Canby Native Presents at Murdock Conference

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WALLA WALLA, WA (11/19/2012)(readMedia)-- Canby native Nick Pellatz recently presented his research on crystalline nanopowders in the Garnet family at the annual Murdock College Science Research Conference, which took place at Whitman College this year. More than 400 students and faculty from colleges throughout the Northwest gathered for the conference, and students presented results from research they had conducted at their home institutions, summer internships or elsewhere. He conducted research with Professor Kurt Hoffman from Whitman.

Pellatz is the son of Curt and Coni Pellatz from Canby. He is a 2010 graduate of Canby High School.

At Whitman, Pellatz is a junior physics major, and he plays trumpet in the Jazz Band and Wind Ensemble.

Whitman College, Walla Walla, Wash., is honored to attract students who represent the Whitman mosaic––down to earth, high achievers with diverse interests. Whitman is the premier liberal arts college that combines academic excellence with an unpretentious Northwest culture and an engaging community. An independent, non-sectarian residential college, Whitman fosters intellectual vitality, confidence and leadership in its 1,450 students. Also noted for its commitment to environmental principles, Whitman is characterized by intellect, down-to-earth sensibilities, collaboration over competition and active lifestyle.