Professor John Berry and colleagues have detected and characterized a new oxidation state of sulfur, S23–. They document the finding in the Journal of the American Chemical Society (JACS), in a paper published March 21. …
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Better battery imaging paves way for renewable energy future
Professor Bassam Shakhashiri Discusses the Wisconsin Idea on WPR
Professor Bassam Shakhashiri appeared as a guest on Wisconsin Public Radio’s Larry Meiller Show on Monday, April 13. The episode, “Triumphs and Failures of the Wisconsin Idea in the Area of Science,” is now posted …
14 Chemistry Researchers to Present at Undergraduate Symposium
The 2015 Undergraduate Symposium on Thursday, April 16, will feature 14 outstanding undergraduate chemistry major researchers and undergraduate researchers working with chemistry faculty. The event will take place at Union South, primarily in Varsity Hall, from …
New materials repel oil underwater, could better clean up oil spills
Romnes Award Supports New Research Areas in Yoon, Gopalan Groups
Professor Tehshik Yoon knows that transforming an industry is no small task. Helping chemical manufacturers ‘go green’ will take time, cutting-edge research, and support. Undaunted, Yoon and his team of 12 students are pioneering methods …
Dervan, Leopold, Linton and Splinter to receive honorary degrees in May
Goldwater Scholarship awarded to three UW-Madison students
Solution-grown nanowires make the best lasers
Six Chemistry Students Named 2015 NSF Graduate Research Fellows
The U.S. National Science Foundation (NSF) has announced its 2015 class of NSF Graduate Research Fellows, and six UW-Madison chemistry graduate students are among the fellowship recipients. Fellowship awardees include Alexa Barres (Mecozzi), Allison Cardiel …