Year: 2012
Professor Song Jin Wins Cutting-Edge Research Award for Work on Solar Cells
Despite the extensive research and commercial development of solar cells, the world still has a critical need for new, high-efficiency photovoltaic (PV) technologies based on low-cost and abundant materials. The long-term goal of PV technology, …
Professor Laura Kiessling Wins 2013 Murray Goodman Memorial Prize
Professor Laura Kiessing has been named the recipient of the 2013 Murray Goodman Memorial Prize. This award of $10,000, a commemorative plaque, and dinner in her honor will recognize seminal contributions in the area of …
Scientists create road map to metabolic reprogramming for aging
High School Student and Chemistry Researcher Sohil Shah Named a Finalist in Math, Science, and Technology Competition
Sohil Shah, a high school senior at Memorial High School, has conducted research in the Department of Chemistry at UW-Madison for the past several semesters and summers. Shah works with Professor Robert Hamers on projects …
Analytical Tool is Focus of Spinoff Firm
A new company making a high-speed, accurate and user-friendly instrument that reveals the molecular structure of proteins, drugs, and other important materials is the latest spinoff from the University of Wisconsin-Madison Department of Chemistry. Spectrometers …
Noted chemistry educator delivers Christmas ‘Science is Fun’ lectures
“Carbon playground” converts atoms into fun
Alumnus Carl Djerassi Will Present a Reading of “Insufficiency” on Oct. 26
On Friday, Oct. 26, the Department of Chemistry will present a reading of “Insufficiency,” a work of award-winning chemist, playwright, poet, and Wisconsin Alumni Association Distinguished Alumni Award recipient Carl Djerassi. Djerassi is the author …