MONMOUTH, ILL. (11/10/2026) When discussing the Doc Kieft Summer Research Program with a group of visiting alumni earlier this year, chemistry professor Audra Goach said the intensive eight-week experience is one of the distinctive elements of a Monmouth College education.

"The one thing I'm 100% sure of is this research project is unique from other small colleges," said Goach, who then mentioned the 15-minute presentations that each of the students make at the end of the summer. "Talking about their research sets them apart from everybody else."

Those students - who also present at regional and national conferences - will get the opportunity to speak about their research again on Nov. 19 at the next meeting of Monmouth Associates. Goach and her department colleague, Laura Moore, will lead a panel of students at the event, which will be held in Mellinger Commons on the lower level of the college's Center for Science and Business.

The presentation by the professors and students is free, but there is a $15 charge per ticket to eat lunch at the event. Individuals attending the meal are asked to make reservations by Nov. 16 at 309-457-2291 or at alumni@monmouthcollege.edu.

Parking is available in the Center for Science and Business lot or along Broadway.

View Online: http://monmouthcollege.meritpages.com/news/Monmouth-Colleges-Doc-Kieft-research-students-featured-at-next-Associates-luncheon/63204

THANKS, DOC: In addition to the summer research program that chemistry professors Laura Moore and Audra Goach will discuss Nov. 19, Kieft's gift to Monmouth College funds scholarships and travel in the department. Kieft, who died in 2009, was a beloved 31-year member of the faculty and later served on Monmouth's Board of Trustess.