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Thursday, December 21, 2023

Two Chemistry Faculty Named Among World's Most Highly Cited Researchers

Chemistry Professors Rongchao Jin and Krzysztof Matyjaszewski have been named in the annual list of the world's most highly cited in the sciences.
Thursday, December 21, 2023

Chemistry Ph.D. Students Awarded Tata Consultancy Services Presidential Fellowships

Zhen "Jack" Liu and Polina Avdiunina are recipients of the Tata Consultancy Services Presidential Fellowship.
Wednesday, December 20, 2023

CMU-Designed Artificially Intelligent Coscientist Automates Scientific Discovery

A non-organic intelligent system has for the first time designed, planned and executed a chemistry experiment, CMU researchers report.
Graduate Student Colin Martin Heads to U.S. Olympic Marathon Trials
Tuesday, December 19, 2023

Graduate Student Colin Martin Heads to U.S. Olympic Marathon Trials

Graduate student Colin Martin will compete in the U.S. Olympic Marathon Trials on Feb. 3, in Orlando, Florida.
Leenia Mukhopadhyay Awarded Steinbrenner Fellowship
Thursday, December 07, 2023

Leenia Mukhopadhyay Awarded Steinbrenner Fellowship

Leenia Mukhopadhyay, a Ph.D. student in the Department of Chemistry, received the Steinbrenner Fellowship for her work into testing waterways for PFAS.
Scientists Flag Conflicts of Interest Ahead of UN Plastic, Chemical Talks
Monday, November 13, 2023

Scientists Flag Conflicts of Interest Ahead of UN Plastic, Chemical Talks

Carnegie Mellon's Ryan Sullivan is among the researchers calling for more transparency in work related to the UN Science-Policy Panel on chemical pollution.
Tartan Takes Flight
Wednesday, November 08, 2023

Tartan Takes Flight

CMU alumna and pilot Janet Marnane made history as one of the first women officers serving aboard a U.S. Navy aircraft carrier.
Recent Grad Applies Chemistry Lessons To Cosmetics Start-Up
Friday, October 20, 2023

Recent Grad Applies Chemistry Lessons To Cosmetics Start-Up

CMU alumna Ananya Kapur's inclusive skincare and makeup are changing the beauty industry in India.
Researchers Find Unusual Feature in Enzyme
Thursday, September 21, 2023

Researchers Find Unusual Feature in Enzyme

CMU researchers have identified a short-lived, high-energy mechanism that could have applications for future treatments of liver cancer.
Payton Downey Honored with Niccolai-Fustanio Award
Thursday, August 31, 2023

Payton Downey Honored with Niccolai-Fustanio Award

Carnegie Mellon University senior Payton Downey received the Niccolai-Fustanio award for their dedication to chemistry research.
Chemistry Ph.D. Students Host ACS Symposium
Wednesday, August 30, 2023

Chemistry Ph.D. Students Host ACS Symposium

Eight graduate students from the Carnegie Mellon University Department of Chemistry hosted a symposium at the American Chemical Society Fall 2023 Meeting.
Chemists Test Museum Artifact To Identify Resin Ingredients
Monday, August 28, 2023

Chemists Test Museum Artifact To Identify Resin Ingredients

To learn about something old, curators at Carnegie Museum of Natural History turned to something new at Carnegie Mellon University.
Emerging ATRP Technology Opens New Class of Biopolymers
Tuesday, August 22, 2023

Emerging ATRP Technology Opens New Class of Biopolymers

A new reagent developed by Carnegie Mellon University chemists could lead to creating new DNA and RNA-based materials with biomedical applications.
New Advancements in ATRP Could Lead to Smart RNA Biopolymers
Friday, August 18, 2023

New Advancements in ATRP Could Lead to Smart RNA Biopolymers

A new reagent developed by chemistry doctoral student Jaepil Jeong enables direct functionalization of RNA with an atom transfer radical polymerization initiator.
Summer Research Program Activates Chemistry Passion
Wednesday, August 09, 2023

Summer Research Program Activates Chemistry Passion

Students from Carnegie Mellon University and other institutions gained research experience through the Department of Chemistry's participation in SSP.
Alumna Champions Increasing College Graduation, Success Rates
Friday, July 21, 2023

Alumna Champions Increasing College Graduation, Success Rates

Carnegie Mellon University alumna Ashlie Prioleau used the skills she learned as a chemistry major to create evidence-based solutions to increase student retention and success.
Summer Programs Create Reactions in Young Scientists
Friday, July 14, 2023

Summer Programs Create Reactions in Young Scientists

Chemistry Professor Gizelle Sherwood hosted A Summer of Chemistry with Carnegie Mellon's Gelfand Center, and the Gelfand Center will host other K-8 summer science programs.
Researchers Develop Active Learning Workflow to Optimize Drug Design
Friday, June 30, 2023

Researchers Develop Active Learning Workflow to Optimize Drug Design

Their efforts could be used to develop future pharmaceutical treatments for a wide range of diseases or conditions.
MCS Graduate Student Conference Funding Award Winners Announced
Wednesday, June 28, 2023

MCS Graduate Student Conference Funding Award Winners Announced

Four winners have received the Mellon College of Science Graduate Student Funding Award for summer conferences.
McDonough Assesses Environmental Exposure and Risk
Tuesday, June 27, 2023

McDonough Assesses Environmental Exposure and Risk

Carrie McDonough works at the intersection of environmental organic chemistry, environmental health engineering and analytical chemistry.
Jacob Hoffman Synthesizes Medical Solutions
Friday, June 23, 2023

Jacob Hoffman Synthesizes Medical Solutions

Carnegie Mellon University alumnus Jacob Hoffman used his knowledge of chemistry to help develop life-saving drugs at Merck.
Organic Path Led Graul to Teaching a Generation of Scientists
Wednesday, June 21, 2023

