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Department News:
Sherine Obare Receives New National Science Foundation Award
Congratulations to Dr. Sherine Obare, who is the recipient of a Materials World Network award from the National Science Foundation titled ‘Materials World Network: Rational Design of Metallic and Bimetallic Nanoparticles for Opto-Electrochemical Biosensing.’ This collaborative grant with scientists at the University of Tunisia will establish a research program to develop sensors for toxic biological agents.
Steve Bertman Receives New NSF Award
Dr. Steven Bertman, received a grant from the National Science Foundation titled ‘Collaborative Research: Program for Research on Oxidants: Photochemistry Emissions and Transport (PROPHET) 2009--Community Atmosphere-Biosphere INteractions EXperiment (CABINEX).’
Tova Samuels receives a Graduate Student Award from the Eastman Kodak Foundation
Tova Samuels, a Ph.D. graduate student is the recipient of the Eastman Kodak Dr. Theophilus Sorrell Fellowship Award. The award is administered by the National Organization for the Professional Advancement of Black Chemists and Chemical Engineers (NOBCChE). Tova is currently working on developing sensors and detection methods for environmental pollutants.
Sherine Obare receives the 2009 George Washington Carver Teaching Excellence Award
Dr. Sherine Obare was awarded the 2009 George Washington Carver Teaching Excellence Award at the NOBCChE Midwest Regional Conference. This award is given to Teacher-Scholars who have demonstrated excellence in scientific research as well as a strong dedication to mentoring students and the grooming of future scientists.
Sherine Obare Named a 2009 IUPAC Young Observer
Sherine Obare has been named a 2009 IUPAC Young Observer by the National Academies. This award is given to young scientists that have demonstrated outstanding scholarly accomplishments early in their careers and have a strong commitment to international research collaborations.
Chemistry Students Receive All-University Teaching Effectiveness Awards
Brian Zeider and Teck Maan Lim are recipients of the 2009 All Department Teaching Effectiveness Awards. Brian Zeider is currently a Ph.D. student working with Dr. David Huffman. Teck Maan Lim recently completed his Master’s of Science in Chemistry with Dr. James Kiddle.
Chemistry Students Named All-University Research and Creative Scholars
Wen Guo and Chandrima De are both recipients of the All-University Research and Creative Scholar Award. Wen Guo is currently a Ph.D. student working with Dr. Sherine Obare. Chandrima De recently completed a Master’s of Science in Chemistry with Dr. Sherine Obare.
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