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Concordia’s Chemical Society attends ACS Western Regional meeting

11/11/2025 - 2 minute read

Concordia’s American Chemical Society attended the 2025 ACS Western Regional meeting this past week, which is an event that brings together researchers from across California. The ACS was able to introduce others to Concordia, which led to networking and great discussions with students.

Dr. Meier and a few of the researchers a part of the LPLS

Parkinson’s study delivers valuable research opportunities for Concordia students

11/11/2025 - 5 minute read

In summer 2023, the Lifestyle and Parkinson’s Longitudinal Study recruited approximately 75 participants for the first time at Concordia University. Two years later, the study has expanded to serve more than 100 participants diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease from Orange County, providing opportunities for Concordia’s undergraduate students to work as research assistants.

ACS Members: Left to right in pictures: Michael Lourenco, Madison Lafon, Micah McGranahan, Professor Montana Mellody

Exploring the Hidden Life of Spices: National Chemistry Week Comes to the Santa Ana Zoo

10/24/2025 - 2 minute read

The Santa Ana Zoo hosted the American Chemical Society’s National Chemistry Week event on Sun., Oct. 21. The main theme for this year’s National Chemistry Week event in Orange County was “The Hidden Life of Spices.”