The Silver Lining in Latent Print Revelation

The use of silver nitrate (AgNO3) to reveal latent prints is a very simple technique has been practiced by law enforcement since the 1930′s. According to the FBI website, the technique was first used in the United States to solve the 1933 kidnapping of William A. Hamm, Jr.,  President of the Theodore Hamm Brewing Company. [...]

Copolymerizing Research and Undergrad Labs

A recent article entitled “Reenigeering the Undergrad Lab” in Chemical and Engineering News highlights an effort to bring research-rich experiences and experiments into the organic chemistry laboratory. The main idea is to have students work on a real research project during their scheduled laboratory time. Its not just organic chemistry laboratory, though. The effort represents [...]