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A note from the Glassblowing Lab.
Mat Puskar has been employed as a Student Employee in the Glassblowing Lab
for four and a half years. This year Mat has been nominated for “MSU Student
Employee of the Year”.
A reception for all the nominee’s will be held at the Kellogg Center,
Thursday
April 17th at 4:00 P.M. Refreshments will be served.
Mat has been a great asset for the Department. Please join me in showing your
support for Mat on Thursday.
Thank you,
Scott Bankroff
Scientific Glassblowing Lab
Michigan State University
517-355-9715 Ext 379
Jeffrey R. Gour, a graduate student in Professor Piotr Piecuch’s group,
received an Outstanding Student Poster Award from the Physical Chemistry
Division of the American Chemical Society. The award was presented to Jeff at
the 235th National ACS Meeting in New Orleans, LA, April 6-10, 2008.
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RESEARCH
AWARDS
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Blanchard, Gary J; Chemistry; $33,398; General Research /
Electrochemical and Spectroscopic Characterization of Triary / Methane
Compounds; Rubbermaid Inc
Borhan, Babak; Chemistry; $243,686; Regio and the
Steroselective Reactions in Synthesis of Heterocycles; NIH/PHS
Feig, Michael; Biochemistry & Molecular Biology CNS;
$175,165; Career: Structure, Dynamics, and Energetics of DNA Mismatch
Recognition; NSF
Mantica, Paul Franc; NSCL; $234,172; ACS Summer School; US
Dept of Energy
McCracken, John L; Chemistry; $3,000; Support for the Pfizer
Lectureship; Pfizer Inc
McCracken, John L; Chemistry; $397,314; Barros Research
Institute Grant; MSU Foundation
McCracken, John L; Chemistry; Hogan, Tim; Schock,
Harold; Case, Eldon D; Mahanti, S D; $183,045;
Development and Application of High Efficiency Thermoelectric Materials for
Power Generation; US Department of Navy
McCracken, John L; Chemistry; Hogan, Tim; Schock,
Harold; Case, Eldon D; Mahanti, S D; $279,266;
Development and Application of High Efficiency Thermoelectric Materials for
Power Generation; US Department of Navy
Spence, Dana Michael; Chemistry; $8,678; Monitoring Red
Cell Metabolism Using a Lab on a Chip; NIH/PHS
Spence, Dana Michael; Chemistry; $53,733; A Microchip Based
Blood Brain Barrier Mimic; NIH/PHS
Spence, Dana Michael; Chemistry; $232,066; Monitoring Red
Cell Metabolism Using a Lab on a Chip; NIH/PHS
Spence, Dana Michael; Chemistry; $25,000; Determination of
C-Peptide Levels in Plasma; Ortho Diagnostic Systems Inc
Tepe, Jetze P M; Chemistry; $150,000; Advancing a Family of
Orally Available NR-KB Inhibitors with Novel Mechanism of Action Through
Pre-Clinical Development; MI Univ Comm Init Challenge Fund
Swain, Greg M; Chemistry; $5,919; Expansion to ONR Award
N000140310995 - Advanced Analytical Methods for Water Quality
Monitoring (61-3499); US Office of Naval Research USDN
Swain, Greg M; Chemistry; $312,833; Fuel Cell Electrodes;
UTC Power Corporation
Waddell, Ruth Jean Helen; Criminal Justice; $2,400;
Detection of Gunshot Residue in Larvae and Decomposing Tissue Samples Using
Inductively Coupled Plasma-Mass Spectrometry; Forensic Sciences Foundation
Weliky, David P; Chemistry; $49,967; Solid-State NMR of
Viral Fusion Peptides and Proteins; NIH/PHS
Weliky, David P; $220,843; Solid State NMRof Viral Fusion Peptides and Proteins; NIH/PHS
Wulff, William Dean; Chemistry; $125,000; Total Synthesis of
Phomactins with Transition Metal Carbene Complexes; NSF |
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PATENTS AWARDS
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Hollingsworth, Rawle; Biochemistry; 2-thiaquinolizidines
and process for the preparation thereof*; 7,342,010
Kanatzidis, Mercouri; Chemistry; Pb-Ge-Te-compounds for thermoelectric
generators or Peltier arrangements*; 7,326,851
Smith, III, Milton R.; Chemistry; Catalytic boronate ester
