The Thomson Medal Award is named after Sir JJ Thomson, who was responsible for the first mass spectrograph and its resulting data more than 100 years ago. He also predicted many features of modern mass spectrometry. He discovered the electron using mass spectrometry and won the Nobel Prize in 1906 for his research. The International Mass Spectrometry … Read more
Prof Lisa McElwee-White is the 2024 Gassman Awardee
The Paul G. Gassman Distinguished Service Award has been bestowed upon Professor Lisa McElwee-White for her many significant contributions to the Division of Organic Chemistry (DOC) and the organic chemistry community.  As a member of the DOC’s Executive Committee, she served as national Program Chair, Member-at-Large, and Chair. From 2006 to 2024 she, along with … Read more
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UF’s 2024 Gates Cambridge Scholar Maddie Ross
We are pleased to announce Maddie Ross, a Bio-Chem major here at UF has made history as UF’s 10th Gates Cambridge Scholar. The University of Cambridge, through the Gates Cambridge Scholarship program, annually awards full funding for postgraduate studies to exceptional international students (outside the UK) across all disciplines offered. Selection for these prestigious awards … Read more
Double Victory for Chemistry in Goldwater Scholarships
The University of Florida’s Department of Chemistry is celebrating a major win! Two of the prestigious Goldwater Scholarship winners both Chemistry majors! This recognition reflects the department’s commitment to fostering exceptional talent in the field.
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LOESGEN LAB GRADUATE STUDENT AWARDED NSF GRFP FELLOWSHIP
story by Heather Krumholtz Congratulations to Whitney Laboratory, UF College of Chemistry graduate student Saje Green who was recently awarded a prestigious fellowship from The National Science Foundation (NSF) Graduate Research Fellowship Program (GRFP)! The fellowship will support three of her graduate years at the Whitney Laboratory and the University of Florida. While at Whitney, Saje intends … Read more
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2023-2024 College Faculty Advising/Mentor Award Winner Dr. Boone Prentice
We are pleased to announce the college’s Teaching/Advising Awards Committee has selected Dr. Boone Prentice for the 2023-2024 College Faculty Advising/Mentor Award. The College of Liberal Arts & Sciences (CLAS) started this program to acknowledge and reward outstanding teaching and advising by faculty members which aims to motivate and celebrate exceptional efforts in both teaching and advising by professors. … Read more
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Dr. Ronald K. Castellano Selected 2023-2024 FDMA Recipient
Link to UF Graduate School Champion Mentors post https://grad.ufl.edu/articles/2024/news-202403/04-02.html
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National Science Foundation Award’s Dr. Matthew Eddy
The U.S. National Science Foundation has awarded Dr. Matthew Eddy at the University of Florida with a prestigious CAREER award from the Division of Materials Research (DMR). DMR invests in discovering, designing, and explaining new materials, supporting both fundamental research and the next generation of scientists.  The award will fund research from the Eddy … Read more
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2024 Mark Scholar Dr. Brent Sumerlin
Dr. Brent Sumerlin has been selected for the 2024 Mark Scholar Award, recognizing excellence in basic or applied research and leadership in polymer science, and will be honored at the Fall 2024 ACS National Meeting. The Mark Scholar Awards are administered by the POLY division of the ACS. The award is presented biennially at the fall … Read more
Dr. Adrian Roitberg Named Honorary Fellow of the Royal Society of Chemistry
Dr. Adrian Roitberg was named a Fellow of the Royal Society of Chemistry (RSC) in December 2023, and honor bestowed for his contributions to the field. Honorary Fellows of the RSC, nominated by peers, represent diverse backgrounds, careers, and countries. They include research pioneers, industry leaders, and innovators who significantly impact chemical science advancement. By recognizing Dr. Roitberg with its highest … Read more
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