18 Years of Impact: Dr. Hatice Neval Ertürk
Since joining Converse in 2006, Dr. Hatice Neval Ertürk has maintained her dedication to research while wearing many hats, from an award-winning professor of biology to department chair to Associate …
Chemistry
Chemistry Student Presents Research at American Chemical Society
Emily Ingle ’24 (Nisbet Honors) presented her summer research as a poster entitled “Factors that influence the removal of Fe 2+ ions from aqueous solution using sodium alginate hydrogels” at …
Converse BIORETS: Providing Local Teachers Authentic Research Experiences
Written by Amanda Mathis Applications for the 2024 Converse University Research Experience for Teachers in Biological Sciences (BIORETS) session were received through April 15, 2024. Funded by the National Science …
Dr. Case Wins 2023 ChemLuminary Award
As part of a collaboration between the Western Carolinas and Carolina-Piedmont Local Sections of the American Chemical Society (ACS), Dr. Will Case’s team won a ChemLuminary Award for Best Activity …
Converse Celebrates High-Impact Experiential Learning at 2023 RISE Symposium
Converse held its second annual RISE Symposium during the week of April 10, 2023. Open to all undergraduate, graduate and Converse II students, the RISE symposium empowers students to share …
Converse Receives $592K Grant from National Science Foundation
Converse University received a $592,000 award from the National Science Foundation (NSF) to expand upon its existing STEM outreach program, Science, Technology, Arts, and Research Scholars (STARS). The grant was …
Life After Converse: Science Grads Celebrate Career & Education Triumphs
Converse prides itself in fostering wise leaders and preparing its students for successful careers. See how our science program graduates have used their Converse degrees to bolster their next steps. …
Converse’s 2022-2023 Faculty Symposia Lineup
The Office of Research and Engagement at Converse University promotes collegewide engagement in research and scholarly creative work. The office supports and assists faculty, students, and staff from the conception …
Russel Hill ’24 Stars in Documentary “Leap and Grow”
Russel Hill ’24, Converse Chemistry major with a minor in American Sign Language (ASL) and Mathematics, had the incredible experience of road tripping across the state of South Carolina with …