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VSU is celebrating the number anniversary of its foundation.
120
Conducts analysis of controlled drugs and toxicology for law enforcement.
Forensic Chemist
Two gases in higher concentration in the atmosphere.
Nitrogen and oxygen
To be highly organized, prioritizing tasks to manage heavy workloads, balancing academics with extracurriculars, and avoiding procrastination.
Time management or Organization
Always is on fire! That VSU mascot.
Blaze
Hermione's parents.
The current number of named elements in the periodic table.
118
The ability to analyze complex information, question assumptions, evaluate evidence, and solve problems rather than just memorizing facts.
Critical thinking or Analytical reasoning
The name of the building where you find the chemistry faculty.
Bailey Science
Neil de Grass Tyson career followed the path of Carl Sagan.
Astrophysicist
The most abundant element in the Earth's core.
Iron
Viewing failures as learning opportunities, bouncing back from setbacks (such as a poor grade) and adapting to new, challenging environments or teaching styles.
Resilience or Adaptability
The name of the building where you find the VSU geosciences faculty.
Nevins Hall
Studies the distribution, circulation, and physical properties of Earth's water, analyzing how it moves above and below the surface to manage resources, prevent pollution, forecast floods, and support environmental, engineering, or agricultural projects.
Hydrologist
The "element of life" because it is the core atom in all organic compounds
Carbon
Working effectively with peers, contributing to group projects and leveraging the strengths of others.
Collaboration or Teamwork
The number of NCAA Division II football national championships that VSU has won
4
(2004, 2007, 2012, 2018)
Ensures products (foods, pharmaceuticals, materials) meet safety and quality standards.
Quality Control Chemist
Subatomic particle that distinguishes one element from another.
The Proton
Taking ownership of their education, managing their own schedules, and proactively seeking help (e.g., attending office hours) rather than waiting for reminders from others.
Self-motivation or Responsibility