How this young chemist is changing diagnostics with a spool of thread
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Devin Swiner’s research focuses on using cellulose materials such as cotton thread for applications in clinical diagnostics.
Devin Swiner is a promising young analytical chemist who was named 2020 Next Generation Innovator of the Year as part of the annual Research and Innovation Showcase at Ohio State University.
Speaking to Siliconrepublic.com, Swiner said she always liked science. “When I was little, I knew I wanted to be some kind of scientist, think anything from an astronomer to a surgeon to a forensic chemist. I fell in love with chemistry in high school. I liked doing experiments and it was a subject that just made sense to me so everyone assumed that’s what I would study in college.”
Ohio State announces search committee for university provost
Students, faculty and staff will guide process
The Ohio State University
President Kristina M. Johnson sent the following email to The Ohio State University community today (Dec. 10).
Dear Students, Faculty and Staff:
I write to provide you with details on the national search for Ohio State’s next executive vice president and provost.
I have asked Divisional Dean of Natural and Mathematical Sciences in the College of Arts and Sciences Dr. Susan Olesik and Executive Vice President for Research, Innovation and Knowledge Enterprise Dr. Grace Wang to co-chair a search committee of outstanding faculty, students and staff from multiple colleges and university units.