Christine Skaggs led efforts to distribute ‘COVID-19 chemistry kits’ to more than 200 underserved children in Indianapolis. Reprinted, with permission from Indiana University News. By Kevin Fryling. March 15, 2021.
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Innovation Hall welcomes students and faculty
In-person classes began in IUPUI’s newest building in the spring semester. Innovation Hall features laboratories, lecture halls, ‘clean’ rooms’, research laboratories, and so much more. The building was officially dedicated by IU President Michael McRobbie on May 24. Below is a picture collage (photos by Erwin Boschmann).
David Robbins, an alumnus with positive outlook
By Erwin Boschmann “Happiness lies in the joy of achievement, in the thrill of the creative effort.” -Franklin D. Roosevelt The FDR quote on happiness certainly applies to the chemistry alumnus we are featuring this spring. David Robbins is living not only an accomplished life, but one that is truly fulfilling. He radiates an air… Read more »
Recent Awards
IUPUI Top 100 Awards Chemistry Majors (6): Titilayo Adeniyan, Kamryn Benscoter, Satyajit Kulkarni, Walker Nurrenbern, Blessing Olagundoye, Amber Pagan PLTL Leaders (17): Sarah Ali, Aiysha Amjad, Kamryn Benscoter, Alexis Bloom, Isaac Demaree, Kimberly Felipe, Madelynn Gaines, Isra Haider, Amir Hailat, Travis Kening, Mohammad Khan, Logan Lew, Blessing Olagundoye, Amber Pagan, Reggie Parker, Kristina Powlen, Tarcisio… Read more »
Welcoming the new SOS Dean, Dr. John Feuer DiTusa
By Erwin Boschmann Dr. John Feuer DiTusa was appointed as Dean of the School of Science as of August 1. Previously he served as chair of the Department of Physics and Astronomy at Louisiana State University. He succeeds Simon Rhodes who left IUPUI in 2019. I had the opportunity to pose some questions which he… Read more »
Meet our newest faculty member, Dr. Yongming Deng
By Rajesh Sardar Yongming grew up in Hebei province of the P.R. China. While in school he always wanted to be an architect, designing buildings that are eco-friendly. His love for chemistry grew when he joined Shandong University for undergraduate study. He was very fascinated about different types of chemical bond formation. He found a… Read more »
Basu receives two grants and publishes major article
By Erwin Boschmann Dr. Partha Basu, the Chair of the Chemistry Department, this year has received two major grants, one from the NSF, the other from NIH. His research seeks to understand the functional roles of molybdenum enzymes that are essential for all forms of life. These enzymes are critical in nitrogen, sulfur and arsenic… Read more »
Her enthusiasm for science is infectious
By Erwin Boschmann She will graduate from IUPUI next spring with a Bachelor of Science in Public Health (Epidemiology) and a Bachelor of Arts in Chemistry.
Malik named “Fellow” of the ACS
By Erwin Boschmann The American Chemical Society has named Professor David Malik a ‘fellow’ to “recognize members of ACS for outstanding achievements in and contributions to science, the profession, and the Society.” The ACS cited him for long-standing contributions to student success through active learning pedagogies, scholarship in academic practices and function, and leadership in… Read more »
Dr. James R. McCarthy Memorial Scholarship
By Sharon McCarthy Dr. James R. McCarthy was a scientist of worldwide stature who had broad experience in the fields of drug discovery, medicinal chemistry, organic synthesis and fluorine chemistry. He deeply valued the education process, and he was the first in his family to earn a doctorate degree. Jim combined a keen intellect, the… Read more »