I’m standing alone in an empty lab. No reaction mixtures stirring in the hoods. No pipettors lined up on the benches. No glassware on the drying racks. The movers have just finished packing up the last of our things as we complete the final stage of our move to Emory University, and I want to…Continue readingJen Heemstra on the importance of relationships in science
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Graduate scholar Yixiao Dong was inspired by chameleons to develop ‘smart skin’ that changes color in the sun.Continue readingChameleons inspire ‘smart skin’ that changes color in sun
Nanoscale devices made from DNA are opening up a new era in bio-medical research and materials science.Continue readingDNA ‘origami’ takes flight in emerging field of nano machines
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Aaron Bosse wins ARCS Award
Graduate scholar Aaron Bosse has received the 2019 ARCS Award in recognition of his research accomlishments.Continue readingAaron Bosse wins ARCS Award
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When is it time to leave a PhD program?
In her C&EN column, “Office Hours”, Emory Department of Chemistry professor Jen Heemstra argues that getting a master’s degree is a decision, not a downgrade.
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‘super heroes’ in fight against ‘superbugs’.Continue readingChemists teach old drug new tricks to target deadly staph bacteria
In her C&EN column, “Office Hours”, Emory Department of Chemistry professor Jen Heemstra discusses three things faculty can do to help their students struggling with mental health issues.
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In her C&EN column, “Office Hours”, Emory Department of Chemistry professor Jen Heemstra discusses how mental wellness for grad students and postdocs begins with faculty.
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The “Biological Discovery through Chemical Innovation” initiative is led by professors Haian Fu and Huw Davies.Continue readingNew Emory initiatives drive innovation in the basic sciences
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How to combat imposter syndrome
Jen Heemstra discusses overcoming imposter syndrome in her C&EN column, “Office Hours”.Continue readingHow to combat imposter syndrome