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Undergraduate chemistry major selected to speak at National Conference for Undergraduate Research

Kasey Darley, a senior chemistry major from Macon and member of Dr. Dhar's NanoTherapeutics Research lab, has been selected to present her work at the National Conference for Undergraduate Research in La Crosse, Wisconsin.


Undergraduate chemistry majors present research projects at annual symposium

Six undergraduate chemistry majors will be among more than 200 University of Georgia students presenting original research projects and creative works at the annual spring symposium hosted by UGA's Center for Undergraduate Research Opportunities. The daylong event, which is open to the public,…


Chemistry graduate student selected to attend 63rd Lindau Meeting of Nobel Laureates

Robert J. Gilliard Jr., graduate student in the Department of Chemistry, has received an award to attend the 63rd Lindau Meeting of Nobel Laureates (funded by Oak Ridge National Laboratories). This is a globally recognized forum that aims to “educate, inspire, and connect the world’s…


UGA chemistry professor to receive Chemical Pioneer Award

A University of Georgia researcher noted for developing computer simulations that predict the shape and behavior of molecules is to be honored by the American Institute of Chemists. Henry "Fritz" Schaefer, Graham Perdue Professor of Chemistry in the Franklin College of Arts and Sciences, will…


UGA chemist awarded $1.1 million to speed detection of emerging flu strains

The words "laser beam" often conjure up images of high-powered energy weapons or concert light shows, but lasers have many other applications and fighting the deadliest types of flu may soon be added to the list.