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Alexy is 2013 - 22nd Annual NC State Undergraduate Research Symposium Winner
Chemistry undergraduate Eric Alexy (Mentor: Jonathan Lindsey) is at the top of the list of winners of the 22nd Annual NC State Undergraduate Research Symposium A full list of winners is here. Posted April 30, 2013
Students awarded Certificates of Accomplishment in Teaching
The following graduate students have completed our first Foundations in Teaching year-long training program:
- Leiah Carey
- James McCord
- Jonathan Mills
- Tara Moening
- Caleb Porter
Nacole King wins Travel Award
Nacole King, a graduate student in the Maggard group has been awarded an ACS Women Chemists Committee Travel Award sponsored by Eli Lilly & Company. This grant is in the amount of $1000 to support her travel to the ACS 246th National Meeting & Exposition in Indianapolis, Indiana. Posted April 17, 2013
PhD Alums featured in Cosmo
A company, Tea and Honey Blends started by PhD Grads Tashni-Ann Dubroy and Tiffani Bailey-Lash has been featured in the May issue of Cosmopolitan Magazine. The article also highlights their social mission, which is to promote young girls in science. Posted April 10, 2013
14th Annual Department of Chemistry Poster Session
The 14th Annual Department of Chemistry Poster Session was held the weekend of March 22nd at the Doubletree by Hilton. A total of 103 posters were submitted. One of the goals of this poster session was to select the most outstanding posters at the junior and senior level in the areas of Chemical Biology, Analytical, Organic, Inorganic, Physical as well as a BASF Award and the Caitlin J. Muddiman Award. Judges circulated the posters throughout the evening and poster awards (consisting of a certificate and a check to follow) were presented. Click here for a full listing. Posted April 1, 2013
Franzen Group Article hits F1000 Prime
The Franzen group's recent article on "Catalytic efficiency of dehaloperoxidase A is controlled by electrostatics--application of the vibrational Stark effect to understand enzyme kinetics" has been reviewed by the F1000 Prime. Posted March 26, 2013
Departmental PhotoCHEMISTRY Working Group Formed
The NC State University PhotoCHEMISTRY Working Group brings together a diverse set of researchers who focus on investigating light absorption, primary photophysical processes, and photocatalysis in molecular systems and materials. Posted March 22, 2013
Lugo-Morales takes first in Graduate Student Research Symposium
Leyda Lugo-Morales in the Sombers group has one first place in the 8th Annual Graduate Student Research Symposium with her poster presentation entitled "Enzyme-modified Carbon Fiber Microelectrode Based on the Voltammetric Detection of H2O2. The Symposium was held, Tuesday, March 19. Poster presentations were divided into seven broad academic categories. Judges selected a first, second and third place winner in each category. More information is posted at the Symposium web site. This work has also recently been described in the NCSU student newspaper, The Technician. Posted March 21, 2013
Chemistry Department Welcomes New Faculty Member
Professor Felix (Phil) Castellano will join the Department of Chemistry at NCSU in Fall of 2013. He brings a prestigious research program in photochemical sciences to NCSU, and we all look forward to interacting with him as our new colleague. Posted March 17, 2013
Enterpreneur of the Year to Melander and Cavanagh (Biochemistry)
NCSU Results Magazine recently profiled the start of Agile Sciences and the recent win of the Entrepreneur of the Year award given by NCSU's Office of Research, Innovation and Economic Development. Posted March 17, 2013
Chemistry Department wins NIOSH College and University Health and Safety Award
The Department of Chemistry is pleased to accept this years NIOSH College and University Health and Safety Award. The award measures 10 criteria, including chemical hygiene plans, waste minimization and laboratory conditions. More information can be found at The NCSU Bulletin. Posted March 14, 2013
David Muddiman Elected as Treasurer and to the Executive Board of the United States Human Proteome Organization
Professor David Muddiman has been elected as treasurer and to the executive board of the US Human Proteome Organization. More information is available at http://www.ushupo.org. Posted February 19, 2013
Lucian Lucia Elected New Chair of the ACS Cellulose & Renewable Materials (CELL) Division
Lucian Lucia was recently elected to serve as Chair of the ACS CELL Division for the next two years. CELL is a rapidly growing ACS Division whose mission is to promote research in biopolymers, soft materials, sustainability, and green chemistry. CELL recognizes on an annual basis outstanding PI contributions to renewable materials science & engineering through the Anselm Payen Award as well as recognizing (in conjunction with Eastman Chemical Co.) an outstanding graduate student's research. For more information on CELL and the latter awards, please go to: http://cell.sites.acs.org
2013 Summer Internship Program now accepting applications
The NCSU Dept. of Chemistry Summer Internship Program is now accepting applications for the Summer 2013 term! Take the next step in your chemistry career with our research-intensive program for undergraduate students. For information on the program and how to apply, click here. Posted January 21, 2013
Monica Enamorado joins BASF as a Member of their Professional Development Program
Graduate student Monica Enamorado has accepted BASF's offer of employment as a member of their Professional Development Program (PDP). This PDP program is designed to expose the employee to diverse experiences and requires those opportunities to be in multiple regions of the United States. The program provides challenging assignments and offers the opportunity for substantial contributions to BASF, while at the same time, advancing the employee's professional growth and development. Monica is a 5th year grad working in Professor Comins' group. Posted January 21, 2013
Muddiman's collaborative research highlighted
Professor David Muddiman's collaborative research with Professor Bala Rao in Engineering has been highlighted. The research was published in Molecular & Cellular Proteomics and was recently highlighted in Biotechniques. Posted January 9, 2013
Muddiman elected to ASMS Board of Directors
Professor David Muddiman was recently elected to the Board of Directors of the American Society for Mass Spectrometry (www.asms.org). Posted January 9, 2013