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 Archived News & Announcements
|  | 08.21.09
Welcome to our Fall, 2009 Graduate Class
A new fall begins and all over campus the University of Florida has a lot of new faces running around. Read More  |
|  | 08.17.09
The Department of Chemistry welcome Dr. Wei.
Just Arrived! A big welcome to Dr. David Wei, who joins our faculty as an Assistant Professor this fall. Read More |
|  | 07.07.09
The Robert Robinson Award
Professor Alan Katritzky receives the Royal Society of Chemistry
Robert Robinson Award
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|  | 05.22.09
Prof. Bartlett receives the Royal Society of Chemistry Boys-Rahman Award
Professor Rodney J. Bartlett has been named the recipient of the Royal Society of Chemistry S F Boys A Rahman Award Read More |
|  | 05.22.09
Prof. Schanze wins 2009 ACS Florida Award
Professor Kirk S. Schanze is the recipient of the 2009 Florida Award presented annually by the Florida Section of the American Chemical Society. Read More |
|  | 05.22.09
Fall 2009 ACS/CCG Excellence Graduate Student Travel Award
The winners of the Spring, 2009 award have been announced! The Department of Chemistry would like to congratulate: Read More |
|  | 05.22.09
Three UF Students Win Prestigious Goldwater Scholarships
The Barry M. Goldwater Scholarship and Excellence in Education Foundation named three UF students as scholarship recipients for the 2009-2010 academic year Read More |
|  | 05.13.09
Professor So Hirata receives Camille Dreyfus Teacher-Scholar Award.
Assistant Professor So Hirata is a recipient of the Camille Dreyfus Teacher-Scholar Award, Read More |
|  | 03.26.09
Martin recipient of the 2009 Charles N. Reilley Award.
Prof. Charles R. Martin received the 2009 Charles N. Reilley Award given by the Society for Electroanalytical Chemistry Read More |
|  | 03.20.09
Professor Nick C. Polfer receives NSF CAREER Award.
Assistant Professor Nicolas Polfer is supported by the Analytical and Surface Chemistry Program in the Chemistry Division of NSF for the project entitled Read More |
|  | 03.19.09
ACS Division of Analytical Chemistry select Zhi Zhu for fellowship award
Graduate student Zhi Zhu has been selected as a recipient of a nine-month
graduate fellowship by the American Chemical Society Division of Analytical
Chemistry. Read More |
|  | 03.17.09
McElwee-White receives the UF Doctoral Mentoring Awards.
The Graduate School has announced that Professor Lisa McElwee-White has been selected as one of five recipients of the University's Doctoral Dissertation Advisor/Mentoring Award for 2008-2009. Read More |
|  | 03.06.09
The Max Planck Institute for Polymer Research honors Dr. Ken Wagener
Butler Professor of Polymer Chemistry, Dr. Ken Wagener, will be honored with the Max Planck Institute for Polymer Research Award on June 13th, 2009 Read More |
|  | 02.11.09
2008-2009 College Teaching Awards
The Teaching/Advising Awards Committee of the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences has recommended that Dr. James Horvath receive one of the 2008-2009 College Teaching Awards. Read More |
|  | 01.07.09
So Hirata receives the NSF CAREER Award.
Assistant Professor So Hirata has received funding from National Science Foundation's most prestigious award for junior faculty. Read More |
| | 12.10.08
Scientists build ‘roach motel’ for nasty bugs of the bacterial variety
Scientists at the University of Florida and the University of New Mexico have created tiny microscopic spheres that trap and kill harmful bacteria in a manner the scientists liken to “roach motels” snaring and killing cockroaches. Read More |
|  | 10.29.08
Chemistry Research Building was renamed Sisler Hall.
The Chemistry Research Building was renamed in honor of Harry H. Sisler in recognition of his outstanding work and commitments to the Department of Chemistry and the University of Florida. Read More |
|  | 09.27.08
Chemistry Research Building to be renamed Sisler Hall
At its Spring meeting, the University Board of Trustees approved the renaming of the Chemistry Research Building to Sisler Hall. Read More |
| | 08.22.08
Professor Kirk Schanze named Editor of New ACS Journal
The American Chemical Society will introduce its 36th journal, Applied Materials & Interfaces, and Professor Kirk S. Schanze is its founding editor. Read More |
| | 07.10.08
The 2008 Annual Medal of the International Academy of Quantum Molecular Sci
Assistant Professor So Hirata has been selected to receive the 2008 Annual Medal of the International Academy of Quantum Molecular Science. Read More |
|  | 06.11.08
Professor George Christou named a 2008 UF Research Foundation Professor.
