Tag Chemistry
Mother of pearl tells a tale of ocean temperature, depth
February 16, 2012Nacre -- or mother of pearl, scientists and artisans know, is one of nature's amazing utilitarian materials.
Howard Zimmerman, pioneer in organic chemistry, dies at 85
February 16, 2012Howard Zimmerman, a professor of chemistry from 1960 until his retirement in 2010, died on Saturday, Feb. 11 as a result of a fall.
Christmas Lecture, a Madison holiday tradition, returns
November 17, 2011Chemistry Professor Bassam Z. Shakhashiri will celebrate a 42-year tradition with his holiday demonstration, “Once Upon a Christmas Cheery in the Lab of Shakhashiri.”
UW professors honored by American Chemical Society
November 8, 2011Four University of Wisconsin–Madison professors have won awards from the American Chemical Society (ACS) in recognition of research excellence. They will be honored at a ceremony next March at the society’s 243rd national meeting in San Diego.
American Chemical Society honors UW–Madison professors
October 11, 2011Four UW–Madison professors have won awards from the American Chemical Society in recognition of research excellence.
UW–Madison researchers win White House science award
September 29, 2011The White House has named a pair of University of Wisconsin–Madison researchers and a recent alumnus to a list of the country's most promising researchers.
Study reveals critical similarity between two types of do-it-all stem cells
September 11, 2011Ever since human induced pluripotent stem cells were first derived in 2007, scientists have wondered whether they were functionally equivalent to embryonic stem cells, which are sourced in early stage embryos.
In cell culture, like real estate, the neighborhood matters
August 28, 2011Ever since scientists first began growing human cells in lab dishes in 1952, they have focused on improving the chemical soup that feeds the cells and helps regulate their growth. But surfaces also matter, says Laura Kiessling, a professor of chemistry at the University of Wisconsin–Madison, who observes that living cells are normally in contact with each other and with a structure called the extracellular matrix, not just with the dissolved chemicals in their surroundings.
UW-Madison chemists devise better way to prepare workhorse molecules
June 9, 2011In chemistry, so-called aromatic molecules compose a large and versatile family of chemical compounds that are the stuff of pharmaceuticals, electronic materials and consumer products ranging from sunscreen to plastic soda bottles.
Book series explores chemistry’s panache
April 14, 2011When chemistry’s preeminent impresario Bassam Shakhashiri mounts the dais, you know the show is about to begin.
Chemist awarded grant to develop ‘green chemistry’ for pharmaceutical industry
February 28, 2011A University of Wisconsin–Madison professor of chemistry has received a grant to develop "green" techniques to produce compounds for the pharmaceutical industry.
Chemist focuses on education for real-world sustainability challenges
February 18, 2011Introductory college science classes need to improve their coverage of issues related to sustainability, a noted chemistry educator told the American Association for the Advancement of Science today.
UW-Madison chemist wins innovation prize
February 8, 2011University of Wisconsin–Madison Meloche-Bascom Professor of Chemistry Martin Zanni is being honored for contributions to the advancement of science within his laboratory and beyond.
Eight UW–Madison faculty honored as AAAS fellows
January 11, 2011Eight members of the University of Wisconsin–Madison faculty have been elected fellows of the American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS), it was announced today (Jan. 11).
Learning the language of bacteria
December 6, 2010Bacteria are among the simplest organisms in nature, but many of them can still talk to each other, using a chemical "language" that is critical to the process of infection. Sending and receiving chemical signals allows bacteria to mind their own business when they are scarce and vulnerable, and then mount an attack after they become numerous enough to overwhelm the host's immune system.
UW-Madison chemistry professor elected to lead American Chemical Society
November 29, 2010University of Wisconsin–Madison chemistry professor Bassam Shakhashiri has been voted president-elect of the American Chemical Society (ACS).
UW-Madison researchers win White House science awards
November 15, 2010Two University of Wisconsin–Madison researchers are among the country's most promising young researchers, according to the White House.
Chemists concoct new agents to easily study critical cell proteins
November 1, 2010They are the portals to the cell, gateways through which critical signals and chemicals are exchanged between living cells and their environments.
UW-Madison student mixes passions for science, dancing
September 15, 2010UW-Madison junior Jeffrey Vinokur is passionate about two things: chemistry and a style of hip-hop dancing called "popping."
Before Rhythm and Booms, learn the science of fireworks
July 2, 2010Before the first rocket lights up the night sky on Saturday (July 3), stake out a seat at the Memorial Union Terrace at the University of Wisconsin–Madison and learn about the science behind Rhythm and Booms.