Congratulations to Dr. Jenna Tashiro and Dr. Sarah Fullington, post-docs with Professor Sam Pazicni’s lab, for their work to advance understanding in Chemical Education. They have been awarded highly competitive National Science Foundation (NSF) for …
Faculty & Staff Awards
Professor M. Thomas Record, Jr. to Receive the 2024 Ignacio Tinoco Award
The Biophysical Society is pleased to announce that M. Thomas Record, Jr., PhD, of the University of Wisconsin-Madison, will receive the 2024 Ignacio Tinoco Award.
Ive Hermans named 2023 ACS Fellow
The American Chemical Society has named 42 members as ACS fellows, recognizing and rewarding outstanding achievements in and contributions to science, the profession, and ACS. Prof. Ive Hermans of UW–Madison’s Department of Chemistry was named …
A significant connection: Pam Doolittle wins J. Calvin Giddings Award for Excellence in Education
Dr. Pamela Doolittle was recently named the recipient of the J. Calvin Giddings Award for Excellence in Education. The award recognizes individuals who enhance “the personal and professional development of students in the study of …
Department of Chemistry holds 2023 Student Awards Ceremony
Because of generous donations from many benefactors, the Department of Chemistry was able to award nearly $390,000 in student support and research scholarships.
Professor Kyoung-Shin Choi awarded Samsung’s 2023 Ho-Am Award
Samsung’s Ho-Am Foundation has announced that Professor Kyoung-Shin Choi of the University of Wisconsin–Madison’s Department of Chemistry has been named the 2023 Samsung Ho-Am Prize Laureate in the category of Chemistry and Life Sciences.
Taylor Award Recipients Announced
Léa Gustin, Assistant General Chemistry Lab Director has won the James W. Taylor Award for Teaching Excellence. Due to personal circumstances, Gustin did not be present at the 2023 symposium, but she will be presenting at …
Buller wins Sloan Research Fellowship
Buller’s colleagues nominated him in part for his establishment of a new research program in biocatalysis and protein engineering that straddles basic and applied sciences. Buller has also helped lead the department’s efforts to improve the experience of graduate students.
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 …
Doolittle Promoted to Distinguished Faculty Associate
Pam Doolittle, a long-time member of the Department of Chemistry has been promoted to Distinguished Faculty Associate. In order to achieve this title, a professional must perform at a level of proficiency, have extensive experience, knowledge, and skills, as well as provide guidance and training to peers or other academic staff.