Day Trip to the Smithsonian Institution on Tuesday, April 15th!
Cost: $20 per person
Pay online (preferred): https://www.eventcreate.com/e/fae-smithsonian2026
Enjoy a wonderful day in Washington, D.C., exploring the world‑renowned Smithsonian museums along the National Mall. With an incredible variety of exhibits and collections, participants are free to choose the museums and experiences that interest them most.
- Meet Bus at JMU (R10 Parking Lot): 8:15 AM
- Depart JMU: 8:30 AM
- Arrive at the National Mall: 10:30 AM
- Explore the Museums / Enjoy the City: 10:30 AM – 2:30 PM
- Depart for JMU: 2:30 PM
- Arrive Back at JMU: 4:45 PM
Thomas DeVore, Ph.D., Professor of Physical Chemistry
More than 50% of the energy produced by burning fossil fuels in industrial processes is lost as waste heat. Recovering this lost heat would greatly reduce the amount of fuels consumed each year. While several approaches have been suggested, one of the more promising is through the reversible hydration/dehydration of a metal salt hydrate. Dr. DeVore's lab has been investigating the thermal properties of several potassium Tutton salts. His presentation will address how his lab synthesizes the compounds using solution methods, powder X-ray diffraction, and ATR-FTIR to establish the dehydration pathways, and how the use of differential scanning calorimeters measure the enthalpy change for each decomposition step. He will share recent results.
By choosing to attend these events, you are acknowledging that there are inherent risks. Your attendance demonstrates your willingness to assume those risks and demonstrates your agreement to abide by applicable health and safety measures.
FEA 20th Anniversary Video by Gary Chatelain and Steve Smith
FEA 20th Anniversary Booklet by Gary Chatelain and Violet Allain
Recurring Events
- Lifelong Learning Institute - Various events and activities.
- Edith J. Carrier Arboretum - Events calendar
- Forbes Center for the Performing Arts
- JMU Events Calendar