Organic Path Led Graul to Teaching a Generation of Scientists

Carnegie Mellon University Professor Susan Graul retired at the end of 2022 after 30 years of dedication to the Department of Chemistry.
Courses Explore Chemistry of Cosmetics, Clothes and Cuisine
Friday, June 16, 2023

Courses Explore Chemistry of Cosmetics, Clothes and Cuisine

Courses created by teaching faculty in Carnegie Mellon University’s Department of Chemistry highlight chemistry in daily life.
Isayev Ramps Up Chemical Discovery Through AI
Thursday, June 15, 2023

Isayev Ramps Up Chemical Discovery Through AI

Olexandr Isayev is part of a new breed of researchers blurring the boundaries between computational, theoretical and experimental chemistry.
Graduate Mentors Guide Undergraduate Research
Wednesday, June 14, 2023

Graduate Mentors Guide Undergraduate Research

Graduate students are valued mentors to undergraduate researchers in the Department of Chemistry’s laboratories, often overseeing their day-to-day work.
East Palestine Train Derailment Lends Lessons for Courses
Tuesday, June 13, 2023

East Palestine Train Derailment Lends Lessons for Courses

With East Palestine only about 50 miles northwest of Pittsburgh, students were uneasy and looked to their chemistry professors for reassurance.
Blair Dong Honored with Fugassi and Monteverde Award
Wednesday, June 07, 2023

Blair Dong Honored with Fugassi and Monteverde Award

Recent Carnegie Mellon University graduate Blair Dong received the Fugassi and Monteverde Award for her RNA research and academic achievements.
ACS Awards Liam Dugan Summer Graduate Fellowship
Monday, May 15, 2023

ACS Awards Liam Dugan Summer Graduate Fellowship

Liam Dugan expanding the future of science in the field of mass spectrometry.
CMU Hosts Event To Support Black Chemists, Chemical Engineers
Wednesday, May 10, 2023

CMU Hosts Event To Support Black Chemists, Chemical Engineers

NOBCChE's Charter 2 Collaborative Spring Conference recently took place at Carnegie Mellon.
Gutkin Honored with Lassettre Graduate Travel Award
Tuesday, May 02, 2023

Gutkin Honored with Lassettre Graduate Travel Award

Carnegie Mellon University chemistry Ph.D. candidate Evgeny "Eugene" Gutkin was awarded the Lassettre Graduate Travel Award.
Kawakami Receives Kwolek Fellowship in Chemistry
Thursday, April 13, 2023

Kawakami Receives Kwolek Fellowship in Chemistry

Ph.D. candidate Manami Kawakami researches new organic electronic materials and how to build up structures.
CMU Chemists Describe How Non-Heme Iron Enzymes Form Aziridine from Free-Standing Amino Acids
Tuesday, April 11, 2023

CMU Chemists Describe How Non-Heme Iron Enzymes Form Aziridine from Free-Standing Amino Acids

Synthesizing aziridine and using it as a key intermediate to power chemical reactions is still challenging.
Student EMTs Answer the Call
Friday, March 31, 2023

Student EMTs Answer the Call

Mellon College of Science students volunteer with Carnegie Mellon University Emergency Medical Service, which responds to emergency medical calls on campus.
Persistence in the Lab Pays Off for Chemistry Senior
Thursday, March 30, 2023

Persistence in the Lab Pays Off for Chemistry Senior

Carnegie Mellon chemistry major Martha Spletzer researches enzymes containing iron that can be used to promote healthy cell growth.
Team Wins Air Force Research Laboratory AI Grand Challenge
Friday, March 17, 2023

Team Wins Air Force Research Laboratory AI Grand Challenge

Researchers from Carnegie Mellon and the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill won Phase 1 of an Air Force Grand Challenge.
Mellon Institute Named a National Historic Chemical Landmark 10 Years Ago
Friday, March 10, 2023

Mellon Institute Named a National Historic Chemical Landmark 10 Years Ago

On March 28, 2013, the Mellon Institute of Industrial Research was name a National Historic Chemical Landmark for its legacy of research and training.
Claim to Fame is Not a Stretch
Friday, March 10, 2023

Claim to Fame is Not a Stretch

Eighty years ago, Mellon Institute researchers filed a bouncing polymer patent prior to that of the inventor of Silly Putty.
All Eyes on "Forever Chemicals"
Thursday, March 02, 2023

All Eyes on "Forever Chemicals"

Ryan Sullivan has developed new methods to measure "forever chemicals" in the atmosphere and aerosol particles to investigate how humans are exposed.
Chemistry Outreach Catalyzes CMU Students To Share STEM Joy
Tuesday, February 21, 2023

Chemistry Outreach Catalyzes CMU Students To Share STEM Joy

Graduate students in the Department of Chemistry share joy of field with K-12 students.
MCS Graduate Student Conference Funding Award Winners Announced
Monday, January 30, 2023

MCS Graduate Student Conference Funding Award Winners Announced

Four winners have received the Mellon College of Science Graduate Student Funding Award for winter conferences.
MCS Alumna Wins Lou Guillette, Jr. Outstanding Young Investigator Award
Wednesday, January 25, 2023

MCS Alumna Wins Lou Guillette, Jr. Outstanding Young Investigator Award

The $5,000 award is given annually to an early-career scientist contributing to the field of endocrine disruption.
Matyjaszewski Wins National Academy of Sciences Award in Chemical Sciences
Monday, January 23, 2023

Matyjaszewski Wins National Academy of Sciences Award in Chemical Sciences

He is globally recognized for discovering and developing atom transfer radical polymerization, which has a range of applications.
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