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SIUE Student Researching Antibiotic Presence in Groundwater
Illinois Ag Connection - 03/19/2018
Southern Illinois University Edwardsville nontraditional student Danielle Smith is gaining invaluable research experience as an undergraduate in the College of Arts and Sciences.
She has received $500 from the Illinois Groundwater Association (IGA) in support of her important work studying the groundwater, waste water treatment plants and soil in and around Madison and St. Clair Counties.
The Collinsville native is pursuing a bachelor's in chemistry with a specialization in forensic chemistry and is a participant in SIUE's Undergraduate Research and Creative Activities (URCA) program. As an URCA assistant she works closely with faculty mentor
Kevin Tucker, PhD, assistant professor of chemistry.
"We have been testing to determine how much of certain antibiotics are present in these areas," Smith explained. "This research is close to home. The presence of antibiotics in the ecosystem directly impacts antibiotic resistance in bacteria in our area."
The funding she received from IGA supported the purchase of necessary disposable items used for collecting and processing samples within the research laboratory.
"I was ecstatic when I learned that Danielle received this award," said Tucker. "It is a valuable learning opportunity and a recognition of success for an undergraduate to write research proposals and receive funding for their work."
"I greatly appreciate Dr. Tucker, as he has supported my educational aspirations and provided advice on how to pursue a successful career," Smith said.
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