Carol Clark profiles the Davies Group with a focus on a recent Nature paper, the latest in a series demonstrating the ability to use a dirhodium catalyst to selectively functionalize C-H bonds in a streamlined manner, while also maintaining virtually full control of the three-dimensional shape of the molecules produced.Continue readingChemical catalyst turns ‘trash’ to ‘treasure’
“It was kind of like there were two of me! On Monday, Wednesday, Friday I was doing chemistry and laboratories, and on Tuesday and Thursdays I studied the classics.” Dr. Anne Gorden (EC’ 96) describes her undergraduate experience at Emory as a tale of two worlds. Her desire to study chemistry dated back to high school. Learning…Continue readingDr. Anne Gorden, a scholar in translation
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Ground state: Getting started at Emory
The stories of eight summer rotation students offer a glimpse of the first year, first semester graduate experience in the Emory University Department of Chemistry.Continue readingGround state: Getting started at Emory
As Senior Lecturer for the Department of Chemistry, Dr. Jose Soria has taught lectures and laboratories ranging from introductory 100-level courses to 400-level advanced courses. His sees the classroom as a space for scientific discussion and the sharing of ideas, an approach which has been well-received by his students and undergraduate TAs. Dr. Soria’s dedication…Continue readingDr. Jose Soria receives Emory Williams Distinguished Undergraduate Teaching Award
We have previously featured several undergraduate students to celebrate their unique experiences and amazing accomplishments within the Department of Chemistry. Recently, we checked in with some of these students to learn more about what they have been up to since being featured. Read on to find out what these bright minds are doing now! Matthew…Continue readingUndergraduate student round up: where are they now??
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Best friends make the best chemists
Graduate scholars Ally Boyington and Mallory Theis discuss leadership and science in the chemistry graduate program.Continue readingBest friends make the best chemists
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Tamra Blue carries on the family legacy
For 38 years, Tamra Blue’s grandmother worked in food service at Emory so that her daughter, Tamra’s mother, could attend school here. So, when the time came for Tamra to apply to graduate school, Emory was at the top of her list. When she got her offer of admission, she remembers thinking, “I got into Emory. Emory…Continue readingTamra Blue carries on the family legacy
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Notes from a dancing scientist
Laura Briggs explores the intersection between dance and chemistry.Continue readingNotes from a dancing scientist
The Emory Department of Chemistry is an epicenter of cutting-edge research in organic, inorganic, biomolecular, and physical chemistry fueled by its motivated and passionate graduate students. We have featured a few outstanding graduate students in previous blogs who embody the mission of our department to engage in teaching and research efforts as a collaborative scientific…Continue readingGraduate student round up: where are they now?
Carli Kovel is a chemistry enthusiast through and through. She spends her time conducting research in an inorganic chemistry lab, but has found herself interested in a wide range of topics in chemistry. And while her passion for all things chemistry may be making it a bit difficult for her to decide on a future…Continue readingCarli Kovel embraces her passion for chemistry
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Looking back on 2017
Happy New Year! As we welcome 2018, let’s reflect on some of the great things that happened during 2017. Francesco Evangelista was awarded the 2017 Dirac Medal, one of the world’s most prestigious awards for theoretical and computational chemists under 40 The Department launched “The Chemmys” seminar series with Dr. W. Carl Lineberger giving the…Continue readingLooking back on 2017
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Alumni spotlight round up
The Emory University Department of Chemistry is fortunate to have an outstanding group of alumni with diverse career trajectories in academia, industry, and beyond. Here’s what a few of them are up to… Susan Richardson With over 20 years of experience, former research chemist at the Environmental Protection Agency, Dr. Susan Richardson shares her insights…Continue readingAlumni spotlight round up