Professor George Christou has been named as one of six CLAS faculty among thirty-three total selected for a UF Research Foundation Professorship for 2008. Read More |
| | 06.10.08
Professor. Nick C. Polfer received the 2008 ASMS Research Award
Assistant Professor. Nick C. Polfer received the 2008 ASMS Research Award at the 56th ASMS conference in Denver, CO. Read More |
| | 06.03.08
The American Heart Association Predoctoral Fellowship.
Ms. Jamie L. Kear was recently awarded a two-year American Heart Association Predoctoral Fellowship. Read More |
| | 04.22.08
Outstanding Undergraduates, 2008
The Department of Chemistry recently chose five outstanding undergraduates to win awards funded by UF alumni and friends. Read More |
| | 04.22.08
Chemistry Major Wins National Award
Jennifer K. Mattler, a junior chemistry major, has received the 2008 Gladys Anderson Emerson Scholarship. Read More |
|  | 04.22.08
The Madelyn Lockhart Dissertation Fellowship Award
Ms Huimeng Wu, a student of Prof. Charles Cao's, was recently awarded the Madelyn Lockhart Dissertation Fellowship Award Read More |
| | 04.22.08
Martin recipient of the 2009 Charles N. Reilley Award.
Prof. Charles R. Martin will receive the 2009 Charles N. Reilley Award given by the Society for Electroanalytical Chemistry Read More |
|  | 04.02.08
Congratulations to Three of our Undergraduates!
Three UF Chemistry Undergraduates have been named University Scholars. Read More |
| | 03.13.08
Christou recipient of the 2008 Florida Award in chemistry.
Dr. George Christou, Drago Professor of Chemistry at the University of Florida, is the recipient of the 2008 Florida Award in chemistry, presented annually by the Florida Section of the American Chemical Society. Read More |
|  | 02.26.08
Center for Catalysis wins multiple awards.
On February 18th and 19th the Center for Catalysis participated in the 2008 UF Engineering and Science Fair. Read More |
| | 01.11.08
Professor Christou appointed an Honorary Professor
Prof George Christou has been appointed as an Honorary Professor at the London Centre for Nanotechnology. Read More |
|  | 12.18.07
Veige receives NSF CAREER Award
Assistant Professor Adam Veige has received funding from NSF's most prestigious awards program for junior faculty, the Faculty Early Career Development (CAREER) Program. Read More |
| | 12.07.07
McElwee-White elected as Chair-Elect of the ACS Division of Organic Chemist
Prof. Lisa McElwee-White has been elected Chair-Elect of the American Chemical Society Division of Organic Chemistry. Read More |
| | 11.26.07
HP Outstanding Junior Faculty Award
Assistant Professor So Hirata receives the HP Outstanding Junior Faculty Award Read More |
|  | 11.13.07
Department recognizes 14 graduate students for Procter & Gamble Award
We are pleased to announce the recipients of the Procter & Gamble Awards for excellence in graduate research. Read More |
|  | 11.08.07
Cao receives NSF CAREER Award
Prof Charles Cao has received a Faculty Early Career Development (CAREER) Award from the National Science Foundation. Read More |
|  | 09.05.07
The Department of Chemistry welcome two new faculty.
This fall the Department of Chemistry welcomes two new faculty members Dr. Nick Polfer and Dr. Stephen Miller. Read More |
|  | 08.20.07
CLASS OF 2007
The Department of Chemistry extends an enthusiastic welcome to it's 49 new graduate students.
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|  | 07.24.07
Professor Tan accepts invitation to NIH
University of Florida chemistry professor, Weihong Tan has accepted an invitation to serve as a member of the Enabling Bioanalytical and Biophysical Technologies Study Section, Center for Scientific Review. Read More |
|  | 06.01.07
Keaffaber, undergraduates travel to Hong Kong for UF study abroad program
During the first half of May, ten undergraduate students joined Dr. Jeffrey Keaffaber in a UF study abroad program entitled "Chemical and Environmental Aspects of the Theme Parks in Hong Kong." Read More |
| | 05.09.07
Department recognizes outstanding undergraduates
In April, the Department chose four outstanding undergraduates to win awards funded by UF alumni and friends. Read More |
| | 05.07.07
Congratulations to our Spring BS Graduates!
