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Wednesday, December 16, 2020

MCS Announces Recipients of DSF Rapid Seed Funding for COVID-19 Research

The grants are part of an innovative block grant program for interdisciplinary basic life science research supported by a generous $4 million gift from the DSF Charitable Foundation and administered by MCS.
Tuesday, December 08, 2020

Chemistry Ph.D. Student Receives PPG Fellowship

Chemistry Ph.D. student Jamie Gaitor has received the fall 2020 fellowship from the PPG Foundation to support his research.
Wednesday, November 18, 2020

Ph.D. Candidate Mingyi Wang Named Siebel Scholar

Chemistry Ph.D. candidate Mingyi Wang was named to the 2020 class of Siebel Scholars.
Program Aims To Enhance Inclusive Teaching
Friday, October 30, 2020

Program Aims To Enhance Inclusive Teaching

A new program at Carnegie Mellon University is providing support to faculty to help students thrive in more inclusive classroom experiences.
Extracurriculars Complete CMU Experience
Thursday, October 22, 2020

Extracurriculars Complete CMU Experience

Goldberg, a rising sophomore studying chemistry, has been involved in performing arts for most of her life, but wanted step away from acting and dancing when she arrived at CMU. She came across an application for an assistant stage manager position with Scotch 'n Soda and discovered a new side of the arts, along with a new group of friends.
MCS Students Learn to Use Automated Science Remotely
Tuesday, September 29, 2020

MCS Students Learn to Use Automated Science Remotely

After the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic forced Mellon College of Science researchers out of their labs, a group of undergraduate students took the opportunity to learn about the burgeoning field of automated science with the help of the innovative Emerald Cloud Lab (ECL).
IGS Webinar Highlights the Harmful Effects of Endocrine-Disrupting Chemicals
Friday, September 11, 2020

IGS Webinar Highlights the Harmful Effects of Endocrine-Disrupting Chemicals

In a webinar recently hosted by Carnegie Mellon University's Institute for Green Science, a leading expert on endocrine-disrupting chemicals (EDCs) shared his new research on how the substances affect human health.
Bernhard Designs Materials for Energy, Electronics of the Future
Friday, September 04, 2020

Bernhard Designs Materials for Energy, Electronics of the Future

Stefan Bernhard, Scott Institute Energy fellow and Carnegie Mellon University chemistry professor, conducts research on converting sunlight into fuel, which has been the driving force of his work since his undergraduate career.
Riley Weatherholt Receives Steinbrenner Fellowship to Advance Environmental Research
Friday, August 21, 2020

Riley Weatherholt Receives Steinbrenner Fellowship to Advance Environmental Research

Ph.D. student Riley Weatherholt is one of four recipients of the 2020–2021 Steinbrenner Research Fellowships.
Chemistry Professor Assisting COVID-19 Vaccine Effort
Thursday, August 13, 2020

Chemistry Professor Assisting COVID-19 Vaccine Effort

Research Professor of Chemistry Mark Bier has been supporting a Pittsburgh-based team working to develop an innovative potential vaccine for COVID-19.
Graduate Students Receive Fellowships to Support their Research
Friday, July 31, 2020

Graduate Students Receive Fellowships to Support their Research

Five Mellon College of Science graduate students have received fellowships this year to support their impactful research.
Panel Urges Government Regulators to 'Reassess the Safety' of BPA
Thursday, July 16, 2020

Panel Urges Government Regulators to 'Reassess the Safety' of BPA

Independent experts urged the U.S. Food and Drug Administration to review their standards on BPA in light of a new report collecting academic studies on the chemical's toxic effects at low doses.
Chemistry Students Create Hazardous Materials Guide To Help Protesters Stay Safe
Thursday, July 09, 2020

Chemistry Students Create Hazardous Materials Guide To Help Protesters Stay Safe

In cities across the United States, people have been peacefully protesting for racial justice in support of the Black Lives Matter movement. When recent Carnegie Mellon University chemistry graduate Bella Ballin heard about police using chemical agents at such a protest in her hometown, she felt a particular call to action.
Chemistry Alumnus Receives Prestigious Award from Chinese Government
Tuesday, July 07, 2020

Chemistry Alumnus Receives Prestigious Award from Chinese Government

Chemistry Ph.D. alumnus Sipei Li has been recognized with the Chinese Government Award for Self-Financed Students Abroad.
Chemistry Graduate Student Wins Award from the International Precious Metals Institute
Tuesday, July 07, 2020

