GO TELL THE
WORLD Raising Up Evangelists in the Chem Lab By Rachel Heston-Davis
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ales was hardly what chemistry students Hannah Frerker ’19 and Logan Dameris ’20 signed up for when they agreed to test water samples as part of G.U.’s Summer Research Experience. They didn’t anticipate cheerleading, either. But moving property owners to have their well water tested meant selling the idea of safe drinking water and enthusiastically proclaiming, “We’re here to help.” To succeed, they needed to become water-testing evangelists. David Almy, CEO of the Insights Association, says great researchers “evangelize” when they talk about their projects. Passion persuades. Hannah and Logan discovered the value of zeal as they spread the good news about the chemistry department’s service. Prior student research teams tested for metals, bacteria and other harmful contaminants in Greenville area wells. This year’s team, Hannah and Logan, wanted to expand the Well Water Quality Analysis Project throughout Bond, Fayette, Madison, Montgomery and Clinton counties. To reach well owners farther afield, these innovative researchers got creative. They worked through county health departments,
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