Brian Popp, a graduate student in Shannon Stahl’s group, has won the 2006 Perkin Scholarship. This prestigious award is sponsored by the Society of Chemical Industry, and is affiliated with the 2006 Perkin Medal, won …
Awards & Honors
Chris Scarborough wins one of four Simga-Aldrich Innovation Awards
Chris Scarborough, a graduate student in Shannon Stahl’s group, has won one of four Simga-Aldrich Innovation Awards for Methodology in Organic Synthesis. Chris will receive a stipend for research and travel, and will also participate …
Associate Professor Thomas Brunold Finishes in 6th Place in Wisconsin Ironman Competition
This year’s Wisconsin’s Ironman had 2,400 competitors in its field. The event is one of the most grueling in the world — 2.4 miles of swimming, followed by 112 miles of cycling, then a 26.2 …
Professor Helen Blackwell Wins a Focused Giving Grant
We are delighted to report that Professor Helen Blackwell has won a Focused Giving Grant from the Johnson & Johnson Company. This completely unrestricted grant provides funding for her exciting and pioneering research on biofilms …
Sarah Jewell Wins Two Graduate Fellowships
We are delighted to announce that Sarah Jewell, a student in Helen Blackwell’s group, has won two graduate fellowships: the 2006-2007 ACS Division of Medicinal Chemistry Graduate Fellowship, and the 2006-2007 Pfizer Diversity in Organic …
Professor Helen Blackwell selected as a Burroughs Welcome Fund Investigator
Helen Blackwell has been selected as one of ten Burroughs Welcome Fund Investigators in the Pathogenesis of Infectious Disease. This prestigious award signifies the high regard the scientific and medical communities have for Helen’s accomplishments …
American Academy of Arts and Sciences has selected Professor Jim Skinner as a Fellow
We are delighted to announce that the American Academy of Arts and Sciences has selected our Chair Jim Skinner as a Fellow. Jim joins joins Dale Boger, Barbara J. Finlayson-Pitts, J. Andrew McCammon, Geraldine Richmond, …
Professor Laura Kiessling to be appointed as a Hilldale Professor
We are delighted to announce that Laura Kiessling will be appointed Hilldale Professor effective July 2006. A Hilldale Professor is one of the highest honors that a faculty member at UW can achieve, and Hilldale …
Governor Doyle to Dedicate the Irving Shain Chemistry Research Tower
The Irving Shain Chemistry Research Tower dedication celebrations will be held on Friday May 5th and Saturday May 6th, 2006. Governor Doyle and other top State and UW officials will be at the formal dedication …
Cathy Middlecamp Receives 2006 Judith S. Craig Distinguished Service Award
We are delighted to report that Cathy Middlecamp is the recipient of the 2006 Judith S. Craig Distinguished Service Award, the highest L&S Academic Staff Award. This award recognizes Cathy “as an individual who has …