Indiana State University Department of Chemistry
Student Presentations

Students in the lab present their work on a regular basis.  All students present at the Indiana State University Research Showcase and several have won awards.  In addition, students whose work is exemplary are encouraged to present at regional venues, including the Indiana Academy of Science meeting, the Kentuckiana Undergraduate Research Symposium, and national meetings of the American Chemical Society and American Society of Pharmacognosy.

Local

Chastain, B.C.; Fitch, R.W. Monovalent ligands for nicotinic receptors: A-84543 homologs. Presented at the 8th Indiana State University Research Showcase, April 23, 2004 (Poster Presentation).

Ganatra, S.; Fitch, R.W.  Tobacco alkaloids: chemical and biological characterization. Presented at the 8th Indiana State University Research Showcase, April 23, 2004 (Poster Presentation).

Bedi, M.; Clay, A.M.; Fitch, R.W.  Acetylcholine analogs and homologs for nicotinic receptors. Presented at the 8th Indiana State University Research Showcase, April 23, 2004 (Poster Presentation).

Lipscomb, K.J.; Fitch, R.W.  Synthetic studies toward epiquinamide.  Presented at the 8th Indiana State University Research Showcase, April 23, 2004 (Poster Presentation).

Chastain, B.C.; Fitch, R.W. PEG-conjugated ligands for nicotinic receptors: A-84543 homologs. Presented at the 9th Indiana State University Research Showcase, April 23, 2005 (Poster Presentation).

Tominaga, K; Fitch, R.W. Monovalent polyethylene glycol-tethered acetylcholine analogs for nicotinic receptors. Presented at the 9th Indiana State University Research Showcase, April 23, 2005 (Poster Presentation).

Elliott, B.T; Fitch, R.W. Synthesis and characterization of piperazine derivatives as ligands for nicotinic receptors. Presented at the 9th Indiana State University Research Showcase, April 23, 2005 (Poster Presentation).

Chase, R.R.; Fitch, R.W.  Investigation of the alkaloid content of the Kentucky Coffeetree, Gymnocladus dioicus.  Presented at the 9th Indiana State University Research Showcase, April 23, 2005 (Poster Presentation). 

Gleckler, C.J.; Fitch, R.W.  Enantiopure synthesis of cyclic serine/threonine derivatives.  Presented at the 9th Indiana State University Research Showcase, April 23, 2005 (Poster Presentation – Award winner).

Kuckewich, L.; Ellis, C.; Fitch, R.W. Synthetic Studies Toward Phantasmidine.  Presented at the 10th Indiana State University Research Showcase, April 27, 2006 (Poster Presentation).

Sturgeon, G.D.; Fitch, R.W.  Resolution of Quinolizidine Enantiomers.  Presented at the 10th Indiana State University Research Showcase, April 27, 2006 (Poster Presentation).

Chase, R.R.; Wright, J.; Fitch, R.W.  Investigation of the alkaloid content of the Kentucky Coffeetree, Gymnocladus dioicus. Presented at the 10th Indiana State University Research Showcase, April 27, 2006 (Poster Presentation – Award winner).

 

Regional

Fitch, R.W.; Chastain, B.C.;Clay, A.M.; Bedi, F.M.; Elliott, B.T., Tominaga, K. Homologated monovalent ligands for nicotinic receptors based on polyethylene glycol tethers. Presented at the 5th Kentuckiana Undergraduate Research Symposium, Louisville, KY, April 2, 2005 (Poster Presentation).

Chase, R.R.; Fitch, R.W.  Investigation of the alkaloid content of the Kentucky Coffeetree, Gymnocladus dioicus. Presented at the 5th Kentuckiana Undergraduate Research Symposium, Louisville, KY, April 2, 2005 (Poster Presentation).

Sturgeon, G.D.; Fitch, R.W.  Synthesis of Epiquinamide Isomers.  Presented at the fall meeting of the Indiana Academy of Science, St. Mary-of-the-Woods College, St. Mary-of-the-Woods, IN, October 7, 2005 (Poster Presentation).

Hughes, J.M.; Elliott, B.T.; Tominaga, K.; Fitch, R.W.  Synthetic Studies Toward Adamantane-Based Multivalent Dendrimers.  Presented at the fall meeting of the Indiana Academy of Science, St. Mary-of-the-Woods College, St. Mary-of-the-Woods, IN, October 7, 2005 (Poster Presentation).

