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Trailblazers. Ceiling smashers. Healers. Helpers. Artists. Advocates. Athletes. Allies. We are a community of students, faculty, staff, families, and friends who are committed to making a positive difference in our own lives — and in the world around us. Here at Cedar Crest College, we hone our skills, realize our potential, and reach for bolder and braver goals. Since 1867, Cedar Crest College has been opening the doors of opportunities for women. Today, we continue to empower our increasingly diverse student body — both in our undergraduate women's college and in our co-ed School of Adult and Graduate Education.

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Trailblazers. Ceiling smashers. Healers. Helpers. Artists. Advocates. Athletes. Allies. We are a community of students, faculty, staff, families, and friends who are committed to making a positive difference in our own lives — and in the world around us. Here at Cedar Crest College, we hone our skills, realize our potential, and reach for bolder and braver goals. Since 1867, Cedar Crest College has been opening the doors of opportunities for women. Today, we continue to empower our increasingly diverse student body — both in our undergraduate women's college and in our co-ed School of Adult and Graduate Education.

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Representation of the achievement named 'Lehigh Valley American Chemical Society Ned Heindel Organic Chemistry Scholarship Competition'.

Lehigh Valley American Chemical Society Ned Heindel Organic Chemistry Scholarship Competition

On Saturday, April 25th, 2026, students Weronika Swojak and McKenna Kulick participated in the Lehigh Valley American Chemical Society (LVACS) Ned Heindel Organic Chemistry Scholarship Competition. This year, there were 15 student participants representing Cedar Crest College, DeSales University, Lafayette College, Lehigh University, Moravian University, and Muhlenberg College. The competition entails taking the ACS Organic Chemistry Examination, submitting a brief one-page letter of recommendation from the student's organic chemistry professor, and writing an essay on a topic in organic chemistry. Weronika's paper, "Misunderstandings of Organic Chemistry During COVID-19," discussed the use of amantadine as a treatment. McKenna's paper, "Epinephrine: The Life-Saving Chemical in My Purse," discussed its synthesis and role in saving lives.
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Students participated in Anne Spychala Presentation Awards competition

Leslie Abreu (advisor: Allison Cornell), Brianna Hill (advisor: Andre Walther) and Stephanie Barr (advisor: Andre Walther) were among the 158 students that participated in the Anne Spychala Presentation Awards competition that was held at the 95th Annual Meeting of the Pennsylvania Academy of Science. During this competition, poster and oral presentations are judged and ranked by scientists attending the conference. Of the 106 students that participated in the oral competition, Brianna Hill was awarded a Third Place Anne Spychala Presentation award for her poster presentation, and Leslie Abreu was awarded an Honorable Mention Anne Spychala Presentation award. Of the 52 students that participated in the oral competition, Stephanie Barr was awarded a Second Place Anne Spychala Presentation award for her oral presentation.
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Student Competition - 2019 Apr 12
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