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Elaina Marinik

My education at Lake State taught me not only the basics of exercise science and health and wellness but prepared me for my future research career. I became involved in national organizations, improved my networking skills to create working relationships, and ended up with an amazing paid internship that turned into a 3-year research professional position at the Medical College of Georgia in Augusta, GA. Now in graduate school pursuing a doctorate degree at Virginia Tech, I rely on the knowledge I acquired at Lake State and put it to practice daily while discussing health-related topics in class or conducting obesity and inflammation research in our laboratory.

Elaina Marinik
Exercise Science Alum,
Graduate Student,
Virginia Tech.

College of Natural and Mathematical Sciences

Chair, Associate Professor
Dr. R. Marshall Werner
Office: CRW 327
Phone: (906) 635-2281
Fax: (906) 635-2266

Dr. Roger Blanchard, Instructor
Dr. Lewis M. Brown, Professor
Dr. Alexei V. Iretski, Associate Professor
Dr. Barbara Keller, Dean, Professor
Dr. Paul R. Kelso, Professor
Dr. Jennifer M. Schmeisser, Assistant Professor
Mr. Ben Southwell, Instrumentation Chemist
Dr. Matthew K. Spencer, Assistant Professor
Dr. David C. Szlag, Associate Professor
Dr. Pariwate Varnakovida, Assistant Professor
Dr. Judy A. Westrick, Associate Professor
Dr. Derek D. Wright, Assistant Professor

School of Physical Sciences

2011 GRADUATES

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Mission & Vision

We offer the ONLY accredited undergraduate environmental health program in Michigan!

Unlike larger universities, we offer a small, active, hands-on learning experience for our students where they work directly with the faculty members in the department. Depending upon your interests, several program options are available to students who are contemplating a career in the environmental sciences.

Earn your ACS certified degree!

The American Chemical Society (ACS) has approved LSSU's Chemistry Program. You can now earn an ACS certified degree. Contact the School Chair, Dr. Werner, for more details.

Department of Chemistry and Environmental Sciences

The chemistry department at Lake Superior State University provides a great environment in which to work and learn with others. Our faculty are ready to work with you to achieve your academic and professional goals. Our state-of-the-art chemical instrumentation is here for you to use, preparing the hands-on experiences needed to help you be a valuable and valued member of our profession after graduation.

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Department of Geology and Physics

Lake Superior State University provides an excellent opportunity to study geology. Located on the edge of the Canadian Shield and Michigan Basin, we offer a highly innovative, project-centered curriculum that was developed with the financial support of the National Science Foundation. Our classes and field courses emphasize learning through active participation and hands-on experience. The small size of our department fosters a close, personal relationship among students and between students and faculty. Our very active Geology Club organizes regular social activities and local field trips. Students also have the opportunity to collaborate with faculty on research in geomagnetics and micropaleontology.

Department maintained website

Environmental Analysis Lab

The department of chemistry operates a full compliment of analytical chemical instrumentation. Our undergraduate students use these instruments in both in their laboratory experiences and to support their senior research projects. Learn more...

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