Taylor Millett, a mechanical engineering student at Utah Tech, presented her findings among nearly 12,000 other presentations on various science topics and was one of just four presentations showcased afterward.
What is happening in the Chemistry & Biochemistry Department?
A Utah Tech University student and her groundbreaking research on the structure of animal hair was one of four researchers highlighted by the American Chemical Society in March.
Millett’s research focuses on the structure of animal hair and how it changes during the seasons. After studying pronghorn antelope, mule deer, and Rocky Mountain elk hair using a scanning electron microscope at Utah Tech, Millett found that the summer hair of the animals had air pockets that measured, on average, 13 micrometers in diameter, while the winter hair air pockets had around double the diameter.
Millett’s research is continuing as she reaches out to zoos around the world for hair samples and to compare results.
“What started as a small project has now become something I never imagined,” Millett said. “I’m deeply grateful for the guidance and support from my professors, Dr. Wendy Schatzberg and Dr. Samuel Tobler. Their mentorship has been instrumental in my growth as a researcher.”
Millett will also be researching how to apply her findings, which could range from usage in new types of insulated clothing to benefitting housing insulation.
For more information about Utah Tech University’s College of Science, Engineering & Technology, please visit colleges.utahtech.edu/science/.
Graduation Reception 2023
May 2023 Student of the Year, Eli Bliss.
Gabriela speaks on behalf of the department about Eli Bliss. She highlights his intelligence, skills, knowledge, and great personality.
Chemistry & Biochemistry Majors surround the student of the year, Eli Bliss, celebrating the end of the semester and for some the end of their time here at Utah Tech. We are very proud of our students and cannot wait to see what they do. Pictured left to right: Dallas Johnson, Jaxon George, Emily Flory, Eli Bliss, Tyler Reed, Connrey Miller.
Trailblazer Expo Fall 2022
August 2022 Chemistry & Biochemistry Booth
Chemistry & Biochemistry booth demonstrating ghost bubbles.
A student held a ghost bubble and when it popped the gas inside dispersed.
If you are interested in joining the ChemClub please contact us at chemistry@utahtech.edu or go to the Blazer club site here!.
Graduation May 2022
May 2022 Graduates! Brianna, Jace, Freddy, Landon, and Riley
Jace, Freddy (Student of the Year) Riley, Landon. Graduate night in the Science, Engineering, and Technology Building.
May 2022 College of Science Engineering, and Technology line up.
End of the Semester Celebration April 27th 2022
The end of the semester brought out a competitive streak amongst Chemistry & Biochemistry students and professors. They enjoyed the beautiful weather in Toniquint Park as the semester came to an end and competed against each other in cornhole, volleyball, and spike ball. Impressive talent was shown by both the students and professors! The ChemClub also put a little color in those white coats of theirs using tye-dye, they were serenaded by various karaoke singers while they worked. It was such a great way to end the semester together. Congratulations to the graduates Landon, Brianna, Riley, Jase, and Freddy, may your future shine brighter than the rays of the St George sun.
Students tie-dye lab coats
Jace Jensen rocks the mic.
Students and Professors go head to head in Cornhole and other games.
May 2022 Graduates! Jace, Freddy, Landon, and Riley.