synthesis from boron reagents and hydrocarbons; 7,329,769
Tepe, Jetze; Chemistry; Preparation of hymenialdsine
derivatives and use thereof; 7,335,769
Tepe, Jetze; Chemistry; NF-.kappa.B inhibitors and uses
thereof*; 7,345,078
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AWARDS, GRANT FELLOWSHIPS AND SCHOLARSHIPS
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2008 Chemistry Undergraduate Awards
Presented at the
Max T. Rogers Lectureship
Monday, April 21, 2008
ACS/Yates Awards
Outstanding Performance in Undergraduate Chemistry
Freshman Chemistry
Tiara Ahmad
David Bergman
Freshman Honors Chemistry
Kaitlin Young
Organic Chemistry
Andrew
Para
Ryan
Reynolds
Physical Chemistry
Kaveri Korgavkar
Micah Luderer
Analytical Chemistry
James Redwine
Thomas Loegel
Inorganic Chemistry
Jason Weerawat
Robert Clark Kedzie Award
Outstanding Chemistry Major
BA – Jessica Dominic
BS – Beverly Twiss
College and Departmental Awards
Bradford-Adams Scholarship in Chemistry
Ryan Spencer
Thomas A. Deline
Scholarship
Matthew Montney
Distinguished Award in Chemistry
Kenneth Barns
Ronald E. Goldsberry
Scholarship Award
Breanna Rutherford
Sumira Stein
Herbert T. Graham
Scholarship
Leslie Bateman
Daniel Garland
Hershel Goren Scholarship
Micah Luderer
Keki and Phyllis Mistry Award
Elizabeth Igrisan
Dr. Charles and Martha
Vincent Scholarship
Katira
Lewis
Walter R. & Margaret W.
Yates Memorial Scholarship
Jessica
Skrzela
Ryan
Hendricks
General Chemistry Office
Chemistry 141 Student Awards
1st Place – Hyun Jeong Kang
2nd Place – Paul Michael Wiitan
3nd Place – Yang Zhou
General Chemistry Office
Nontraditional Student Award
James Najdowski
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Fellowship Program
2008 Smithsonian Fellowships In-Residence Fellowships at
the Museums, Research Institutes and Offices of the Smithsonian
Institution. Additional information and application materials are
available at www.si.edu/research+study
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POSITIONS AVAILABLE
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Kansas State University, Manhattan, KS has a position
available for work in the area of photosynthesis research. Candidates
must have experience in low temperature laser-based spectroscopies and a
strong background in the area of physical/biophysical chemistry.
Application deadline: June 1, 2008. Applications should arrange
for a letter of interest, CV, and two letters of recommendation to be sent to
Professor Ryszard Jankowiak, Department of Chemistry, Kansas State
University, Manhattan, Ks. 66502. Voice: (785)
532-6785: Email: ryszard@ksu.edu
For more information about Kansas State, click on http://www.k-state.edu/
Eastern Illinois University, Charleston, Illinois
Position:
Nine-month temporary faculty position in the Department of Chemistry.
Responsibilities:
Teaching lecture and laboratory courses in general chemistry and general
education chemistry, with the possibility of teaching advanced courses in
area of specialty.
Qualifications:
Ph.D. in chemistry or related field and teaching experience preferred; MS
degree in chemistry or related field and evidence of commitment to teaching
excellence required.
Starting Date:
August 16, 2008
The University
Eastern Illinois University places priority on teaching excellence for a
student
and Community:
body in a residential setting. Approximately 10,000 on-campus students
are enrolled in undergraduate and graduate programs. Non-traditional
and part-time students are enrolled in programs at both on- and off-campus
sites. Eastern offers faculty a wide range of research and public
service activities. The University is located in east central Illinois
and combines the benefits of a community of 20,000 with access to several
large cities, including Chicago, St. Louis, and Indianapolis.
Closing Date:
Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position
is filled.
