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Graduate student explores art of science communication
New Chemistry Tower Grows More Every Day
Construction workers install the second of two main trusses that will support the building above the larger lecture room and learning studio. [Photo by Prof. John Moore] By John Moore and Bob McMahon Project Leaders …
UW-Madison chemist works to develop new bioengineering strategy
Andrew Buller, professor of chemistry at UW-Madison, is working to develop methods to create new protein building blocks in living systems. This chemical research, recently recognized with a $2.2 …
Detailed PICture reveals how tooth enamel is strong enough to last a lifetime
Physicist Pupa Gilbert used PIC mapping to find that the way enamel crystals are misoriented likely deflects cracks, leading to teeth’s lifelong strength.
Mob Mentality: Bacteria send signals before massing for an attack. Helen Blackwell has discovered how to listen in, and block deadly cells’ ability to swarm.
When Helen Blackwell describes how disease-causing bacteria become virulent, it’s hard not to imagine the little buggers whistling to each other in a dark alley, like bad …
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 …
Student support and insurance are backbones to the Fall Research Competition
UW–Madison faculty and staff recipients of Fall Research Competition awards say they are thankful for the funding to help them acquire the resources they need to engage in their research. But just as important, they say, is the student support and insurance the competition provides as they apply for extramural funding.
Making biominerals: nature’s recipe is old, evolved more than once
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 …