The NSF has announced it will fund a proposal entitled, “MRI: Acquisition of a high performance matrix-assisted laser ionization dual time-of-flight (MALDI/TOF-TOF) mass spectrometer (MS),” through the Major Research Implementation program. The proposal led by Dr. Carolyn Cassady will provide funds to purchase a state of the art MALDI-TOF mass spectrometer. The MALDI-TOF instrument will be part of the department’s Mass Spectrometry facility. MALDI-TOF allows molecular weight characterization of non-volatile compounds, such as biomolecules and polymers. The instrument will support researchers in the departments of Chemistry, Chemical & Biological Engineering, and Biological Sciences.
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Dr. Dixon named a highly prolific author
Dr. David Dixon, Ramsay Professor of Chemistry, has been selected as a highly prolific author by the Journal of Physical Chemistry A. Highly prolific authors were recognized for having the largest number of publications in the journal of the past 5 years.
Prof. Arduengo teaches UA students about wine production in Germany
Prof. Anthony Arduengo, Saxson Professor of Chemistry, lead a study abroad program for UA students to study chemistry and perform in research in Germany. Included in the class offerings was a class in oenology, the study of winemaking. The class was offered in conjunction with Johannes Gutenberg Universität-Mainz in Rheingau, Germany, one of Germany’s designated wine regions. Arts & Sciences press release.
Dr. Allred receives DOE Early Career Research Grant
Dr. Jared Allred has received a 5 year, $750,000 Department of Energy Early Career research grant from the Office of Basic Energy Science and the DOE EPSCOR program. Dr. Allred’s proposal entitled, “Investigation of Short‐Range Ordering in Transition Metal Compounds by Diffuse Scattering,” was one of 59 proposals selected for funding from over 700 submissions. The DOE Early Career Research Program supports the development of individual research programs of outstanding scientists early in their careers and stimulates research careers in the disciplines supported by the DOE Office of Science.
Renewable Non-Tenure Track Faculty Search
The Department of Chemistry at The University of Alabama seeks an outstanding individual to fill a non-tenure track renewable contract (NTRC) faculty position at the assistant professor rank beginning as early as January 1, 2018. This non-tenure track appointment will be a 9-month position with a renewable 3-year contract. Responsibilities for this position will include supervision of evening lab classes, coordination of upper level lab classes, and teaching in the undergraduate chemistry curriculum. The successful candidate is required to have a Ph.D. in chemistry and a strong commitment to excellence in undergraduate teaching. Prior teaching experience is highly desired.
Applicants should apply at the UA Faculty Jobs site and provide a curriculum vitae with publication list and prior teaching experience, teaching philosophy statement, and arrange for three letters of reference to be sent to the Chair, NTRC Faculty Search Committee, Department of Chemistry, Box 870336, The University of Alabama, Tuscaloosa, AL 35487 or sent electronically to chemistry@as.ua.edu. Review of applications will begin August 15, 2017 and continue until the position is filled. Applications from women and members of traditionally underrepresented groups in chemistry are especially encouraged.
The University of Alabama is an Equal Opportunity/Equal Access Employer and actively seeks diversity among its employees.
Dr. Matthew Thompson joins the faculty
The Department of Chemistry is pleased to announce that Dr. Matthew Thompson will join the faculty as an assistant professor in biochemistry. Dr. Thompson received his PhD in physical chemistry and biophysics at North Carolina State under the direction of Dr. Stefan Franzen. He is currently a postdoctoral fellow at Vanderbilt University with Dr. Walter Chazin. Dr. Thompson’s research will focus on strategies to combat antibiotic resistance and studies of the mechanism for electron transfer in DNA processing enzymes.
Chemistry receives Provost’s Assessment Award
The Chemistry BS Degree assessment program was selected for the first Provost’s Assessment Award. The award recognizes excellence in academic program-level assessment and improvement of student learning. Dr. Patrick Frantom leads the department’s assessment efforts.