Chemistry Graduate Student Wins Award from the International Precious Metals Institute

Chemistry Ph.D. candidate Yingwei Li has received the International Precious Metals Institute's Sabin Metal Ron Bleggi Student Award. The award recognizes her research on precious metals in the lab of Professor of Chemistry Rongchao Jin.
Obituary: Miguel Llinás
Wednesday, July 01, 2020

Obituary: Miguel Llinás

Miguel Llinás, professor emeritus of chemistry, died on June 28 at the age of 81. Llinás joined the department in 1976 and contributed pioneering work in the area of protein NMR of plasminogens, significantly advancing the understanding of the mechanisms of blood clot dissolution.
Chemistry’s Danith Ly Receives Grant to Develop Global Pathogen Surveillance System
Thursday, June 25, 2020

Chemistry’s Danith Ly Receives Grant to Develop Global Pathogen Surveillance System

Carnegie Mellon Professor of Chemistry Danith Ly has received a $500,000 grant from the DSF Charitable Foundation and the Mellon College of Science to take the early steps in developing a Global Pathogen Surveillance System (GPS2) that will integrate molecular circuits with existing telecommunications technology to identify potential hotspots for the emergence of infectious diseases.
Chemistry Professor Honored as One of World's Best Young Scientists
Tuesday, May 26, 2020

Chemistry Professor Honored as One of World's Best Young Scientists

Assistant Professor of Chemistry Stefanie Sydlik was recognized as one of the world's leading young scientists in 2020 by the World Economic Forum.
Two Seniors Win 2020 MCS Gilman Award
Wednesday, May 20, 2020

Two Seniors Win 2020 MCS Gilman Award

Mathematical Sciences major Dallas Foster and chemistry major Camille Williams won the Mellon College of Science Gilman Award. The award, named in honor of former MCS Dean Fred Gilman, recognizes the students’ exemplary achievements through the college’s Core education.
Carnegie Mellon Researchers Discover New, Rapid Mechanism for Atmospheric Particle Formation
Wednesday, May 13, 2020

Carnegie Mellon Researchers Discover New, Rapid Mechanism for Atmospheric Particle Formation

Carnegie Mellon University researchers working with an international team of scientists have discovered a previously unknown mechanism that allows atmospheric particles to very rapidly form under certain conditions. The research, which was published in the journal Nature, could aid efforts to model climate change and reduce particle pollution in cities.
Chemistry Senior Alexis Hoane Receives Judith A. Resnik Award
Friday, May 08, 2020

Chemistry Senior Alexis Hoane Receives Judith A. Resnik Award

Alexis Hoane is the recipient of the 2020 Judith A. Resnik Award, an award named after the Challenger astronaut and CMU alumna. The award recognizes an exceptional, senior woman graduating with an undergraduate technical course of study who will be pursuing graduate or professional training in a technical field.
Defending by Zoom
Thursday, May 07, 2020

Defending by Zoom

In early March, Carnegie Mellon University moved to remote instruction and closed all but essential campus operations due to the coronavirus pandemic. As classes, meetings and office hours moved to Zoom, so did graduate student thesis defenses. Despite the unusual circumstances, several MCS Ph.D. candidates ran with this new normal to make their defense experiences memorable.
Gizelle Sherwood Receives Julius Ashkin Teaching Award
Monday, May 04, 2020

Gizelle Sherwood Receives Julius Ashkin Teaching Award

Assistant Teaching Professor of Chemistry Gizelle Sherwood received the Mellon College of Science’s 2020 Julius Ashkin Teaching Award for her devotion and effectiveness in teaching.
Chemistry professor uses artificial intelligence to model potential COVID-19 antiviral inhibitors
Monday, April 20, 2020

Chemistry professor uses artificial intelligence to model potential COVID-19 antiviral inhibitors

While physicians and scientists around the world are testing potential treatments for COVID-19, a Carnegie Mellon University chemistry professor is working to model inhibition of viral proteins by molecules with deep neural networks.
Yerzhanova Aims to Keep Carnival Spirit Alive
Thursday, April 16, 2020

Yerzhanova Aims to Keep Carnival Spirit Alive

New York native's last semester as an undergraduate chemistry major has led to mixed reactions, but she and fellow Spring Carnival Committee members quickly pivoted and began working on a virtual carnival experience that will offer many ways to get involved remotely.
Chemistry Professor Sheds Light on Mechanisms of Key Enzyme Reaction
Friday, April 10, 2020

