Department News
Department News
M-SPIRE: one of two UMN-affiliated projects named as finalists in NSF Regional Innovation Engine Competition
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M-SPIRE, led by Prof. Marc Hillmyer, has been named as a finalist in the NSF Regional Innovation Engine Competition.
Professors Theresa Reineke and Jane Wissinger named ACS Fellows
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Distinguished McKnight University Professor Theresa Reineke and Distinguished University Teaching Professor Jane Wissinger have both been named American Chemical Society Fellows for 2023.
Professor Phil Bühlmann receives ACS’ 2023 Minnesota Award
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Professor Phil Bühlmann received the ACS' 2023 Minnesota Award earlier this year; given to an outstanding researcher who has shown commitment and innovative work in chemistry-related fields.
Will Howitz joins Chemistry faculty as new Organic Laboratory Director
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The Department of Chemistry will welcome Will Howitz to the faculty in fall 2023 as an Assistant Professor and the new Organic Lab Director.
Alexander Umanzor receives Merck Research Award for Underrepresented Chemists of Color
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PhD candidate Alexander Umanzor received the Merck Research Award for Underrepresented Chemists of Color in recognition of his scientific achievements and dedication to service and mentorship.
Professor David Blank appointed Associate Dean for Undergraduate Programs
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The University of Minnesota College of Science and Engineering Dean Andrew Alleyne named Professor David Blank Associate Dean for Undergraduate Programs.
Fourteen students recognized at 22nd annual GSRS
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Each year, the GSRS gives UMN Chemistry graduate students the opportunity to present a research highlight to their peers, mentors, and a panel of judges.
UMN hosts Green & Sustainable Chemistry Workshop for High School Teachers
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The department hosted 16 high school teachers for a three-day Green and Sustainable Chemistry workshop. Now in its sixth year, the workshop has now served more than 100 high school instructors.
Distinguished McKnight University Professor Ilja Siepmann honored with John M. Prausnitz Award
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Distinguished McKnight University Professor Ilja Siepmann recently received the 2023 John M. Prausnitz Award.
Energy and U eclipses 100,000 student milestone
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It’s official: more than 100,000 students in the Twin Cities metro area have engaged with chemistry through the biannual Energy and U program. With the completion of the May 2023 series, the interactive show – which teaches third, fourth, and fifth graders about the First Law of Thermodynamics – surpassed this major education milestone.