Stories tagged with: Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry

Jixin Chen discovers new reaction rate in solution, with implications for industrial, biological processes

December 8, 2022 While the world watches the soccer world cup, chemist Jixin Chen is studying another kind of "ball" and discovering that a 100-year-old collision theory doesn't stand up to 21st century calculations.

29 students receive Provost Undergraduate Research Fund awards

December 7, 2022 The Ohio University Provost Undergraduate Research Fund (PURF) award program provided 29 students with a total of $40,446 in funding for their original research, scholarship and creative work this fall.

Shiyong Wu lab showcases student, alumna researchers at American Society for Photobiology meeting

November 16, 2022 Shiyong Wu took students to the American Society for Photobiology meeting this fall to showcase their research on ultraviolet exposure and basal cell skin cancer.

Howard Dewald helps unlock new method for testing protein-based drugs

October 4, 2022 A 15-year collaboration between chemists Howard Dewald and Hao Chen recently contributed to the unlocking of a new method for testing protein-based drugs .

Mock Trial names team, including nine first-year students

September 29, 2022 The Ohio University Mock Trial Team selected 20 students, including nine first-year students, for two teams for the 2022-23 academic year.

Chemistry lab students predict spread of COVID-19 with kinetics models

August 9, 2022 Students in the spring kinetics lab predicted daily COVID-19 cases in the state of Ohio through fall 2022.

25 Arts and Sciences faculty promoted, 15 granted tenure

June 29, 2022 The Ohio University Board of Trustees voted in June to award promotion to 25 College of Arts and Sciences faculty member

22 College of Arts and Sciences professors awarded faculty fellowship during 2022-23

June 15, 2022 The Ohio University Board of Trustees has approved 22 College of Arts and Sciences faculty members for faculty fellowship leave during the 2022-23 academic year.

Engineers, scientists and entrepreneurs recognized for new patents, Konneker Medals

May 19, 2022 Students, faculty and staff who took steps to move their discoveries to commercialized outcomes for the benefit of society were recognized at Ohio University’s annual Inventors Dinner.

OHIO welcomes Dr. Akiko Noda to campus as Glidden Visiting Professor from Chubu University

April 23, 2022 Dr. Akiko Noda spent four weeks in Athens as the Robert Glidden Visiting Professor from Chubu University.

Colleagues mourn loss of graduate student Bernardo David Bastidas Mayorga

March 28, 2022 The College of Arts and Sciences mourns the loss of Bernardo David Bastidas Mayorga, a third-year doctoral student in the Chemistry and Biochemistry Department who passed away on Saturday, March 26.

Student Enhancement Awards provide $134,433 in funding to 24 students in spring 2022

March 23, 2022 The Ohio University Student Enhancement Awards program provided 24 students this spring with a total of $134,433 in funding for their original research, scholarship and creative work.

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Ohio University and Intel: Past, present and future

March 23, 2022 Since the inception of Intel, founded in 1969, Ohio University graduates have been critical to the evolution of innovative ideas in microprocessing and semiconducting for the company.

Alumnus talks about tips for chemistry students seeking jobs in the pharmaceutical industry, March 28

March 21, 2022 Ohio University alumnus Dr. John M. Wetzel will discuss careers in the pharmaceutical industry and job searching strategies with students on March 28 from 4:10 to 5:05 p.m. in Walter 245.

Alumni News: Colin Kruse worked on NASA experiment, now he's tackling national security, energy independence

March 16, 2022 Four years of cool experiences and mind-bending research weren’t enough for Ohio University alumnus Colin Kruse. He returned for another six years as a staff researcher then graduate student.