Emily Pacek describes her research journey, including a “life-changing” experience as an inaugural participant in Emory Chemistry’s NSF REU program.Continue readingEmory Chemistry REU participant calls experience “life-changing”
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In an age where misinformation about science and our health runs rampant, the new podcast – a collaboration between Maia and her sister, Elena – shares biochemistry knowledge to help others become more informed and “normalize” researching and discussing scientific topics. Continue readingGrad student Maia Vierengel launches new STEM podcast
Dennis Liotta provides a view on the life-changing impact that federally funded university research can have in the Atlanta Journal-Constitution. Continue readingAJC Opinion: Despite Trump Cabinet member’s claim, taxpayer-funded science pays dividends
A repurposed algae protein gives a greener biocatalytic approach to valuable molecular building blocks Continue readingResearch from Biegasiewicz and Davis labs featured in C&EN
Yao Wang is a member of two funded teams and will receive two awards n the inaugural year of Scialog: Quantum Matter and Information, a three-year initiative aiming to promote broader interactions among different sectors of the quantum science community and spark interdisciplinary projects to enhance our understanding of the quantum world.Continue readingYao Wang part of two teams awarded funding in 1st Year of Scialog: Quantum Matter and Information
Raphael Ribeiro is co-editor of a new book, “Polariton Chemistry: Molecules in Cavities”, along with Joel Yuen-Zhou at UC San Diego, and Professor Chris Giebink at the University of Michigan. Polariton Chemistry is a rapidly emerging field that is focused on understanding the extent to which physical and chemical properties of molecules change when they are placed in an optical microcavity. Continue readingRaphael Ribeiro is co-editor of a new book on the emerging field of Polariton Chemistry
As a process development senior scientist at Amgen, Ogonna J. Nwajiobi helps advance the commercial development of high-quality medicines for patients with unmet medical needs.Continue readingPhD Alum Ogonna J. Nwajiobi selected for Emory’s 40 Under 40
BareBones STEM is a science communications initiative led by Emory graduate students. Chemistry graduate student Maia Vierengel spotlights Bucella Group research in a recent blog.Continue readingBareBones STEM features Daniela Buccella
James Kindt, a longtime member of Emory University’s Department of Chemistry, uses photography to capture insects and inspire students, all while bridging chemistry, climate and community.Continue readingJames Kindt brings community science into focus
A new approach to an established reaction boosts the ability to synthesize vinylic ethers—key building blocks for many molecules important to human health. The journal Organic Letters published the breakthrough, made by chemists at Emory University.Continue readingPuzzle-solving chemist helps boost synthesis of key bioactive compounds