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Corning Community Impact & Investment granted Elmira College $20,000 to purchase an advanced piece of scientific equipment to enhance education and research in chemistry, forensic science, and environmental science. The Atomic Absorption Spectrophotometer will enable faculty and students to analyze samples for trace metal components. This hands-on experience will prepare students for future careers in scientific research and in industries like the food and drug industry, chemical engineering, and environmental health.
”The Atomic Absorption Spectrophotometer has broad applications that will provide opportunities in many classes for multiple majors,” explained Dr. Corey Stilts, Associate Professor of Chemistry and Mathematics and Natural Sciences Chair. “Along with the classwork, the instrument will provide students and faculty the opportunity to explore new areas of research that could not be completed without this instrument.”
For example, in the Forensic Science program, the ability to accurately identify and quantify trace metals allows students to analyze biological samples, gunshot residues, and environmental contaminants. Practicing this skill at EC will prepare them to run similar samples in forensic labs as part of a criminal investigation.
“Its high sensitivity allows for the detection of trace toxic metals, which is paramount in forensic analysis,” added Stilts.
The spectrophotometer can detect metal content like lead or arsenic, in food products. In a real criminal investigation, this could be important evidence that links a suspect to the crime. A similar type of analysis can be used within the food industry to ensure food supplies are safe.
Implementing a spectrophotometer into Elmira College’s Environmental Science program will enhance research of pollutants and their impact on public health. Environmental scientists today often use the tool to assess the effect of pollutants deposited in rivers and lakes. They try to understand the effects of those pollutants on the communities, animals, and vegetation that rely on that water source.
Having a Spectrophotometer will enable Elmira College students and faculty to collaborate on interdisciplinary research projects and provide opportunities for students to engage in advanced research, potentially leading to publications and conference presentations.
“We’re grateful to Corning Community Impact & Investment for providing us the opportunity to provide additional meaningful experiences to our students,” shared Stilts. “We look forward to fostering critical thinking and analytical skills that prepare our students for success.”
About Corning Community Impact & Investment
Established in December 2023, Community Impact & Investment (CI&I) centralizes Corning Incorporated’s racial equity and philanthropic contributions in the U.S. under a single organization to maximize impact in areas that align closely with their Values and business objectives. CI&I acts as a trusted resource to nurture vibrant, equitable communities through thought leadership, philanthropic support and long-term partnerships.
About Corning Incorporated
Corning (www.corning.com) is one of the world’s leading innovators in materials science, with a 170-year track record of life-changing inventions. Corning applies its unparalleled expertise in glass science, ceramic science, and optical physics along with its deep manufacturing and engineering capabilities to develop category-defining products that transform industries and enhance people’s lives. Corning succeeds through sustained investment in RD&E, a unique combination of material and process innovation, and deep, trust-based relationships with customers who are global leaders in their industries. Corning’s capabilities are versatile and synergistic, which allows the company to evolve to meet changing market needs, while also helping its customers capture new opportunities in dynamic industries. Today, Corning’s markets include optical communications, mobile consumer electronics, display, automotive, solar, semiconductors, and life sciences.
