The same natural curiosity that spurred Jake Zimmerman toward a career in science has resulted in a patent for a research project that could eventually lead to a breakthrough to more easily detect dangerous amounts of lead in drinking water.
Zimmerman, ONU associate professor of chemistry, has long studied the ability of fluorescent compounds to serve as chemical sensors. He continued to see practical applications to his research, particularly in regards to current events.
The result was the awarding of both U.S. and international patents for his work.
The Ohio Northern swimming and diving teams are holding their annual "Swim for Cystic Fibrosis" fundraiser on Saturday during their 1 p.m. home meet against John Carroll at the ONU Sports Center.
Cystic Fibrosis is a rare disease that affects approximately 30,000 children and adults in the U.S alone. The money raised at the event will be donated to the CF Foundation.
The CF Foundation relies on donations to help find a cure for this life threatening disease.
The same natural curiosity that spurred Jake Zimmerman toward a career in science has resulted in a patent for a research project that could eventually lead to a breakthrough to more easily detect dangerous amounts of lead in drinking water.
Zimmerman, associate professor of chemistry at Ohio Northern University, has long studied the ability of fluorescent compounds to serve as chemical sensors. He continued to see practical applications to his research, particularly in regards to current events.
The result was the awarding of both U.S. and international patents for his work in September, following an involved process.
A holiday tradition continues with upcoming performances of Ohio Northern University’s 23rd annual “ONU Holiday Spectacular” musical extravaganza.
The show will be presented in ONU’s Freed Center for the Performing Arts at 7:30 p.m. on Thursday through Saturday, Nov. 16, Nov. 17 and Nov.18, with a matinee performance at 2 p.m. on Nov. 18.
It also will be presented at the Lima Veterans Memorial Civic and Convention Center at 7:30 p.m. on Friday and Saturday, Dec. 1 and Dec. 2, with matinee performances at 2 p.m. on Dec. 2 and Sunday, Dec. 3.
The Ohio Northern University men’s and women’s choruses will be in concert at 7:30 p.m. on Friday, Nov. 10 in the Presser Hall. The concert is free and open to the public.
The Women's Chorus, directed by Marilyn Roth Basinger, instructor in music, will perform a variety of pieces, including “Evermore” from “Beauty and the Beast.”
The Men's Chorus, directed by Christopher Larsen, director of choral activities, will perform several pieces, one of which will feature soloist Adriane Thompson Bradshaw, vice president for student affairs, in “Still I Rise.”
