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(Worcester, MA – April 2, 2003) When looking for future doctors, chemists, and professionals in the nuclear science field – look no further than Worcester State College. Christopher Nemirow, a junior at Worcester State College majoring in Chemistry, was recently accepted into the prestigious American Chemistry Society’s Summer Schools in Nuclear and Radiochemistry. Only 100 applications are accepted by the Society to ensure the top talent from schools throughout the country. Of those 100 applicants, only 24 are chosen to participate in one of two intensive six-week programs at either San Jose State University or Brookhaven National Laboratory in New York.

According to Arthur Ferguson, chair of the Chemistry department at Worcester State College, “It would be an understatement to say that Chris is an excellent student. The program is highly competitive among Chemistry students, and we are extremely proud to say that two Worcester State College students have been accepted into the program in the past five years.”

Nemirow has chosen to study at San Jose State University and will be there from June 15 – July 26. While at the school, he will have the opportunity to meet and interact with prominent research scientists working in nuclear and radiochemistry. He will also be encouraged to join a research project during the following summer at a university or federal research institution. He will receive considerable personal assistance in securing summer research positions and admission to Ph.D. or M.D. programs in nuclear science at leading universities. According to Nemirow, “My previous plans were to go to medical school, but after going through this program, I’m sure I will explore a number of other career opportunities before making that decision.”

ACS Summer Schools in Nuclear and Radiochemistry was founded by the Division of Nuclear Chemistry and Technology of the American Chemical Society (ACS) as an educational outreach activity to promote interest in nuclear science and to provide trained personnel to meet national needs in nuclear research, the nuclear power industry, nuclear medicine and radiopharmaceuticals and the federally funded national laboratories. The award includes transportation to and from the school, room and board, books, laboratory supplies, and the costs of instruction and tuition for the six units of transferable college credit. Funding for the program is provided by the U.S. Department of Energy.

Nemirow resides in Lancaster with his parents Christine and Michael Nemirow.

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