Chemistry Professor Sheds Light on Mechanisms of Key Enzyme Reaction

New research from Assistant Professor of Chemistry Yisong (Alex) Guo breaks down the complex and fascinating chemical processes comprising an important enzyme reaction that is found in many natural processes. The study was featured as a supplementary cover on a recent issue of the Journal of the American Chemical Society, with artwork by Rachel Keeney, Mellon College of Science publications manager and graphic designer.
Meet MCS's GSA Departmental Reps
Wednesday, April 08, 2020

Meet MCS's GSA Departmental Reps

Meet MCS GSA Departmental Reps
Online Labs for Online Learning
Tuesday, April 07, 2020

Online Labs for Online Learning

David Yaron helps provide free resources for high school and higher education teachers during COVID-19
Carnegie Mellon To Develop Molecular Circuit that Acts as Transistor for Immunotherapy
Monday, April 06, 2020

Carnegie Mellon To Develop Molecular Circuit that Acts as Transistor for Immunotherapy

Under a $1 million moonshot grant, Carnegie Mellon University Chemist Danith Ly and colleagues will develop an integrated molecular circuit that will reprogram and redirect the immune system to fight cancer.
STEM Gels Act Like Stem Cells for New Materials
Thursday, April 02, 2020

STEM Gels Act Like Stem Cells for New Materials

Chemists at Carnegie Mellon University have further developed a polymeric material inspired by the body’s stem cells, called STEM gels. Using techniques, including one developed at Carnegie Mellon, the researchers were able to create a platform that can be controlled using light. Their research, which has implications for the 3D printing of novel materials, was featured on the cover of the April Issue of Trends in Chemistry.
Ryan Sullivan Wins Carnegie Science Award
Wednesday, March 11, 2020

Ryan Sullivan Wins Carnegie Science Award

Ryan Sullivan, associate professor of chemistry and mechanical engineering, has won a Carnegie Science Award in the environmental category from the Carnegie Science Center.
Commemorative Journal Issue Honors Krzysztof Matyjaszewski's Pioneering Career
Friday, February 28, 2020

Commemorative Journal Issue Honors Krzysztof Matyjaszewski's Pioneering Career

A recent issue of the Journal of Polymer Science was dedicated to the achievements and impact of Krzysztof Matyjaszewski, the J.C. Warner Professor of Natural Sciences and director of Carnegie Mellon University’s Center for Macromolecular Engineering, for his 70th birthday. The issue collects more than 25 papers on polymer science and engineering from Matyjaszewski's colleagues, collaborators and some of the hundreds of students and postdoctoral associates that have come through his Carnegie Mellon lab in the past 35 years.
Chemist and Advocate Geraldine Richmond Awarded Dickson Prize in Science
Friday, February 07, 2020

Chemist and Advocate Geraldine Richmond Awarded Dickson Prize in Science

Carnegie Mellon University will award its Dickson Prize in Science to Geraldine Richmond, a chemist and advocate for women in science. Richmond is the Presidential Chair in Science and a professor of chemistry at the University of Oregon. Richmond will deliver the Dickson Prize Lecture, "Surf, Sink or Swim: Understanding Environmentally Important Processes at Water Surfaces," and receive a medal and cash prize at 4:30 p.m., Tuesday, Feb. 11, in the Cohon University Center's Rangos Ballroom. The event is free and open to the public, and a reception will follow.
Carnegie Mellon Chosen to Host Beckman Scholars Program
Thursday, January 16, 2020

Carnegie Mellon Chosen to Host Beckman Scholars Program

The Arnold and Mabel Beckman Foundation has selected Carnegie Mellon University as a recipient of a 2020 Beckman Scholars Program Award. Carnegie Mellon was one of 12 universities chosen this year by the foundation to host a Beckman Scholars Program. Exceptional undergraduates from the departments of Biological Sciences and Chemistry will be eligible for the program. The Scholars will participate in a 15-month mentored research experience where they will learn from some of the university’s top researchers.
Neil Donahue Delivers the Jule Charney Lecture at AGU 2019
Friday, January 10, 2020

Neil Donahue Delivers the Jule Charney Lecture at AGU 2019

Neil Donahue delivered the Jule G. Charney Lecture at the 2019 American Geophysical Union (AGU) Fall Meeting.
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