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Fri, 05/27/2022

Professor Heather Desaire named April 2022 Sutton Family Research Impact Award Recipient

The Department of Chemistry congratulates Professor Heather Desaire on receiving the April 2022 Sutton Family Research Impact Award! The Sutton Award is a monthly competition among chemistry faculty. Every month, the Chemistry Department Chair and Associate Chairs review the peer-reviewed papers published by chemistry faculty from the three previous months to select a winner. The recipient receives a $500 cash prize and is featured on the departmental website. 
Mon, 05/16/2022

16 KU Engineering faculty members among most cited researchers in the world, study shows

LAWRENCE — Sixteen faculty members at the University of Kansas School of Engineering are among the top 2% of scientists worldwide cited by others in research publications, according to a study from Stanford University. ...

Thu, 05/12/2022

Center creating lab-on-a-chip technology for medical tests wins $6.6 million in continued NIH funding

LAWRENCE — A research center based at the University of Kansas that develops rapid next-generation tests for a host of human ailments like cancer, stroke and COVID-19 recently earned $6.6 million in continued funding over the next five years from the National Institutes of Health's National Institute of Biomedical Imaging...

Wed, 05/11/2022

Zeke Piskulich awarded 2022 Justin Jankunas Doctoral Dissertation Award in Chemical Physics

Congratulations to Dr. Zeke Piskulich, our recent PhD graduate, on receiving the Justin Jankunas Doctoral Dissertation Award in Chemical Physics from the American Physical Society (APS). Zeke is an exceptional scholar who continues receiving recognition for his outstanding work at KU, even after graduation!
Fri, 05/06/2022

KU recognizes 13 students with 2022 University Awards, Campanile Award

LAWRENCE — The University of Kansas has awarded 13 students with honors that recognize community engagement, leadership and academics. ...

Tue, 05/03/2022

Associate Professor Michael Johnson named March 2022 Sutton Family Research Impact Award recipient

The Department of Chemistry congratulates Associate Professor Michael Johnson on receiving the March 2022 Sutton Family Research Impact Award! The Sutton Award is a monthly competition among chemistry faculty. Every month, the Chemistry Department Chair and Associate Chairs review the peer-reviewed papers published by chemistry faculty from the three previous months to select a winner. The recipient receives a $500 cash prize and is featured on the departmental website. 
Tue, 04/26/2022

Dr. Zeke Piskulich selected to receive 2022 Marnie and Bill Argersinger Award for Outstanding Doctoral Dissertation in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math

The University Department of Chemistry is honored to announce that Dr. Zeke Piskulich, our recent PhD graduate, has been selected to receive the 2022 Marnie and Bill Argersinger Award for Outstanding Doctoral Dissertation in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math!
Mon, 04/25/2022

KU announces new 2022-2026 Self Graduate Fellows

Tue, 04/19/2022

Three students to compete for Udall Scholarships

LAWRENCE — Three students at the University of Kansas are nominees for Udall Undergraduate Scholarships, which recognize students who demonstrate leadership, public service and commitment in the fields of tribal public policy, Native health care or the environment.  ...

Wed, 04/06/2022

Associate Professor Marco Caricato named February 2022 Sutton Family Research Impact Award recipient

The Department of Chemistry congratulates Associate Professor Marco Caricato on receiving the February 2022 Sutton Family Research Impact Award! 
Tue, 03/29/2022

U.S. News & World Report ranks 51 KU graduate programs in top 50 among public schools

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Fri, 03/04/2022

Professor Heather Desaire earns January 2022 Sutton Family Research Impact Award

If you’ve been vaccinated against COVID, or if you suffered through a COVID infection, you have had the SARS-CoV-2 spike protein in your body.  This protein resides on the surface of the infamous virus and is the molecule that vaccine developers needed to introduce to your immune system, so your body could generate its own defense against SARS-CoV-2, prior to you being exposed. 
Tue, 03/01/2022

Anton Barybin receives K-INBRE Symposium Poster Presentation Award (Opens in new window)

Sixteen undergraduate students were honored for their scientific research presentations at the 20th annual Kansas IDeA (Institutional Development Awards) Network of Biomedical Research Excellence (K-INBRE) Symposium held virtually Jan. 13-14, 2022.
Mon, 02/28/2022

Peter Hierl: May 17, 1941 - February 18, 2022

The department mourns the loss of retired Prof. Peter Hierl. Peter began his independent career at KU in 1969 and taught in the department of chemistry for 45 years. Born in Brooklyn New York, Peter earned his undergraduate degree from MIT in 1963 and carried out his doctoral studies at Rice University, earning his Ph.D. in 1966.  His research focused on the gas phase reactions of ions and molecules and his collegiality and humor will be missed.  His obituary can be found on the Lawrence Journal-World's website.
Fri, 02/25/2022

Adaptable, at-home COVID testing device developed at KU receives funding boost

LAWRENCE — An at-home COVID-19 testing device developed by a University of Kansas professor is another step closer to hitting the market. ...

