Vozza Professor of Chemistry Susanna Widicus Weaver arrived at UW–Madison in May to conduct research in prebiotic astrochemistry and on how life may form with the evolution of stars and planets. Weaver received a bachelor’s degree in chemistry at Illinois Wesleyan University (2000) and her Ph.D. in chemistry at California Institute of Technology (2005). She most recently was a professor of chemistry at Emory University.
New Faculty & Staff
Department welcomes Tina Wang, Assistant Professor
Assistant Professor Tina Wang arrived at UW-Madison on July 8, to conduct research in chemical biology, exploring the interplay between protein folding and function, and development of robust sensors and gene circuits. Wang received a …
Department welcomes Ryan Stowe, Assistant Professor
On August 1, 2019 chemist and education researcher Ryan L. Stowe, joins the Department of Chemistry. Stowe received his B.A. in chemistry from Albion College (2010) in Michigan and his Ph.D. in chemistry from The …
Department Welcomes Jeff Martell, Assistant Professor
Jeff Martell arrived at UW-Madison May 20, from a postdoctoral researcher position with Jeff Long at UC Berkeley’s Miller Institute. His group currently includes two first-year Ph.D. students, Edward Pimentel and Mario Cribari. Martell received his B.A. in chemistry and mathematics from Northwestern …
Department Welcomes Sam Pazicni, Assistant Professor
On July 1, chemist and educator Sam Pazicni, joined the University of Wisconsin-Madison Department of Chemistryfrom his faculty position as associate professor of chemistry at the University of New Hampshire. Pazicni received his B.A. in chemistry and music …
Boydston featured in L&S faculty focus
New Faculty Focus: Andrew J. Boydston Katie Vaughn View original post here Title: Associate Professor and Yamamoto Family Professor of Chemistry Hometown: Born in Tulsa, Oklahoma, but grew up in Eugene, Oregon. I consider Eugene my hometown. …
AJ Boydston, Associate Professor of Chemistry & Yamamoto Family Professor of Chemistry
On August 1, chemist AJ Boydston, joins the University of Wisconsin-Madison Department of Chemistry. He brings research scientist Dr. Chang-Uk Lee and students Johanna Schwartz and Brock Lynde with him from the University of Washington, …
Zachary Wickens, Assistant Professor
Assistant Professor Zach Wickens arrived at UW—Madison in June 2018. His group, which currently includes postdoctoral researcher Nicholas Cowper and graduate student Oliver Williams, works to discover new ways to control reactions and selectively break …
Laura Nkulu Joins Organic Chemistry Laboratories as Laboratory Technician
I am happy to announce Laura Nkulu has joined the department, filling the role of Laboratory Technician in the organic chemistry instructional stockroom. Laura joins us from the University of Notre Dame where she has …
Business Office Welcomes Marc Willadsen as Payroll/Benefits Specialist
We’re happy to announce Marc Willadsen has joined the department, filling the role of Payroll & Benefit Specialist. Marc has worked in the department as a student hourly for several years and has recently completed …