This week is our third of four interviews that provide a snapshot of research and life in the University of Wisconsin-Madison Department of Chemistry during summer. Taylor Evans is a rising fourth-year chemistry graduate student …
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Summer Research Snapshot: Graduate Student Leslie Rank
When you imagine Madison in the summer, it’s easy to think of a beautiful sunset at the Terrace, a picnic at Concerts on the Square, or a leisurely morning at the Dane County Farmers’ Market, …
Alumna Michelle Buchanan Named Deputy for Science and Technology at Oak Ridge National Laboratory
Michelle Buchanan (Ph.D. ’78, Taylor) has been appointed as deputy for science and technology at the Department of Energy’s Oak Ridge National Laboratory (ORNL). Her appointment is effective Oct. 1, 2017. Since 2004, Buchanan has served …
In words and glass, collaboration unlocks birth of modern chemistry
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 …
Professor Ned Sibert Named American Chemical Society Fellow
University of Wisconsin–Madison chemistry Professor Ned Sibert is one of 65 newly selected American Chemical Society fellows. The fellows program honors scientists who have made important contributions to the chemical sciences. Sibert directs the Theoretical Chemistry Institute in the …
Professor Andy Buller Arrives in Madison
Assistant Professor Andy Buller has arrived to Madison. His office is room 5112 and his lab is room 5116. Please stop by to welcome him to the department.
Professor Judith Burstyn Assumes Department Chair Role
Professor Judith Burstyn has been selected by her chemistry faculty colleagues to serve as the next department chair and began this role on July 1. Following four years of service as chair, Professor Robert McMahon …
Alumnus Yeng Her Becomes First Hmong-American to Earn M.D./Ph.D.
In May 2017, Yeng Her (B.S. ’07) became the first known Hmong-American to earn an M.D./Ph.D. degree. He earned the degrees from Mayo Clinic in Rocester, Minn. As reported by the Wisconsin State Journal, his …
Weix Group Arrives in Madison
Professor Dan Weix and several members of his research group have arrived in Madison. Please stop by their offices on the seventh floor of the Daniels Building to say hi and welcome them to the …