On Sunday, May 6th, 66 chemistry majors received their bachelor’s degrees, 25 in the standard chemistry program and 41 in the biochemistry track. Read More |
|  | 04.25.07
Center for Catalysis presents "Frontiers in Catalysis"
The Center for Catalysis at the University of Florida is proud to announce the "Frontiers in Catalysis" symposium on Friday, April 27th. Read More |
|  | 04.23.07
Hong to receive Ralph E. Powe Junior Faculty Enhancement Award
Assistant Professor Sukwon Hong has been selected by ORAU to receive a 2007 Ralph E. Powe Junior Faculty Enhancement Award. Read More |
|  | 04.18.07
Wagener honored during the annual Humboldt Foundation meeting in Germany
Butler Professor of Polymer Chemistry Dr. Ken Wagener received an Alexander von Humboldt Research Award for U.S. Senior Scientists on March 23rd in Bamberg, Germany. Read More |
|  | 04.17.07
McElwee-White awarded a UFRF Professorship
Professor Lisa McElwee-White has been awarded a University of Florida Research
Foundation Professorship recognizing her research and scholarship accomplishments over the past five years. Read More |
|  | 04.13.07
WATOC awards Bartlett the 2008 Schroedinger Medal
The World Association of Theoretical and Computational Chemists (WATOC) has
awarded the 2008 Schroedinger Medal to Professor Rod Bartlett. Read More |
|  | 04.10.07
Bartlett received ACS Award in Theoretical Chemistry last month in Chicago
Professor Rodney J. Bartlett, Graduate Research Professor of Chemistry and Physics, received the 2007 ACS Award in Theoretical Chemistry during an award ceremony held during the 233rd National ACS Meeting in Chicago, March 26-30, 2007. Read More |
|  | 04.09.07
Richards named a 2007 Distinguished Teaching Scholar
Professor Nigel J. Richards has been named a new 2007 member of UF’s Academy of Distinguished Teaching Scholars. Read More |
|  | 04.06.07
Annual Löwdin Lecture and Department Colloquium to take place on April 6
The University of Florida Quantum Theory Project and the Department of Chemistry will present the Annual Löwdin Lecture and Department Colloquium on Friday, April 6th. Read More |
| | 02.28.07
Center for Catalysis Wins Second Place Overall in Science Fair
Congratulations to the Center for Catalysis on their win in the 2007 Engineering & Science Fair! Read More |
|  | 01.09.07
HHMI awards recognize Chemistry faculty member and graduate student
Professor Jon Stewart and graduate student Andrew Lampkins received 2006 Howard Hughes Medical Institute awards. Read More |
|  | 01.05.07
UF REU Program Now Accepting Applications
The University of Florida is now accepting applications for the Summer 2007 domestic and French REU programs. Read More |
|  | 01.03.07
Chemistry Welcomes New Chair
The Department of Chemistry is pleased to announce the appointment of Dr. Daniel R. Talham as Chair. Read More |
|  | 12.23.06
UF Community Says Goodbye to Harry Sisler
Our friend and colleague Harry H. Sisler, Distinguished Service Professor Emeritus, passed away December 23, 2006. Read More |
| | 12.19.06
Wagener Receives Humboldt Research Award for Senior U.S. Scientists
Butler Professor of Polymer Chemistry Dr. Ken Wagener has been honored with an Alexander von Humboldt Research Award for U.S. Senior Scientists. Read More |
|  | 12.11.06
Nobel Prize winner and Chemistry Alumnus to visit department
Robert Grubbs, winner of the 2005 Nobel Prize in chemistry, is scheduled to visit the Chemistry Department on Friday. Read More |
|  | 09.26.06
Stewart wins International Biocat Award 2006
Dr. Jon Stewart was honored with the Biocat Award 2006 at the 3rd International Congress on Biocatalysis, held at the Hamburg University of Technology. Read More |
|  | 09.15.06
Bartlett to receive 2007 ACS Award in Theoretical Chemistry
Professor Rodney J. Bartlett, Graduate Research Professor of Chemistry and Physics, has been selected as the recipient of the 2007 ACS Award in Theoretical Chemistry. Read More |
| | 09.06.06
Katritzky awarded Kost Medal
Professor Alan Katritzky was awarded the Kost Medal by the International Scientific Partnership Foundation for achievements in the chemistry of heterocyclic compounds. Read More |
|  | 08.25.06
2006 Graduate Students
This fall, 59 new chemistry students have begun their graduate studies. See the "Read More" link for photo contact sheet (pdf). Read More |
|  | 08.18.06
Fall Departmental Meeting
The Fall Departmental Meeting will be held Tuesday, August 22, 2006 at 9:30 a.m. in CLB 130. All faculty, staff, students and other employees are invited to attend. See you there! |
|  | 07.18.06
Lennon receives 2006 Davis Productivity Award Commemorative Plaque
Jim Lennon, Chemistry's Coordinator of Administrative Services, received a 2006 Davis Productivity Award Commemorative Plaque for developing a re-utilization program for laboratory renovations. Read More |
|  | 07.18.06
Chemistry welcomes new faculty member
The Department of Chemistry welcomes Dr. Aaron Aponick, Assistant Professor. Read More |
