Department News
Department News
hUMNs of Chemistry #2
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Chellina Angok, Brandon Hosford, and Sapna Sarupria share their stories.
Professor Jane Wissinger retires after 25 years of teaching and service
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Distinguished University Teaching Professor Jane Wissinger retired in mid-August after 25 years of teaching and service for the Department of Chemistry.
Department of Chemistry launches two faculty searches: Experimental and Computational/Theoretical positions
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The Department of Chemistry at the University of Minnesota seeks one or more faculty member in the with expertise in the areas of Experimental or Computational / Theoretical Chemistry.
hUMNs of Chemistry #1
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Rana Abdu, Mollie Dunlap, and Aaron Massari share their stories.
Professor Courtney Roberts receives Amgen Young Investigators Award
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Assistant Professor Courtney Roberts recently received the 2023 Amgen Young Investigators Award, designed to support early career investigators who are making significant contributions in their field.
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.