{"id":63610,"date":"2010-10-15T00:00:00","date_gmt":"2010-10-15T00:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.uri.edu\/news-draft\/uncategorized\/uris-fun-chemistry-quiz-shows-how-people-use-the-science\/"},"modified":"2010-10-15T00:00:00","modified_gmt":"2010-10-15T00:00:00","slug":"uris-fun-chemistry-quiz-shows-how-people-use-the-science","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.uri.edu\/news\/2010\/10\/uris-fun-chemistry-quiz-shows-how-people-use-the-science\/","title":{"rendered":"äçÐÄvlogÃâ·ÑBÕ¾’s fun chemistry quiz shows how people use the science"},"content":{"rendered":"
\n\t\t<\/a>National Chemistry Week is Oct. 17-23<\/p>\n


\n\tKINGSTON, R.I. — October 15, 2010 — Think about it. Chemistry. <\/p>\n


\n\tWhile many may have hated the subject in high school and avoided it altogether in college, the fact is that chemistry — chemical compounds and concepts — affect the quality of life everywhere.<\/p>\n


\n\tEven in an organic, health-driven world, chemicals and chemical interactions abound, and you don’t need 3-D glasses to see them. In everything from soda, shampoo, and drugs to plastics, paint, and fuel for autos and warming houses, chemicals and chemistry are fundamental – essential to daily living.<\/p>\n


\n\tEverything we see, smell, taste and touch involves chemistry and dozens of professions require the subject as part of their preparation. <\/p>\n


\n\tCurious what kind of chemist you might be or how you might use this critical science? Take a fun, light-hearted quiz to see for your self<\/a><\/p>\n


\n\tThis quiz shows and tells how äçÐÄvlogÃâ·ÑBÕ¾ faculty, students, and alumni have and continue to use their background in chemistry in their fields and areas of study. It includes the following video profiles:<\/p>\n


\n\u2022\tChemistry Professor Jimmie Oxley, internationally known explosives expert

\n\u2022\tChemistry Professor Radha Narayanan, develops means to clean water

\n\u2022\tChemistry Professor Jason Dwyer, rapid diagnostic blood work on the spot

\n\u2022\tChemistry major Mike Bailey, who converts cooking waste oil into biodiesel

\n\u2022\tChemistry teacher Mary Kutcher, new ways to teach the subject

\n\u2022\tGraduate student Nadia Archambault, ensuring safety of fresh foods

\n\u2022\tAlumni Bill and John Russo, who converted chemistry into Rhode Island jobs

\n\u2022\tNursing student Rodney Confident, uses chemistry skills on the job

\n\u2022\tAlum Perry Raso, uses chemistry in support of R.I. aquaculture business<\/p>\n


\n\tThe science of chemistry is the foundation of many vital research and teaching endeavors and future jobs, whether it\u2019s in the health sciences, biotechnology, energy, the environment, pharmacy, nursing or high technology. On Nov. 2, Rhode Islanders will be asked to vote on a higher education bond referendum (#2) that will support jobs, research and teaching in these areas and more. <\/p>\n

Read more about this bond referendum<\/a> that is essential to the future.<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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