|  | 06.05.06
Megumi Yoshioka wins Mike Collins Scholarship Award
Graduate student Megumi Yoshioka received the Mike Collins Scholarship Award. Read More |
| | 06.05.06
Katritzky awarded Honorary Doctorate
Kenan Professor Alan Katritzky has been awarded an Honorary Doctorate by the University of Jena. Read More |
|  | 05.31.06
Roitberg awarded Fulbright Fellowship
Dr. Adrian Roitberg was awarded a Fulbright Fellowship to spend 3 months in Argentina. Read More |
| | 05.31.06
Christou appointed to Canadian Supreme Court Advisory Panel on Nanoscience
Dr. George Christou was recently invited onto the Scientific Advisory Panel on Nanoscience of the Supreme Court of Canada. Read More |
| | 05.08.06
Departmental staff members recently presented with service awards
Several Chemistry Department staff members were recognized by the Dean for 10, 15, 20 or 25 years of service. Read More |
|  | 05.05.06
Martin named Senior Editor of Nanomedicine
Crow Professor of Chemistry Dr. Charles R. Martin has been made the U.S. Senior Editor for a new journal called Nanomedicine. Read More |
|  | 04.27.06
Edwin Homan awarded NSF Predoctoral Fellowship
Undergraduate chemistry major Edwin Homan has been awarded a National Science Foundation Graduate Research Fellowship, which provides three years of support for graduate study leading to research-based master's or doctoral degrees. Read More |
|  | 03.27.06
Bowden and Keller receive Graduate Student Teaching Awards
Graduate students John Bowden and Julia Keller have been selected as recipients of Graduate Student Teaching Awards for 2005-2006. Read More |
|  | 03.13.06
Lin Wang awarded ACS fellowship
Graduate student Lin Wang has been selected as a recipient of a nine-month graduate fellowship by the American Chemical Society Division of Analytical Chemistry Fellowship Committee. Read More |
|  | 03.09.06
Keller to attend meeting of Nobel Laureates in Lindau
Graduate student Julia Keller has been selected to attend the Nobel Laureates meeting in Lindau, Germany from June 24 through June 30. Read More |
|  | 03.08.06
Keaffaber and Richards receive 2006 CLAS teaching awards
Dr. Jeffery Keaffaber and Dr. Nigel Richards have received two of the 2006 College of Liberal Arts & Sciences teaching awards. Read More |
|  | 01.10.06
Castellano receives NSF CAREER Award
Professor Ronald K. Castellano has received funding from NSF's most prestigious awards program for junior faculty, the Faculty Early Career Development (CAREER) Program. Read More |
|  | 12.13.05
Dr. Deumens appointed Director of High Performance Computing
Dr. Erik Deumens has been appointed as the first Director of the High Performance Computing (HPC). Read More |
| | 11.01.05
Tan Named Fellow of AAAS
University of Florida chemistry professor,
Weihong Tan has been selected as a fellow in the American Association for the Advancement of Science, or AAAS. Read More |
| | 10.05.05
Chemistry Alumnus Awarded Nobel Prize!
Congratulations to Robert Grubbs, an organic chemist whose work on catalysis has led to a wide variety of applications in medicine and industry, who shares the 2005 Nobel Prize in chemistry. Bob, a UF alumnus (BS 1963, MS 1965), did research with Merle Battiste. Read More |
|  | 09.28.05
3rd annual Florida Inorganic Mini Symposium
FIMS 2005. The 3rd annual Florida Inorganic Mini Symposium was held at UF September 24. More than 60 participants from USF, FSU and UF attended high-quality talks and posters given by graduate students from the three institutions. Read More |
|  | 08.08.05
Fall Departmental Meeting
The Fall Departmental Meeting will be held Friday, August 19, 2005 at 9:30 AM in room CLB 130. All faculty, staff, students, and other employees are invited to attend. See you there! |
| | 05.09.05
UF contributions to state degrees in chemistry
Over the past five years, the Chemistry Program at the University of Florida has produced 64% of all chemistry PhD degrees, 23% of all chemistry bachelors, and 24% of all chemistry masters in Florida. Overall, our department accounts for 30% of all chemistry degrees in the State of Florida. |
|  | 10.27.04
Vala named Florida Blue Key Distinguished Faculty
We congratulate Prof. Martin Vala on his receipt of a Blue Key Distinguished Faculty award. Prof. Vala was selected by this undergraduate organization on the basis of his long record of outstanding scholarship, teaching, mentoring, and service at the University of Florida. |
|  | 10.01.04
Ohrn receives the Florida Teacher/Scholar Award
Yngve Ohrn received the 2003-04 University of Florida Teacher/Scholar Award, the university's highest honor for faculty who demonstrate excellence in teaching and scholarly activity and exhibit visibility within and beyond the university. Read More |
|  | 08.16.04
Four New Faculty Members
We welcome Dr. Tammy Davidson, Senior Lecturer in Organic Chemistry and Assistant Professors Gail Fanucci, So Hirata, and Adam Veige. |
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