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Chemistry Faculty Search 2022
The Department of Chemistry seeks to fill two tenure-track or tenured faculty positions beginning immediately.

Minnesota researchers discover key feature in invasive cancer cell migration
University of Minnesota researchers have demonstrated that cancer cells can migrate from regions of high stiffness to regions of lower stiffness

Associate Professor Renee Frontiera receives Department of Energy grant for solar photochemistry research
Associate Professor Renee Frontiera has received $635,000 from the Department of Energy (DOE) Office of Science for her research on solar photochemistry. Her project will focus on using advanced Raman spectroscopy techniques to improve the design of molecular systems for solar energy conversion.

In memoriam: Professor Emeritus Wayland E. Noland (12/08/1926 - 10/04/2022)
Professor Emeritus Wayland E. Noland passed away on October 4, 2022 at the age of 95. He first arrived on campus 71 years ago, followed by a 64-year faculty career, giving him the distinction as the the longest-serving tenured faculty member in University of Minnesota history. For the many people whose time in Chemistry falls within Prof. Noland’s notable career, it is difficult to think of the department without him.

Professor Theresa Reineke named Prager Chair in Macromolecular Science in Chemistry
Professor Theresa Reineke named Prager Chair in Macromolecular Science in Chemistry
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