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Alex Miller, associate professor of chemistry, is the recipient of the 2021 NC-ACS Distinguished Lecture Award. The award is given annually to a chemist within the NC-ACS section who has made significant and recognized research contributions to the chemical sciences.
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The Chemistry Extra Mile Award goes to undergraduate supervisors Maribel Borger, Calvin Grant, Tyler Motley and Kathleen Nevins for nurturing a positive environment, demonstrating crisis leadership, embracing collaborative problem solving and encouraging team-thinking.
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Morgan Walker, fourth year-doctoral student in the Redinbo Research Group, is one of eight recipients of the WCC Merck Research Award.
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Kathleen Riley is the recipient of the 2021 Colonial Metal George Benvengo Memorial Student Award. The award recognizes a student’s work in performing fundamental or applied research focusing on any precious metals.
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We are pleased to announce the promotion of Thomas Freeman from teaching assistant professor to teaching associate professor.
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Through participation in NIIMBL and engagement with partners like NC State’s Biomanufacturing Training and Education Center (BTEC), UNC aims to continue developing technologies and innovations that meet the needs of North Carolina’s biopharmaceutical industry.
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Our Spring/Summer 2021 alumni newsletter is here! The newsletter includes updates from the department on the many exciting initiatives and events occurring year-round.
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Calvin Grant and Mandy Melton are this year’s recipients of UNC’s Employee Forum’s Perfect Addition Award. Read more about our recipients and the award.
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The Dick Research Group is focused on creating new sensor technology for the detection of PFAS, a group of synthetic “forever” chemicals. Doctoral student Rebecca Clark is conducting research on the effectiveness of the sensor’s ability to detect PFOS, a pollutant in the PFAS group.