Two University of Connecticut Chemistry professors recently received Research Excellence Program (REP) awards. Dr. Eugene Pinkhassik recently received the award for his proposal, “Catch and Release of Nucleic Acids with Porous Nanocapsules.” Dr. Yao Lin was awarded for his proposal, “Mechanics of Processive Enzymes that Degrade Crystalline Polymers and Its Implications in Designing Macromolecular Machines.” […]
Early College Experience at UConn Chemistry
Last week UConn opened its doors to 34 high school students from Berlin High School and Orville H. Platt High School (Meriden, CT) for a day of science lectures, demonstrations and hands on laboratory activities. The trip was coordinated by the Early College Experience office and Dr. Fatma Selampinar, with science activities hosted by Dr. Rouge, Dr. Quardokus and their students […]
Yao Lin Receives Supplemental NSF Award
From IMS News: Dr. Yao Lin has received an NSF supplemental award for his research “Material Properties of Complex Macromolecules Containing Synthetic Polyamino Acids.” The $71,067 supplement will run 5/10/18-5/09/20.
Undergraduate Student Awards
AMERICAN CHEMICAL SOCIETY (ACS) AWARD Presented to the top graduating senior. Vincent Pistritto ACS DIVISION OF ANALYTICAL CHEMISTRY AWARD Presented to a student who displays an aptitude for a career in Analytical Chemistry. Lacie Dube ACS DIVISION OF INORGANIC CHEMISTRY AWARD Recognizing achievements by an undergraduate in organic chemistry pursuing a career in […]
Meet Vincent Pistritto, Class of 2018
Vincent Pistritto BS, chemistry; BA, music Hometown: Woodbury, Connecticut Extracurriculars: Member of UConn Wind Ensemble and Symphony Orchestra; student coordinator with Honors Initiatives for Prospective Students (HIPS) Scholarships: Dr. Victor Rizza Scholarship, Dr. Charles E. Waring Chemistry Scholarship, James L. and Shirley A. Draper Scholarship, William R. Granquist Jr. Memorial Scholarship; William P. O’Hara Endowed Scholarship; […]
Prof. Jie He Wins AAUP Excellence Award
UConn-AAUP Excellence Awards Committee selected Chemistry Professor Jie He as a recipient of the 2018 UConn-AAUP Excellence Award – Excellence in Research and Creativity, Early Career. Congratulations, Jie!
Art in Nanochemistry
Kumar Group Uses Electron Microscopes to Create Awe-Inspiring Images Nature is a masterful artist, responsible for the sweeping vistas around us. Nature’s hand is also evident on the microscopic level when microscopic objects are magnified a billion times over. Using high power electron or optical microscopes, Professor Challa V. Kumar and his Ph.D. students capture […]
Chemistry Students Elected to Phi Beta Kappa
The following students in Chemistry have been elected to Phi Beta Kappa this year. Phi Beta Kappa is the nation’s oldest and most widely recognized honors society, celebrating achievement in the liberal arts and sciences. Congratulations to: Halle Barber Nicole Gomez Mark Johnson Aaron Cesar Lopes Jessica Elena Ortegon Ayushi Sanjay Pathak Zachary Daniel Stempel […]
Charlene Fuller Celebrates 30 Years at UConn
Congratulations to Charlene Fuller, our wonderful Supply Manager, on 30 years of service at the University of Connecticut!
Chem Undergrad Awarded NSF Graduate Research Fellowship
Vincent Pistritto, a chemistry major and student working in Dr. Nicholas Leadbeater’s group has been awarded an NSF Graduate Research Fellowship. Vincent was also featured in CLAS with other members of the Class of 2018. Read More>>>