The American Chemical Society (ACS) announced its 2014 National Awards recipients in September at the 246th ACS National Meeting in Indianapolis, Indiana. University of Wisconsin-Madison Professors Samuel Gellman and Laura Kiessling will each receive an …
Year: 2013
The Chemistry of Color
At the University of Wisconsin-Madison, researchers working at the intersection of basic and applied science focus on key factors like cost, environmental impacts … and color. Take, for example, Chemistry Assistant Professor Trisha Andrew: researchers in …
Looking before you leap, failing fast, and the path to commercialization of technology
Opportunities Abound: CHOPs and PGSEC Programs Expose Undergraduates to Graduate School Life
In our highly connected, globalized world, science thrives on a diversity of perspectives. To help draw these wide-ranging perspectives to the University of Wisconsin-Madison, the Department of Chemistry launched the Chemistry Opportunities (CHOPs) program in …
Anxiety Among Few Certainties in Federal Shutdown
UW-Madison chemist named ‘Friend of Education’
Festschrift, Symposium Honor Professor John Wright’s Lifetime of Scientific Contributions
This fall, many of Professor John Wright’s colleagues and friends are teaming up to honor him on the occasion of his 70th birthday. The festivities began in June when the Journal of Physical Chemistry released …
Researchers capture speedy chemical reaction in mid-stride
Berry Group Captures Speedy Chemical Reaction in Mid-Stride
In synthetic chemistry, making the best possible use of the needed ingredients is key to optimizing high-quality production at the lowest possible cost. The element rhodium is a powerful catalyst — a driver of chemical …
3M Non-Tenured Faculty Award Recognizes Professor Trisha Andrew’s Solar Cell Research
Professor Trisha Andrew has received a 2013 3M Non-Tenured Faculty Award, which recognizes outstanding new faculty for the quality and pertinence of their research. 3M has selected Andrew for the award in recognition of her research …