” Mentoring and Its Role in the Socialization of Graduate Students of Color in STEM

Abstract: This chapter applies and extends Weidman, Twale, and Stein’s (2001) socialization framework by incorporating sociocultural conceptions of learning (SCL) to more deeply explore how relationships and interactions with faculty can foster students’ socialization, learning, and process of becoming scientists. Interviews with seventeen Black and Latinx science graduate students suggest good mentors offer both opportunities to engage in community practices, or activities specific to the intended career (e.g., presentations, research), as well as focused guidance regarding how to engage in skills and behaviors that would allow them to become scientists. In addition, participants sought personal commitments and connections with their mentors that enhanced their ability to share their thoughts and engage in community practices with more confidence. Findings remind institutional leaders, faculty, and scholars that efforts to foster graduate student socialization must go beyond access to opportunities to learn or participate in community practices. They must also incorporate relational strategies such as guidance and care, which build students’ confidence as they engage in knowledge acquisition and deepen their commitments to science.