Learning a Technique

Millikin student learns real-world application of chemistry degree

Learning a Technique

Korinne Frankford, a senior at Millikin University, is looking forward to the day when she'll become a pharmacist. Frankford is a chemistry major from Alton, Ill., and her previous experiences of job-shadowing pharmacists in hospital and retail settings has confirmed her passion for wanting to attend pharmacy school.

"After I earn my bachelor's degree from Millikin I will have four years of pharmacy school," said Frankford. "Eventually, I see myself running my own pharmacy."

Millikin ADM Internship

Frankford is also earning a minor in business and is currently spending the summer as an intern at Archer Daniels Midland Co. (ADM). Frankford was chosen for the internship, and was awarded a new chemistry scholarship, through the ADM Cares program.

"Chemistry is truly a problem-solving degree – it's not just a science degree," said Dr. Paris Barnes, associate professor of chemistry and chair of the Chemistry Department at Millikin. "One of the ultimate reasons she was selected for the scholarship and internship was because of her problem-solving abilities. She's getting the chance to do a technique that not many undergraduates get a chance to do."

During her internship, Frankford will have the opportunity to troubleshoot an instrument in the glycol plant. She will be learning an analytical technique used to determine the composition of a molecule.