Chemistry Funds
Total funds: 14
Chemistry Department General Fund
The Chemistry Department General Fund was established in 1979 to support the activities, programs, and operations, including scholarships and awards, of the department.
Additionally Supports: Outstanding Analytical Chemistry Student, Outstanding Biochem Student, Outstanding Chem Ed Student, Outstanding Inorganic Chemistry Student, Outstanding Physical Chemistry Student, POLYED Organic Award, edTPA Scholarship
Thomas J. Perun Jr. Memorial Endowed Scholarship
This Scholarship is in recognition of Thomas J. Perun, Jr. who graduated from ISU with a degree in chemistry and went on to have an important career in the sciences.
Sol Shulman Scholarship
This endowment was established in 1991 by Sol Shulman. The scholarship is awarded to a student, majoring in chemistry. Assets of this endowment are invested in the Illinois State University Endowment Investment Pool. "I tried my best." this statement is how Sol Shulman wanted to be remembered. As a survivor of the Holocaust, when Dr. Shulman emigrated to the United States a world of possibilities were offered to him. He remained grateful for these opportunities and has funded the Sol Shulman Endowed Scholarship Fund because of this debt of gratitude. A longtime professor and chair of the Chemistry department, and a true longtime friend to Illinois State University, Dr. Sol Shulman offered his guidance, support and direction to countless ISU students, faculty, staff, and administrators. Dr. Shulman certainly "tried his best" and delivered upon his pledge to compensate the United States for his freedom.
Undergraduate Chemistry Student Research Fund
The Undergraduate Chemistry Student Research Fund provides financial support for undergraduate students who are accepted for enrollment or enrolled in good standing at Illinois State and actively pursuing research activities under the supervision of a faculty member in the Department of Chemistry during the summer. Funds may be used to purchase materials and supplies needed to undertake and complete research projects, support summer stipends, or to support students in disseminating the results of their research at professional conferences or professional publications.
James B. Sedgwick Memorial Scholarship in Chemistry
This fund was established in 2007 by Jim and Trilby (Teters) Sedgwick, in memory of one of their children, J. Ben Sedgwick '81, M.S. '84. He was active in church and Boy Scouts, earning the Chevalier Degree, as had his brother and father. Ben earned a Ph.D. in physical chemistry from Georgia Tech, awarded posthumously since he became ill and died before graduation ceremonies. Trilby '53 worked in human resources at Illinois State. Jim retired from New York Life Insurance Company and was the first full-time general manager for the student newspaper, the Vidette. Jim and Trilby's other children also graduated from Illinois State: Jeffry '94, Catherine '91 and '98, and Amy '93. This fund was established in 2007 by Jim and Trilby (Teters) Sedgwick, in memory of one of their children, J. Ben Sedgwick '81, M.S. '84. He was active in church and Boy Scouts, earning the Chevalier Degree, as had his brother and father. Ben earned a Ph.D. in physical chemistry from Georgia Tech, awarded posthumously since he became ill and died before graduation ceremonies. Trilby '53 worked in human resources at Illinois State. Jim retired from New York Life Insurance Company and was the first full-time general manager for the student newspaper, the Vidette. Jim and Trilby's other children also graduated from Illinois State: Jeffry '94, Catherine '91 and '98, and Amy '93.
Additionally Supports: Sedgwick Memorial Scholarship
Chemistry Research Fund
The Chemistry Research Fund was established in 2016 following a transfer of $21,577.43 representing funds remaining from a gift initially received and processed through Grants Accounting. The initial gift from Newman Industry Co. was to support Dr. Jun-Hyun's research. Newman Industry Co. is no longer in business. The transfer of funds to the ISU Foundation was to allow for additional research coordinated by the Chemistry Department at Illinois State.
Antonini Summer Research Fund
The Antonini Summer Research Fund was established in 2020 by Dr. Jerry Antonini. The fund supports students majoring in Chemistry at Illinois State University who will be conducting research during the summer in the Department of Chemistry. Applicants must have successfully complete two semesters of Organic Chemistry lecture and lab and be enrolled as a full-time student for the upcoming semester. Preference given to students conducting research with potential medical application.
Donald Heinle Memorial Scholarship
The Donald Heinle Memorial Scholarship was established in 2020 by Lance Heinle in memory of his father. Don grew up on a farm in rural North Dakota and was proud of his German heritage. He was the first member of his family to graduate from college, receiving his degree in computer science from North Dakota State College of Science in 1965. His belief in a college education was instilled in his four kids, all of whom graduated from college. This included Lance Heinle, who earned two degrees in Chemistry from Illinois State University (B.S. '99, M.S. '01).
Mike Kurz Research Fellowship Award
The Mike Kurz Graduate Research Fellowship Fund was created in honor of Dr. Mike Kurz, who chaired the Department of chemistry from 1986 until his retirement in 2003. The purpose of this fund is to provide a base of financial support for master's students who are willing to devote their summers to working on their thesis research projects. The Mike Kurz Graduate Research Fellowship Fund was created in honor of Dr. Mike Kurz, who chaired the Department of Chemistry from 1986 until his retirement in 2003. The purpose of this fund is to provide a base of financial support for master's students who are willing to devote their summers to working on their thesis research projects.
Additionally Supports: Kurz Research Fellowship Award
Quizon-Colquitt Family Chemistry Scholarship
As a chemistry student earning her master's degree, Desiree received scholarship funding to enable her to attend specialized training in her field. The funding was specific to a female, student of color. Now in a position to pay it forward, Desiree and Andre want to create a scholarship that will offer the same benefit to a female student of color. Thus establishing the Quizon-Colquitt Family Chemistry Scholarship.
Frank D. Lumley Chemistry Scholarship
The Frank D. Lumley Chemistry Scholarship Fund was established to provide assistance to those students who are studying chemistry.
Kathryn S. Bohn, M.D. and Thomas E. Nielsen, M.D. Resource Room
The Kathryn S. Bohn, M.D. and Thomas E. Nielsen, M.D. Resource Room Fund will be used to create a collaborative space used by Chemistry and Biology students and faculty at Illinois State University. Funds may be used to make improvements to room 215 in Julian Hall, including equipment and furnishings needed to support a collaborative space. Funds should be used for the long-term maintenance of the space. Responsibility for disbursement of funds will be shared by the Chair, School of Biological Sciences and the Chair, Department of Chemistry.