Ramey Research Students

Undergraduate research within the Ramey research lab initially begins with a student learning several advanced synthetic organic techniques while working with Dr. Ramey and senior members of the group on current projects. Following this introductory period, a student is assigned a significant independent research role to champion the synthesis of specific target molecules that are needed for our long range goals. Students are strongly encouraged to sign up for academic credit for their research efforts. As the research project matures, students are given the opportunity to disseminate their results in poster and oral formats at both on and off campus meetings.

Students interested in working in the Ramey Research Group and that have minimally completed Organic Chemistry I are encouraged to contact Dr. Ramey to discuss research opportunities. Click on Research Interests on Dr. Ramey's homepage for a general overview of some current research projects.

2015 NCUR Synthesis Scheme


Ramey Research Group Undergraduate research within the Ramey research lab initially begins with a student learning several advanced synthetic organic techniques while working with Dr. Ramey and senior members of the group on current projects. Following this introductory period, a student is assigned a significant independent research role to champion the synthesis of specific target molecules that are needed for our long range goals. Students are strongly encouraged to sign up for academic credit for their research efforts. As the research project matures, students are given the opportunity to disseminate their results in poster and oral formats at both on and off campus meetings. Students interested in working in the Ramey Research Group and that have minimally completed Organic Chemistry I are encouraged to contact Dr. Ramey to discuss research opportunities. Click on Research Interests on Dr. Ramey's homepage for a general overview of some current research projects. 2015 NCUR Synthesis Scheme Current Research Students

Danielle Russell
Danielle has been working in the Ramey research group since the 2013 spring semester at Appalachian State University. Currently, Danielle is an honors student majoring in Pre-medical/Pre-professional Chemistry with a minor in Biology. Danielle has been working on the synthesis of novel hexaphenylbenzenes for scent release applications which will culminate in her Senior Research Thesis in May 2015. We anticipate presenting her research at the upcoming SERMACS and NCUR meetings. Jessica Swade Jessica has been working in the Ramey research group since the 2014 spring semester at Appalachian State University. She is pursuing a B.S. in our Forensic Chemistry Track along with a minor in Criminal Justice. After a semester of learning the "research lab ropes", Jessica will be taking over more synthesis, purification, and analysis responsibilities this fall.
Previous Research Students (current affiliation)
Alexandra Cella (2012-2013) : BS Chemistry from Appalachian State University Charity "Cherie" Epley (2008 - 2011): Graduate Student at Virginia Tech, Department of Chemistry Kristyn Jackson (2007 - 2008): Biochemical Technician at Tyson Industries Amanda Sylvester (2005 - 2008): MS Science Education, University of Florida;Faculty Sante Fe College Bradley Miller (2004-2006): Graduate Student at University of Tennessee, Department of Chemistry Adam Ashe (2004): Metals Chemistry, DuPont, Research Triangle Park, NC Bradley Carson (2003-2004): PhD in Chemistry from Georgia Tech;Post Doctoral appt. at VA Tech
Contact Information Appalachian State University Department of Chemistry 525 Rivers Street Boone, NC 28608 828-262-2760 828-262-4558 (fax) rameymb@appstate.edu