Applications:
Submit letter of application; curriculum vitae; transcripts (undergraduate
and graduate; unofficial acceptable at this time); and names, addresses, and
phone numbers of at least three references to Dr. Douglas G. Klarup,
Department of Chemistry, Eastern Illinois University, Charleston, IL 61920
(phone [217] 581-3322). Electronic submissions (dgklarup@eiu.edu) are acceptable.
Affirmative
Eastern Illinois University is an equal opportunity/equal access/affirmative
Action:
action employer committed to achieving a diverse community.
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LECTURE, SYMPOSIA, CONFERENCES,WORKSHOPS
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Graduate Students
and Researchers,
The 12th GLCACS Annual Conference is coming up at the University of Chicago
on May 10th, 2008. All graduate students, post-doc fellows and
researchers in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Biochemistry, Material
Sciences, Biomedical Engineering, and all other related areas are invited
to present your researches.
GLCACS aims at facilitating communication and career development for all
researchers in chemistry-related fields. Every year, GLCACS invites VPs
from major chemistry, bio-pharmaceutical and energy companies and
professors from prestigious universities to give speeches addressing
current issues. They also gather researchers from more than ten
universities to exchange ideas in the Poster Session and to compete for a
total of $600 cash award. In addition, recruiters from seven major
companies, including Abbott, BP, Hospira, Baxter and UOP, will attend the
career fair and present career opportunities to students and researchers.
This year, you are all encouraged to join our new panel on "Marketing
Yourself & Wow the Interview" and learn more insights and tactics
on how to extend your own careers.
Please check the attached documents for "Poster Application
forms" and "Poster Guideline." Please also notice the
following deadlines:
Poster Application and abstract submit: April 20th, 2008
Poster presentation slides: May 3, 2008
Free membership and conference registration are available on the official
website at: http://www.greatlakecacs.org.
You will also find more career information from this website. If you have
any questions, please feel free to contact us at: glcacs12th@gmail.com
Chinese American Chemical Society, Great Lakes Chapter (GLCACS) is the
local chapter of Chinese American Chemical Society (CACS) in the Great
Lakes area, including Illinois, Indiana, Wisconsin, Michigan, Minnesota,
and Ohio. CACS is a Chinese-American professional organization affiliated
with both the American Institute of Chemical Engineers (AIChE) and the
American Chemical Society (ACS). Since its founding, GLCACS has played an
active role in promoting professional development and networking for GLCACS
members and non-members alike.
Sincerely,
Feng Shen, University of Chicago, Executive Committee Chair, GLCACS;
Chengyi Lin, Northwestern University, Executive Committee Chair, GLCACS;
Jing Huang, Illinois Institute of Technology, Student Chapter Co-Chair,
GLCACS;
Jonas W. Zhang, University of Wisconsin, Student Chapter Co-Chair, GLCACS;
Ruibing Chen, University of Wisconsin, Student Chapter Co-Chair, GLCACS.
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6th International Microwaves in Chemistry Conference, May 13-16
Cambridge Marriott @ MIT, Cambridge, MA. CALL for POSTERS –
Deadline: April 16, 2008
CEM Corporation will present a $750 case prize for the Best Poster
and $250 each to the 2nd and 3rd place runners up. The
deadline for abstracts is April 16. Authors will be notified of their
acceptance and the requirements for posting via e-mail.
Please visit the following website www.cem.com/micc/6thMICC.asp
to learn more about the International Microwaves in Chemistry Conference.
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13th Annual Structural Biology Symposium will be held at the
University of Texas Medical Branch at Galveston on May 16th and 17th,
2008. Please visit the symposium web-site or contact
Angelina Johnson at ajohnson@utmb.edu
for on-line registration and abstract submission. Registration
for the Symposium is now open. http://www.scsb.utmb.edu/symposium
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Symposium
ISBOMC’08 Fourth International Symposium on
Biorganometallic Chemistry July 6-10, 2008 at the University of
Montana, Missoula, MT For detailed information and beautiful pictures
of Montana please click on the following:
http://www.umt.edu/chemistry
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MEETINGS
& CALLS FOR PAPERS
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Call for Papers
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Items for May 9, 2008
issue of the Courier need to be submitted by May 7, 2008 to Jeanne
Basnight@chemistry.msu.edu. Submission via email is preferred.
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