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James Petersson named a Searle Scholar

Apr 19, 2010

James Petersson, Assistant Professor of Chemistry, has been named a 2010 Searle Scholar. Just fifteen Scholars are named annually to support the independent research of outstanding young scientists who have recently joined the tenure-track faculty. Congratulations to James for this prestigious honor.

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Robin Hochstrasser receives honor

Feb 23, 2010

Robin Hochstrasser is to receive the 2010 Pittsburgh Spectroscopy Award by the Spectroscopy Society of Pittsburgh. Robin will be honored at an awards symposium in Orlando next week.

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New Secondary Appointments

Feb 22, 2010

Andrea Liu and Cherie Kagan (Electrical and Systems Engineering) have joined Penn Chemistry as secondary faculty appointments!

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Fitts celebrates 50 years!

Feb 22, 2010

Don Fitts, Professor of Physical Chemistry, was recently honored for his 50 years of service to the University of Pennsylvania. Congratulations to Prof. Fitts for his dedication to Penn Chemistry for half a century!

 

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Distinguished Alumni Award Symposium Soon

Feb 21, 2010

P. Roy Vagelos, Retired Chairman and CEO of Merck & Co., will receive the inaugural Penn Chemistry Distinguished Alumni Award.

Dr. Vagelos career since his time at Penn Chemistry will be celebrated at a symposium on Wednesday, May 12. All alumni are welcome!


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Penn Chemistry Alum wins National Medal of Science

Sep 20, 2009

JoAnne Stubbe, Novartis Professor of Chemistry and Professor of Biology at MIT, has been elected to receive the prestigious National Medal of Science. Prof. Stubbe, who recieved her B.A. in Chemistry from Penn in 1968 will receive the award from President Obama during a ceremony at the White House on October 7, 2009. 

Congratulations JoAnne!

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Penn Chemistry Alumni Groups...

Sep 14, 2009

Penn Chemistry is on Facebook and LinkedIn! Join these groups to stay connected to former colleagues and find out about new alumni events!

Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=61311255924

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Madeleine Joullié Interview...

Aug 24, 2009

As part of its 100th Anniversary, the ACS Division of Organic Chemistry prepared a number of video interviews with eminent organic chemists for its website. Among those interviewed is our esteemed colleague Madeleine Joullié. Please see the following link for Madeleine's interview.

Congratulations to Madeleine for being recognized in this way.

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