Continue readingSolar energy conversion focus of Emory chemist’s new research
Dr. Douglas Mulford is featured in a recent Emory Report article about innovative approaches to online teaching. He discusses the logistical challenge of moving lab courses online, including new methods for promoting teamwork between students. Additionally, he discusses creating dynamic online lectures to keep students engaged. “Too much of what we think of as online…Continue readingChemistry featured in Emory Report for innovative online teaching
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Chemistry welcomes new faculty
For the first time, a team of chemists have lifted the hood on the mechanics involved in the mysterious interplay between sunlight and molecules in the atmosphere known as ‘roaming reactions’, which could make atmospheric modelling more accurate. The theoretical and computational work for the relevant study was performed by a team in the US…Continue readingJoel Bowman part of ‘roaming reactions’ study that sheds new light on atmospheric molecules
Tim (Tianquan) Lian is one of the investigators involved in the North Carolina-based Center for Hybrid Approaches in Solar Energy to Liquid Fuels (CHASE). The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) will provide $100 million in funding to new artificial photosynthesis research projects, including a $40 million award to CHASE to accelerate fundamental research of the…Continue readingTianquan (Tim) Lian part of new DOE-funded CHASE Center
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Goal setting for graduate school
“Applying 411” is a special blog series about applying to graduate school in chemistry–at Emory and in general. The goal of this series is to demystify the process and help applicants feel confident as they seek a home for their graduate studies.Continue readingGoal setting for graduate school
Francesco Evangelista, associate professor of chemistry, has been chosen as the 2020 recipient of the International Academy of Quantum Molecular Sciences medal. The IAQMS is the leading international organization for the development and application of quantum theory for chemistry and chemical physics. This prestigious medal is given annually “to a young member of the scientific community who…Continue readingFrancesco Evangelista awarded 2020 medal by the International Academy of Quantum Molecular Sciences
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Cassie Zaremba named T32 Fellow
Graduate scholar Cassie Zaremba has been named a T32 fellow as part of the Anti-Infectives Training Grant. The NIH-funded training grant supports graduate students in the biomedical and biosciences enrolled in the Laney Graduate School of Emory University who conduct basic research dealing with mechanisms of antimicrobial resistance and therapeutic discovery to combat infectious diseases.…Continue readingCassie Zaremba named T32 Fellow
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Ana Cheng receives Kirschstein Fellowship
Graduate scholar Ana Cheng has been awarded a Ruth L. Kirschstein Predoctoral Research Fellowship, an F31 award. The purpose of this Kirschstein-NRSA program is to enable promising predoctoral students with potential to develop into productive, independent research scientists to obtain mentored research training while conducting dissertation research. The program also seeks to enhance the diversity…Continue readingAna Cheng receives Kirschstein Fellowship
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
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