Students Publish Paper in Journal: Letters in Organic Chemistry

Current international students and recent graduates in the Murray State University Department of Chemistry published an article with their professor in the January 2015 issue of Letters in Organic Chemistry. These students, Anusha Tamuluri, Bhanupriya Khanna and Ammar Altalib studied with Dr. Kevin D. Revell, the Assistant Dean of the Jesse D. Jones College of Science, Engineering and Technology. Their paper, titled "Synthesis and Electro-Optical Evaluation of 2,6-Bis(arylethynyl)anthraxquinones," reported the findings of an experiment they performed. This week, these students were featured as #RacerScholars at Murray State University. The abstract is as follows:

A series of 2,6-bis(arylethynyl)anthraquinones was prepared via double Sonogashira coupling to 2,6-diiodoanthraquinone, and characterized with regard to their optical and electronic properties. Substitution with a derivatized phenylethynyl group produced a lambda(onset) of 366 nm (E-g = 3.4 eV), but the more highly conjugated 2,6-bis(9′-anthracylethynyl)anthraquinones exhibited a lambda(onset) of approximately 540 nm (E-g = 2.3 eV). Poor solubility in the unsubstituted 9′-anthracylethynyl system hampered complete characterization or purification, but the 10′-hexanoylanthrac-9′-ylethynyl analog exhibited significantly better solubility. The preparation of several other functionalized derivatives was also explored, and key synthetic findings are reported.

Synthesis and Electro-Optical Evaluation of 2,6-Bis(arylethynyl)anthraxquinones

By: Anusha Tumuluri, Bhanupriya Khanna, Ammar Altalib

and Dr. Kevin D. Revell

Letters in Organic Chemistry

January 2015, vol. 12(5), pgs. 337–343

doi: 10.2174/1570178612666150203004458

Introduction: International Students at Murray State University's Jesse D. Jones College of Science, Engineering and Technology

Jesse D. Jones College of Science, Engineering and Technology at Murray State University has several excellent graduate and undergraduate programs for international students. The degree programs are accredited by the Applied Science Accreditation Commission of ABET. There are more than forty faculty members in this program who have advanced degrees in mechanical, electrical, civil, environmental, and biosystems engineering, as well as physics, telecommunications, industrial design and architecture. 

The College of Science, Engineering and Technology offers several great programs:

1. Biology

The biology program at Murray State allows students to complete a diverse number of programs, including General Biology, Pre-Medicine, Molecular Biology, Fisheries and Aquatic Biology, Wildlife Biology, and a variety of curricula to support careers in Pharmacy, Dentistry and Physical Therapy. Students can also earn graduate degrees. Students from Murray State perform well on the MCAT test due to the rigorous curriculum. Students also have the opportunity to use state-of-the-art-equipment at locations like: the Hancock Biological Station (HBS), a premiere biological station on Kentucky Lake; the Mid-America Remote Sensing Center, a satellite imaging lab; Chemical Services Laboratory; and the Center for Reservoir Research.

2. Chemistry

The chemistry programs at Murray State provide hands-on experience with modern experimental and computer-based techniques and instrumentation to prepare students to enter the industry or to enter professional programs. The department provides a creative and supportive atmosphere for faculty-mentored research and student-centered learning.

3. Geosciences

Students can earn graduate and/or undergraduate degrees in geosciences, which focus on spatial technologies as they relate to earth science, geoarchaeology, geographic information science and environmental geology. Students gain experience using modern equipment, participating in internships and conducting research. Students have access to the Murray State Archaeology Lab and the Mid-America Remote sensing Center (MARC).

4. Institute of Engineering

This institute includes programs in engineering, engineering technology, telecommunications systems management, physics, industrial technology and design or applied engineering and technology management. It offers bachelors and masters degrees, and gives students hands-on experience in the field.

5. Mathematics and Statistics

Mathematics and statistics are used in many different fields, and classes in this program engage a large mathematical community through scholarship and research. It provides students with an understanding of mathematical ideas, the ability to reason mathematically, analyze real world problems with mathematical techniques and continue to read, learn and communicate mathematics.

6. Occupational Safety and Health

Students at Murray State can study graduate- and undergraduate-level occupational safety and health. The program provides a broad educational background in mathematics, science, technology and management with occupational safety and health professionals in state, regional, national and international levels in industry, government and/or academia.

The Jesse D. Jones College of Science, Engineering and Technology has several excellent programs that are very popular for international students. These programs give students access to skilled faculty and state-of-the-art equipment. This blog will document some of the exciting things that graduate and undergraduate international students are doing.