Thu, 02/10/2022

Forty-nine KU students receive Undergraduate Research Awards for spring

LAWRENCE — This spring, 49 KU students will receive an Undergraduate Research Awards (UGRA). UGRA recipients are awarded a $1,000 scholarship as they work on research and creative projects with mentors from KU. ...

Fri, 02/04/2022

The 2021 KU Chemistry newsletter is up online!

The University of Kansas Department of Chemistry is excited to announce that our 2021 Newsletter is available online! 2021's newsletter cover story features Dr. Jon Tunge, our Richard S. Givens Chair in Chemistry. Inside, you will also find features on our three Goldwater Scholars, Chancellors Club Teaching Professor Dr. Misha Barybin, student researchers and more.
Tue, 02/01/2022

Cindy L. Berrie: December 2021 Sutton Family Research Impact Award Recipient

The Department congratulates Dr. Cindy L. Berrie on receiving the December 2021 Sutton Family Research Impact Award for her research titled "Atomic Force Microscopy-Based Static Plowing Lithography Using CaCO3 Nanoparticle Resist Layers as a Substrate-Flexible Selective Metal Deposition Resist!" Please read more about her team's work below. 
Fri, 01/28/2022

Theodore (Ted) Kuwana, PhD: Aug 3, 1931–Jan 1, 2022

Dr. Ted Kuwana, 90, of Seattle, WA, died at Northwest Hospital after several weeks of pneumonia. He was the founding father of a new field in chemistry called spectroelectrochemistry, which was created by combining two well-known analytical techniques of electrochemistry and spectroscopy.
Thu, 01/27/2022

Professor Steven Soper receives 2022 Ralph N. Adams Award in Bioanalytical Chemistry

Prof. Steven A. Soper received the 2022 Ralph N. Adams Award in Bioanalytical Chemistry, which is an international award recognizing significant contributions to the field of bioanalytical chemistry.
Mon, 01/24/2022

KU, KU Medical Center faculty named recipients of Higuchi-KU Endowment Research Achievement Awards

LAWRENCE — Four University of Kansas faculty members on the Lawrence and Medical Center campuses are this year’s recipients of the Higuchi-KU Endowment Research Achievement Awards, the state higher education system’s most prestigious recognition for scholarly excellence. ...

Mon, 01/24/2022

Emeritus Distinguished Professor Theodore “Ted” Kuwana: August 3, 1931 - January 1, 2022

The Department of Chemistry is saddened to announce the passing of our friend and colleague, Emeritus Distinguished Professor Theodore “Ted” Kuwana.
Tue, 01/04/2022

Steven A. Soper: November 2021 Sutton Family Research Impact Award Recipient

The Department congratulates Dr. Steven A. Soper on receiving the November 2021 Sutton Family Research Impact Award!
Tue, 12/21/2021

Ward Thompson: October 2021 Sutton Family Research Impact Award Recipient

The Department congratulates Dr. Ward Thompson on receiving the October 2021 Sutton Family Research Impact Award! Please read more about his research below. ...

Thu, 11/11/2021

Three seniors named as finalists for Marshall Scholarships

LAWRENCE — Three seniors at the University of Kansas have advanced in the competition for prestigious scholarships for study in the United Kingdom. ...

Wed, 11/10/2021

Tim Jackson: September 2021 Sutton Family Research Impact Award Recipient

The Department congratulates Dr. Tim Jackson on receiving the September 2021 Sutton Family Research Impact Award! Please read more about his research below. ...

Fri, 10/15/2021

KU nominates seven for Rhodes, Marshall scholarships

LAWRENCE — The University of Kansas has nominated six current seniors and a recent graduate for prestigious fellowships for study in the United Kingdom with the support of the university’s Office of Fellowships. ...

Thu, 10/14/2021

Four educators receive Chancellors Club Teaching Professorships

LAWRENCE — KU Endowment has announced the recipients of the 2021 Chancellors Club Teaching Professorships. The honorees are health care educators at the KU School of Medicine-Wichita and KU School of Nursing and professors of geophysics and chemistry at KU’s Lawrence campus. ...

Thu, 09/30/2021

Program manager pivotal to success of KU research centers

Gathering and consolidating the required materials for a 400-page proposal is no easy feat. But Cady Bush managed the massive task expertly for a recent submission — one of many accomplishments that chemistry professor Susan Lunte credits for the continued success of her research center.
Thu, 09/23/2021

Professor Jon Tunge named first Richard S. Givens Chair in Chemistry

The Department of Chemistry is thrilled to announce that Professor Jon Tunge has been named the first Richard S. Givens Chair of Chemistry.  Professor Tunge was selected based on his continued excellence in all three areas of research, teaching, and service.  He will hold the Chair for a three-year term and receive research support from the associated endowment.  We are pleased to begin this Chair, which honors the contributions of Prof. Rich Givens, and very grateful to all our generous donors for making this program possible.