Chase, R.R.; Fitch, R.W.  Investigation of the alkaloid content of the Kentucky Coffeetree, Gymnocladus dioicus. Presented at the 6th Kentuckiana Undergraduate Research Symposium, Louisville, KY, April 8, 2006 (Poster Presentation, updated).

Chase, R.R.; Wright, J. Fitch, R.W. Alkaloids of the Kentucky Coffeetree, Gymnocladus dioicus.  Presented at the 122nd meeting of the Indiana Academy of Science, Muncie, IN, November 3, 2006 (Oral Presentation).

Miller, M.A.; Fitch, R.W. Alkaloids of Packera glabella.  Presented at the 122nd meeting of the Indiana Academy of Science, Muncie, IN, November 3, 2006 (Oral Presentation).

Sturgeon, G.D.; Patel, S.R.; Lipscomb, K.J.; Tucker, R.J.F.; Fitch, R.W. Synthesis and Biological Activity of Epiquinamide Stereoisomers.  Presented at the 122nd meeting of the Indiana Academy of Science, Muncie, IN, November 3, 2006 (Oral Presentation). 

Baker, T.G.; Theising, N.J.; Tominaga, K.; Elliott, B.T.; Fitch, R.W. Synthesis and Biological Activity of Tethered Choline Analogs as Ligands for Nicotinic Receptors.  Presented at the 122nd meeting of the Indiana Academy of Science, Muncie, IN, November 3, 2006 (Poster Presentation). 

White, B.D.; Fitch, R.W. Studies Toward Enantioselective Swern Oxidation of Alcohols  Presented at the 122nd meeting of the Indiana Academy of Science, Muncie, IN, November 3, 2006 (Poster Presentation).

Chase, R.R.; Wright, J. Fitch, R.W. Dioicine, a Novel Alkaloid from the Kentucky Coffeetree, Gymnocladus dioicus.  Presented at the 7th Kentuckiana Undergraduate Research Symposium, Louisville, KY, March 31, 2007 (Poster Presentation).

Miller, M.A.; Fitch, R.W. Alkaloids of Packera glabella.  Presented at the 7th Kentuckiana Undergraduate Research Symposium, Louisville, KY, March 31, 2007 (Poster Presentation).

White, B.D.; Fitch, R.W. Studies Toward Enantioselective Sulfur-Mediated Oxidation of Alcohols  Presented at the 7th Kentuckiana Undergraduate Research Symposium, Louisville, KY, March 31, 2007 (Poster Presentation).

National

Chastain, B.C.; Fitch, R.W. PEG-conjugated ligands for nicotinic receptors: A-84543 homologs. Presented at the 229th National Meeting of the American Chemical Society, San Diego CA, March 13-17, 2005 (Poster Presentation CHED 1144).

Chase, R.R.; Fitch, R.W.  Investigation of the alkaloid content of the Kentucky Coffeetree, Gymnocladus dioicus. Presented at the 231st National Meeting of the American Chemical Society, Atlanta GA, March 26-30, 2006 (Poster Presentation CHED 1004).

Sturgeon, G.D.; Fitch, R.W.  Resolution of Quinolizidine Enantiomers.  Presented at the 231st National Meeting of the American Chemical Society, Atlanta GA, March 26-30, 2006 (Poster Presentation CHED 1018).

Chase, R.R.; Wright, J. Fitch, R.W. Dioicine, a Novel Alkaloid from the Kentucky Coffeetree, Gymnocladus dioicus.  Presented at the 233rd National Meeting of the American Chemical Society, Chicago, IL, March 24-29, 2007 (Poster Presentation CHED 1300).

 Miller, M.A.; Fitch, R.W. Alkaloids of Packera glabella.  Presented at the 233rd National Meeting of the American Chemical Society, Chicago, IL, March 24-29, 2007 (Poster Presentation CHED 1348).

White, B.D.; Fitch, R.W. Studies Toward Enantioselective Sulfur-Mediated Oxidation of Alcohols  Presented at the 233rd National Meeting of the American Chemical Society, Chicago, IL, March 24-29, 2007 (Poster Presentation CHED 0677).