Posted: Tuesday 31 January 2012
Chemistry masterclass for S5 pupils
On 24 January 2012 two S5 pupils, Scott Young and Ciaran McLaughlin, were invited to attend a SCIS Schools' Chemistry masterclass at the University of St Andrews.
The day comprised of a lecture by Prof R. Morris on the medical uses of zeolites. Pupils then carried out some organic synthesis of some known drug molecules. This was followed by some hands on use of the analytical facilities at St Andrews (NMR, Mass Spectroscopy, IR etc.) to characterise their products.
The pupils very much appreciated the time at the University which provided great hands on experience and the opportunity to share their enthusiasm for the subject.