Chemistry & Biochemistry
Goldwater Scholars Set Sights on Biomedical Research
Engineering major and biology, classics and biochemistry triple major receive coveted awards APRIL 4, 2024 Two University of Mississippi students have been recognized as Goldwater Scholars for their dedication to pursuing biomedical research. George Taylor, a junior biomedical engineering major, and Lyle Tobin, a junior biology, classics and biochemistry triple major, are the university’s 25th […]
Jason Ritchie Named Stefani-Miller Chair for Teaching Excellence
Position recognizes professor’s commitment to exceptional instruction in the field of chemistry Lauded by students and peers as an inspiring teacher, University of Mississippi chemistry professor Jason Ritchie has been named the second faculty member to hold the Doctors Andrew Stefani and Eldon Miller Memorial Chair for STEM Teaching and Research. Established in 2019 by […]
Research Aims to Improve Clean Energy Production
UM chemistry professor, student study ways to make clean energy available to all FEBRUARY 22, 2024 To create clean energy sources that are affordable and easy to replicate, researchers must first figure out how to efficiently create hydrogen. That is the process University of Mississippi professor Vignesh Sundaresan hopes to improve in his upcoming research. […]
Microplastic Pollution From Tires Found in Air Near Roadways
JANUARY 26, 2024 Two University of Mississippi researchers have been investigating what happens when the rubber meets the road, and their results have led to a published paper. James Cizdziel, professor and interim chair of chemistry and biochemistry, and Boluwatife Olubusoye, a second-year doctoral chemistry student from Lagos, Nigeria, studied the increase and possible effects […]
Supporting STEM
Dallas Couple’s Gift Recognized with Chemistry Lab in Their Honor JANUARY 9, 2023 BY BILL DABNEY/UM FOUNDATION A major gift to the University of Mississippi from alumnus Waddell Mashburn and his wife, Sally, will support the teaching of chemistry in lab courses housed in the Jim and Thomas Duff Center for Science and Technology Innovation. […]
Grove Scholars Promotes Equity
Investments Sought to Expand Proven UM Program JANUARY 8, 2024 BY TINA H. HAHN/UM DEVELOPMENT The University of Mississippi Grove Scholars program — which helps Mississippians from underrepresented demographic groups earn degrees in science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) or health care — is growing in numbers as it enriches lives and makes the state’s […]
Transformative Chemistry
OCTOBER 31, 2023 BY STAFF REPORT Saumen Chakraborty is an associate professor of chemistry and biochemistry with major research awards from the National Institutes of Health and the Oak Ridge Associated Universities and an exemplary record of impressive publications describing his work. “The Chakraborty group of both undergraduate and graduate students does significant research that […]
Groundbreaking Neuro-HIV Treatment in Development at UM
Researchers use ‘body’s natural transport mechanisms’ to target the brain SEPTEMBER 20, 2023 BY ERIN GARRETT University of Mississippi researchers are developing a novel treatment for the neurological complications of HIV, also known as neuro-HIV. The National Institutes of Health awarded a five-year grant to Eden Tanner, assistant professor of chemistry and biochemistry, and Jason Paris, research […]
Chemistry Professor Receives DOE Early Career Award
Kensha Clark studying industrial process to convert greenhouse gases into useful products AUGUST 9, 2023 BY DEBBIE NELSON The U.S. Department of Energy is recognizing the work of University of Mississippi chemistry professor Kensha Clark with an Early Career Award for her research into converting waste gases into valuable products. Clark’s goal is to create […]
Repeating Success, Setting Record
University makes Phi Theta Kappa Transfer Student Honor Roll for eighth consecutive year JULY 11, 2023 BY EDWIN B. SMITH For the eighth consecutive year, Phi Theta Kappa, a national honor society, has recognized the University of Mississippi for its dedication to supporting transfer students. UM is among fewer than 200 colleges and universities on […]