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Gellert Mezei in Puerto Rico

Assistant Professor Gellert Mezei participaed in the Graduate School Fair at the 2009 SERMACS meeting in San Juan, PR and visited Metropolitan University and University of Puerto Rico.

Sherine Obare named a "Trailblazer"

The Council of Engineering Deans of the Historically Black Colleges and Universities, Lockheed Martin Corp, and US Black Engineer & Information Technology magazine will honor Dr. Obare at the 2010 Black Engineer of the Year Awards Conference in Baltimore.

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.

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