Congratulations Class of 2017 Graduates
The Department of chemistry is pleased to congratulate students who earned degrees at the May 2017 Commencement Ceremony
- Doctor of Philosophy
- Hanjiao Chen, Electron Spin-Lattice Relaxation of Trityl Radicals
Advisor: Dr. Michael Bowman - Sopheavy Siek, Catalytic Small Molecule Reduction Using Late Transition Metal Complexes of Carbon and Nitrogen Donor Chelates
Advisor: Dr. Elizabeth Papish - Charitha Jayaruk Thambiliyagodage, Synthesis, Characterization and Applications of Metal Nanoparticles Supported on Porous Carbon
Advisor: Dr. Margin Bakker
- Hanjiao Chen, Electron Spin-Lattice Relaxation of Trityl Radicals
- Masters of Science
- Preshus Robertson
- ACS-Certified Bachelors of Science in Chemistry
- Mitchell Baumer, magna cum laude
- Michael Bautista, cum laude
- Andrew Beckman
- Stephen Emerson, cum laude
- Sawyer Foyle
- Christina French, magna cum laude
- Jacqueline Harris, magna cum laude
- Jeremy Hitt
- Rachael Kress, summa cum laude
- John Lundeen, summa cum laude
- Malcolm Luttrull
- Rachel Madey, summa cum laude
- Scott McCormick, cum laude
- Calvin Muth, magna cum laude
- Sarah Puckett, summa cum laude
- Calvin Rogowski
- Katherine Thompson, cum laude
- Mackenzie Valentin, magna cum laude
- Bachelor of Science
- Logan Boone
- Nicole Chambers, summa cum laude
- Samantha Dyroff, summa cum laude
- Kara Fadanelli, cum laude
- Olivai Gobble, summa cum laude
- Amanda Ivy, summa cum laude
- Coleman Johnson
- Alexis Kentros, summa cum laude
- Jaclyn Lecaroz
- Eric Mussell, cum laude
- Daniel Patterson, summa cum laude
- Cara Pridmore
- Alex Raus
- Noelle Sanz
- Zachary Simmons, cum laude
- Haley Taylor, summa cum laude
- Jacqueline Visina, summa cum laude
- Jacob Wilson
- Dual degree in Chemical Engineering and Chemistry
- Elijah Kuhn
- Keaton Ramsey, cum laude
- Alex Reeder, summa cum laude
Randall Outstanding Undergraduate Research Awards
The Department is pleased to congratulate students doing undergraduate research with chemistry faculty who were recognized with Randall Outstanding Undergraduate Research Awards
- Hayden Arnold (Dixon): Hydrolysis Reactions of Actinide Oxide Nitrates
- John Lundeen (Papish): Synthesis and Studies of pH Activated Metal Prodrugs
- Michael Royko (Vincent): Use of Metalloprotein Affinity Metal Chromatography to Remove Uranium From contaminated Groundwater
- Jamie Tesh (Papish): Synthesis of New Molecules for Energy Related Catalysis
- Donna Xia (Dixon): Bioengineering of C4 Compounds and Aactinide +III and +IV Ion Aqueous Hydrolysis Reactions
Gamma Sigma Epsilon inducts 2017 class
The Delta Beta chapter of Gamma Sigma Epsilon inducted 35 outstanding students to the organization on April 13th. GSE is a national honor society that recognizes outstanding Chemistry and Chemical Engineering majors or minors who have completed 14 hours of chemistry courses and have earned a 3.3 GPA. The Delta Beta chapter has been active at UA since 1924. The 2017 inductees are:
- Colin J Abbott
- Henry William Atkinson
- Kelsey Sue Bailey
- Madyson Ivory Brown
- Seth Miller Butler
- Ellis Reed Crabtree
- Wade B. Davis
- Sally-Ann Katherine DeLucia
- Ashley R. Eberly
- William Jacob Freeman
- Ashley M. Gilliam
- Joline Shirley Hartheimer
- Kenichi N. Haynie
- James R. Howard
- Olivia G. Howell
- Alisha L. Isbell
- Andrew Stephen Jent
- Maggie Andrew Jones
- Lindsay Marie Kendall
- Hannah Hyun Kim
- Monica Bryn Kirby
- Stefan Eric Knorr
- Cole A. Labhart
- Elliot J. Lakner
- Mary Katherine Moore
- Tyler Frederick Morgan
- Eric Andrew Mussell
- Taylor Daniel Perkins
- Cara Frances Pridmore
- Ruby Nicole Roberts
- Sebastian J. Rowe
- Amy Caroline Saunders
- Rachel C. Talton
- Grace Kelli Taylor
- Donna Xia