New Tower In addition to finishing the facades of the new tower, a lot more exterior work remains to be accomplished before we can move in. For example, sidewalks need to be completed, planters finished, …
Year: 2021
Chemistry graduate students use virtual ‘zine to bridge gap between arts and science
Although art and science are commonly viewed as two completely unrelated ventures, over the years, their coexistence has been realized as more compatible than immiscible. Graduate students from the Department of Chemistry, through their recently established art and literary magazine, are advocating for this interdisciplinary approach and the benefits it renders. The Benzine, besides being a great pun, is a platform for the chemistry community to share their art, build a sense of community and alleviate stress.
Construction Update 04/12/2021
New Tower The exterior of the new tower looks better every day as workers apply terra cotta decorative panels to the north façade. The southwest and west façades are already finished, so it won’t be …
Ogorek wins NDSEG fellowship from DOD
Ashley Ogorek (Martell) won a National Defense Science and Engineering Graduate Fellowship from the Department of Defense. This highly competitive fellowship fosters training in science and engineering disciplines of military importance for US citizens. Only …
Maza wins 2021 Teaching Assistant award
Andrew Maza (Landis) won the Dorothy Powelson Teaching Assistant Award, which recognizes outstanding performances by TAs in the natural sciences. Maza was nominated by Prof. Dan Weix for his many contributions while teaching the CHEM …
Wickens wins Faculty Early Career Development award from NSF
Prof. Zachary Wickens has won a Faculty Early Career Development (CAREER) award from the National Science Foundation. With this Award, the Chemical Synthesis Program of the NSF Division of Chemistry is supporting Wickens and his students, whose research enables the rapid and sustainable access to molecules integral to the pharmaceutical and agrochemical industries.
New nondestructive optical technique reveals the structure of mother-of-pearl
Most people know mother-of-pearl, an iridescent biomineral also called nacre, from buttons, jewelry, instrument inlays and other decorative flourishes. Scientists, too, have admired and marveled at nacre for decades, not only for its beauty and optical properties but because of its exceptional toughness.
Construction Update 04/05/2021
Daniels Wing Rejuvenated after 16-Day Shutdown The Daniels wing re-opened right on time at 9:00 am, Wed Mar 31, at which time occupants returned, checked that fume hoods were working appropriately and restarted research work. …
Construction Update 03/29/2021
Daniels 16-Day Shutdown Nearly Complete Wow! The first half of the chemistry complex’s heart-lung transplant is nearly finished, and the patient is responding well to treatment. As this is written the Daniels wing remains closed …
Pazicni wins 2021 Distinguished Faculty Postdoc Mentoring Award
Prof. Sam Pazicni was presented with a 2021 Distinguished Faculty Postdoc Mentoring Award from the University of Wisconsin Postdoc Association at a virtual awards ceremony held on March 26. “Professor Pazicni’s inclusive, caring approach to …