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Two graduate scholars receive Chateaubriand Fellowships

Graduate scholars Ordy Gnewou and Jessalyn Rogers, both of the Conticello Group, have been awarded Chateaubriand Fellowships. The Chateaubriand Fellowship is a grant offered by the Embassy of France in the United States to support outstanding Ph.D. students from American universities who wish to conduct research in France for a period ranging from 4 to…Continue readingTwo graduate scholars receive Chateaubriand Fellowships

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Chemistry launches COVID-19 website

The Department of Chemistry has launched a new website to provide information regarding our response to COVID-19. The department is following ALL university-level guidance surrounding COVID-19. The website provides chemistry-specific details related to these university-level policies. The website also includes a form where you can submit anonymous questions, concerns, or suggestions to chemistry leadership. Anonymous…Continue readingChemistry launches COVID-19 website

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Chemistry plans online celebrations of student awards

Chemistry awards over $30,000 to students annually to celebrate outstanding academic in coursework pedagogy, research, and outreach. Normally, awards are conferred during an in-person ceremony in the Science Commons. This year, due to campus closures, awards celebrations are going online. Undergraduate Virtual Awards Ceremony Friday, May 8th, 20209am-9pm@EmoryChem Twitter and Instagram Awardees will be celebrated…Continue readingChemistry plans online celebrations of student awards

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Ashley Diaz achieves breakthroughs in molecular research, now prepares for medical school

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Jen Heemstra discusses final exams during a pandemic in Chronicle of Higher Education

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Emory chemists featured on podcasts

Chemistry graduate scholars Misael Romero-Reyes (Heemstra Group) and Nusaiba Baker (Salaita Group) are featured on a recent episode of “Behind the Microscope“, a podcast featuring discussions with scientists about the process behind their research. They discuss the impact of COVID-19 on research. Bill Wuest is featured on a recent episode of the podcast “KNX In-Depth”…Continue readingEmory chemists featured on podcasts

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Chemistry celebrates three NSF GRFP awards and four honorable mentions

The Department of Chemistry is celebrating three NSF Graduate Research Fellowship awards and four honorable mentions in the 2020 competition.Continue readingChemistry celebrates three NSF GRFP awards and four honorable mentions

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Chemistry responds to COVID-19

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Why soap, sanitizer and warm water work against Covid-19 and other viruses

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Simple home science experiments for kids

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Ayanna Jones selected to attend AAAS Case workshop

First year graduate scholar Ayanna Jones has been selected to attend the American Associated for the Advancement of Science (AAAS) Catalyzing Advocacy in Science and Engineering (CASE) workshop. The workshop will take place March 29-April 1, 2020 in Washington, D.C. At the workshop, participants will gain knowledge on the structure and organization of Congress and…Continue readingAyanna Jones selected to attend AAAS Case workshop

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Two graduate scholars receive Dean’s Teaching Fellowship

Two fourth year graduate chemistry scholars have been awarded the prestigious Dean’s Teaching Fellowship. The award allows students to teach their own undergraduate course while completing their dissertation. The scholars, Misael Romero-Reyes (Heemstra Group) and Elaine Liu (MacBeth Group) have both pursued their interest in pedagogy throughout their Emory careers. Elaine will have the opportunity…Continue readingTwo graduate scholars receive Dean’s Teaching Fellowship