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UC Berkeley Chemists and the Periodic Table
Dimitri Mendeleev, a Russian chemist who in 1869 wrote out the known elements (of which there were 63 at the time) on cards and then arranged them in columns and rows according to their chemical and physical properties is considered the father of the Periodic Table. In celebration of the 150th...Read more about UC Berkeley Chemists and the Periodic Table
Drug sponge could minimize side effects of cancer treatment
With the help of sponges inserted in the bloodstream to absorb excess drugs, doctors and scientists are hoping to prevent the dangerous side effects of toxic chemotherapy agents or even deliver higher doses to knock back tumors, like liver cancer, that don’t respond to more benign treatments.Read more about Drug sponge could minimize side effects of cancer treatment
Royal Society of Chemistry marks Richard Andersen’s 75th Birthday with special publication
Alum Robin Padilla discusses his postdoc career path: meet the scientific-database developer
Robin Padilla earned his PhD in chemistry in 2010. He worked as a postdoc and scientific editor before assuming his current role as a product manager with Springer Nature. In this position, he applies his analytical skills to developing databases that help researchers to find the information...Read more about Alum Robin Padilla discusses his postdoc career path: meet the scientific-database developer
David Schaffer appointed Hubbard Howe Jr Distinguished Chair in Biochemical Engineering
The department of Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering (CBE) has announced the appointment of David Schaffer as the Hubbard Howe Jr. Distinguished Chair in Biochemical Engineering. Schaffer is a professor of Chemical and Biolmolecular Engineering, Bioengineering, Molecular & Cell Biology,...Read more about David Schaffer appointed Hubbard Howe Jr Distinguished Chair in Biochemical Engineering
Spotlight on SEMI Women recognizes alum Ellie Yieh
Spotlight on SEMI Women is excited to recognize Q4 2018 honoree Ellie Yieh (College of Chemistry Advisory Board member and alumna) from Applied Materials! Spotlight on SEMI Women recognizes and celebrates accomplished women working in the global microelectronics industry. Nominees include women...Read more about Spotlight on SEMI Women recognizes alum Ellie Yieh
Kwabena Bediako receives Office of Naval Research (ONR) 2019 Young Investigator Award
Kwabena Bediako has been named a recipient of The Office of Naval Research (ONR) 2019 Young Investigator Award for his research in Van der Waals engineering for electrochemically tunable quantum materials.Read more about Kwabena Bediako receives Office of Naval Research (ONR) 2019 Young Investigator Award
Professor Alexis T. Bell is the recipient of the 2018 NACS Award for Distinguished Service in the Advancement of Catalysis
Professor Alexis T. Bell is the recipient of the 2018 NACS Award for Distinguished Service in the Advancement of Catalysis sponsored and administered by The North American Catalysis Society. It is awarded biennially in even-numbered years. Bell will be honored at the closing banquet...Read more about Professor Alexis T. Bell is the recipient of the 2018 NACS Award for Distinguished Service in the Advancement of Catalysis
Paving the way for more efficient hydrogen cars
Hydrogen-powered vehicles emit only water vapor from their tailpipes, offering a cleaner alternative to fossil-fuel-based transportation. But for hydrogen cars to become mainstream, scientists need to develop more efficient hydrogen-storage systems. Now, a group of scientists reporting...Read more about Paving the way for more efficient hydrogen cars
Chem alum struggled with learning disability to achieve genius
At this year's induction ceremony for the Florida Inventors Hall of Fame, Torrey Pines Institute for Molecular Studies founder Richard Houghten and optometry pioneer Herbert Wertheim — two individuals of unquestionable genius — shared a surprising fact about themselves: Growing up, they each...Read more about Chem alum struggled with learning disability to achieve genius
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