Department News

Department News

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Research Highlights

MSDFT Calculations Reveal a Quantum-Switch Mechanism in Photosynthesis

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Professor Jiali Gao and his collaborators have recently published a new paper in Nature Plants that explores problems and solutions related to photosynthesis and bioengineered plants.

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Staff Profiles, Student Profiles

hUMNs of Chemistry #12

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Andrea Ligocki, Chuck Tomlinson, and Bethany Widholm share their stories.

Timothy Lodge
Faculty Honors/Awards

Regents Professor Timothy Lodge elected to National Academy of Engineering

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Timothy Lodge has been elected to the National Academy of Engineering for “contributions to the understanding of the dynamic properties of multicomponent polymers and self-assembled structures."

McKnight Land-Grant Professor Courtney Roberts
Faculty Honors/Awards

Professor Courtney Roberts selected for McKnight Land-Grant Professorship award

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Courtney Roberts has been awarded the McKnight Land-Grant Professorship, an award created for highly-promising junior faculty members.

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Faculty Profiles, Staff Profiles

hUMNs of Chemistry #11

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Steven Diaz, Chris Douglas, and Dan MacEwan share their stories.

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Staff Honors & Awards

Chellina Angok receives CSE Outstanding Service Award

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Senior Laboratory Technician Chellina Angok has been recently awarded the Outstanding Service Award from the College of Science and Engineering.

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Faculty Honors/Awards, Faculty Profiles

Professor Peter Carr retires after over 45 years on Department of Chemistry faculty

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Distinguished University Teaching Professor Peter Carr has retired from the Department of Chemistry after a 47 year career as a University of Minnesota faculty member.

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Faculty Profiles, Staff Profiles

hUMNs of Chemistry #10

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Lourenco Braga, Cal Mergendahl, and William C. K. Pomerantz share their stories.

3M Alumni Professors Massari and Roberts
Faculty Honors/Awards

Massari and Roberts receive 3M Alumni Professorships

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Professor Aaron Massari and Assistant Professor Courtney Roberts have been named 3M Alumni Professors. The award recognizes comprehensive excellence in teaching, mentorship, and outreach.

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Staff Profiles, Student Profiles

hUMNs of Chemistry #9

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Samantha Houchlei, Marianne Meyersohn, and Mike Puskarich share their stories.