Assistant Professor of Chemistry Luisa Whittaker-Brooks is one of the recipients of the prestigious 2021 Sloan Research Fellowship, given to researchers “whose creativity, innovation, and research accomplishments make them stand out as the next generation of scientific leaders.” The awards are open to scholars in eight scientific and technical fields: chemistry, computational and evolutionary molecular […]
Read MoreArticle from ACS.ORG The Publications Division of the American Chemical Society (ACS) has appointed Shelley D. Minteer, Ph.D., of the University of Utah as editor-in-chief of a portfolio of nine open access journals, all to be launched in 2021. The ACS Au family of journals will each focus on specific fields relevant to ACS and […]
Read MoreProfessor Morse recieved this award for his outstanding contributions to undergraduate research with the College of Science Award for Fostering Undergraduate Research Excellence. He will receive $20,000 to fund his research, including support for one or more enrolled undergraduate research assistants pursuing a degree in science or math. Research in Professor Morse’s group is directed […]
Read MoreJoel Harris has won the 2019 Eastern Analytical Symposium Award for Outstanding Achievements in the Fields of Analytical Chemistry. The award was presented at this year’s EAS Meeting in Princeton, NJ in November. It honors Joel’s innovative and diverse contributions in multiple fields of analytical chemistry. Joel is the 2nd U of U recipient of […]
Read MoreUniversity of Utah distinguished professor of chemistry Peter Stang and professor of pediatrics Anne Blaschke were two of 168 academic inventors named as Fellows of the National Academy of Inventors for 2019. Stang opened pathways in organic chemistry reactions and now explores ways to form molecules into self-assembled geometric shapes. Blaschke played key roles […]
Read MoreScientists probe the limits of ice Coexistence of ice and liquid water breaks down at the nanoscale By Paul Gabrielsen, Adapted from material by Daniel Moberg Nov. 5, 2019 – How small is the smallest possible particle of ice? It’s not a snowflake, measuring at a whopping fraction of an inch. According to new research published […]
Read MoreMapping the Kinetic Landscape of Biomolecular Processes Understanding biomolecular processes at the molecular level, which is often the goal of biophysical studies, requires bridging many time- and length scales. While computer simulations can now routinely capture the motion of most biomolecules for microseconds, biological processes typically occur on a millisecond or longer time scales. Moreover, […]
Read MorePresident Watkins has authorized the appointment of Valeria Molinero as the first Jack and Peg Simons Endowed Professor of Theoretical Chemistry. The appointment began on July 1, 2018, and has been established with a generous gift from Jack and Peg Simons and in recognition of Jack’s outstanding contributions to theoretical chemistry. Annual donations will accelerate this […]
Read MoreLuisa Whittaker-Brooks, assistant professor of chemistry, is working on two critical challenges of our time – alternative energy sources and low cost electronics for daily use. “We plan to embark in these endeavors by synthesizing well-defined and high-quality materials for applications in solar energy conversion, thermoelectrics, batteries, and electronics,” says Luisa. “We will also […]
Read MoreThe J. Willard Marriott Library and the Office of the Vice President for Research hosted the first annual Celebrate U: A Showcase of Extraordinary Faculty Achievements on March 9, 2016. The event highlighted University of Utah faculty who reached a pinnacle of professional success in 2015. Chemistry professor Bethany Buck-Koehntop was featured as one of the […]
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