UF Engineer Develops Full Color 3D Scanning Microscope

“Mr. Robert Harker, an Engineer working for Dr. Ion Ghiviriga in Chemistry’s own Nuclear Magnetic Resonance Lab was granted a US utility patent for the following new and useful invention: “Full Spectrum Lapidary 3D Image Scanner and Method,” US Patent 7840300 B2. These technologies are available free to any UF researcher and are in keeping … Read more

UF Engineer Develops Full Color 3D Scanning Microscope

Soumya Sarkar wins the UF Graduate Teaching Assistant Award

“Soumya Sarkar, a graduate student in Prof. Adam Veige’s research group, has received the UF graduate student teaching assistant award. A university wide faculty committee responsible for selecting the award winners sends members to visit and review the classes/labs of each nominee. Soumya will receive a certificate and $500 from the graduate school. The award … Read more

UF Chemistry entry reaches Final Four in 2011 Cade Prize Competition

“Graduate Student Ryan Martin and Professor Stephen A. Miller have reached the Final Four in the competition for the 2011 Cade Prize for Innovation. Their entry is titled “Polyesteracetals” and focuses on novel biorenewable and degradable polymers and copolymers that mimic or improve upon existing packaging plastics. Their entry reached the Final Four in the … Read more

Prof. Wei receives 2011 Sigma Xi Junior Faculty Research Award

“W. David Wei, Assistant Professor in the Department of Chemistry and member of the NSF-CCI center for Nanostructured Electronic Materials, the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences, has received 2011 Sigma Xi Junior Faculty Research award presented by the University of Florida Chapter. The award is based on the quality of research he has completed … Read more

Prof. Castellano, 2011 HHMI Science for Life Distinguished Mentor

“Ron Castellano, Associate Professor in the Department of Chemistry, has been named a 2011 HHMI Science for Life Distinguished Mentor. The award is given annually and honors excellence in undergraduate mentoring. Dr. Castellano was one of three UF faculty presented with the award at the Annual Spring Undergraduate Research Awards reception held March 28, 2011 … Read more

Prof. Castellano, 2011 HHMI Science for Life Distinguished Mentor

Prof. Reynolds, Top 100 in Materials Science, 2000-2010

“Thompson Reuters has identified the Top 100 Materials Scientists over the last decade, as measured by their citation impact. University of Florida Chemistry Professor John Reynolds ranked #69 on this prestigious list. Congratulations!”

Chemistry

Month: April 2011