Kevin Heylman, a graduate student in the Goldsmith group, has been selected to attend the 65th Lindau Nobel Laureate Meeting. The meeting will be held in June in Lindau, Germany. He will be one of …
Graduate News
One Lab, Three Takes on Mentoring
The Graduate Student Ryan Van Hoveln might be busy with his own research, but he’s not too busy to come and see how his three Chem 346 (Intermediate Organic Chemistry Laboratory) mentees are faring at …
Graduate Students Li, Dolinar, Kreitler Win Conference Awards
Graduate student Linsen Li, a member of the Jin group, has received a Graduate Student Gold Award from the Materials Research Society. Li was awarded a cash prize and a plaque at the society’s fall meeting …
Chemistry Students Merit University, ACS, Industry Honors
Robert Newberry, a graduate student in the Raines group, has received an ACS Division of Organic Chemistry Graduate Fellowship. Newberry will present a poster on his research at the 2015 National Organic Symposium at the …
Chemistry Graduate Students Receive NSF, NIH, ACS and Industry Awards
Since this fall, UW-Madison chemistry graduate students have received a number of prestigious awards from institutions such as the National Science Foundation (NSF), National Institutes of Health (NIH), and American Chemical Society (ACS). Heather Hodges, …
Chemistry Graduate Students Recognized at National Conferences
Graduate students from the Department of Chemistry attend a variety of national conferences across the country. Since last fall, many students have received recognition for their poster presentations or research talks. James Checco, Gellman group, …
Chemistry Graduate Students’ Cool Science Images Garner Recognition
From the frumpish mug of an oyster toadfish to delicate crystalline “flowers” of cobalt pyrite, 12 winners of the 2014 University of Wisconsin-Madison Cool Science Image contest were announced on March 25. Ten still images …
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 …
Delving into a Climate Puzzle with the Push of a Button
As UW-Madison graduate student Jen Kaiser settles into life in Smyrna, Tenn., this summer, her days develop a rhythm. She wakes up early, checks the weather forecast, and heads to Sewart Air Force Base. There, …
Hilldale and Holstrom Awards Support Summer Research Projects for 10 Chemistry Majors
Ah, summer in Madison. After a snowy winter, there’s nothing quite like a bike ride around one of Madison’s beautiful lakes, a visit to the bustling Dane County Farmers’ Market, or a scoop of Babcock …