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STEM Outreach: Noyce Scholars master, teach science and math
Joseph McClain | May 17, 2012

The Robert Noyce Scholars Program aims to produce professionals who not only understand science and math, but also know how to teach it.

 
William & Mary has 3 Goldwater Scholars
Justine Whelan | May 9, 2012

David Hill '13, Brian Rabe '13 and Natalie Wong '14, the 2012 Goldwater Scholars from the College of William & Mary. In addition to the three scholars, James Janopaul-Naylor '14 was awarded a Goldwater honorable mention.

 
Prof. Bagdassarian Recognized with Teaching Excellence Award
Staff | May 7, 2012

Arts & Sciences award honors special efforts to teach and inspire students.

 
Science, in 3 to 5 minutes
Justine Whelan '14 | April 17, 2012

There are the arts, and then there are the sciences. There is literature, language and film, and then there is calculus, physics and experiments.

 
Recipients of Plumeri Awards for Faculty Excellence announced
Nicholas Langhorne, University Development | April 6, 2012

First awarded in 2009, Plumeri Awards for Faculty Excellence have touched faculty and students in almost every corner of the campus, and now the College is announcing the 2012 honorees.

 
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Creative Adaptation selections announced
Jim Ducibella | March 27, 2012

Seven entries chosen that improve the quality of education at the College while reducing costs or generating revenue that can be reinvested.

 
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2012 Undergraduate Science Research Symposium
Claudia Smith | March 10, 2012

39 Chemistry undergraduates took part in the Symposium! See their photos.

 
AP story on chemistry mentor makes a big splash
Joseph McClain | October 25, 2011

National Associated Press story headlined “Women Making Slow, Sure Strides In Science, Math” by AP writer Martha Irvine, spotlights Professor Elizabeth Harbron’s success in the development of young women scientists at William & Mary.

 
NIH continues to support chemist's fight against neurodegenerative disease
Joseph McClain | August 18, 2011

Lisa Landino studies the chemistry behind what she calls "the big three" neurodegenerative diseases: Parkinson's, amyotrophic lateral sclerosis and Alzheimer's.

 
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Wustholz: Simplifying Pigment Detective Work
Staff | May 25, 2011

Kristin Wustholz is featured in Chemical and Engineering News

 
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Recipients of Plumeri Awards for Faculty Excellence announced
Nicholas Langhorne, University Development | May 4, 2011

Twenty exceptional William & Mary faculty members have received prestigious Plumeri Awards for Faculty Excellence this year.

 
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Harbron: A colorful chemistry for undergraduate researchers
Joseph McClain | April 13, 2011

Elizabeth Harbron prepares undergraduates for a life in research.

 
W&M chapter of PBK announces award winners
Matthew Allar, Department of Theatre, Speech and Dance | March 21, 2011

The College of William and Mary's Alpha of Virginia chapter of Phi Beta Kappa gathers annually to celebrate the academic and professional achievement of its membership.

 
10th Graduate Research Symposium opens March 25
Joseph McClain | March 21, 2011

Hundreds of graduate students from 16 institutions will gather at the College of William & Mary on March 25 & 26 for the tenth annual Graduate Research Symposium. The theme of the event is "Preparing Scholars/Presenting Excellence."

 
All Roads Lead Back Home: Jean Kumiko Takeuchi, M.A. '76
Sylvia C. Gurganus | March 8, 2011

“I worked in the very beginning of drug discovery efforts. I designed and synthesized new molecules so biologists could test them."

 
Harbron to receive Thomas Jefferson Teaching Award
Joseph McClain | January 21, 2011

Elizabeth Harbron, associate professor of chemistry, is the 2011 winner of William & Mary's Thomas Jefferson Teaching Award, an honor bestowed each Charter Day to a younger faculty member at the College.

 
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2010 Graduate Research Symposium
Chemistry Department | April 2, 2010

Graduate students present research.

 
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Explosive chemistry: Poutsma happy to be at W&M
David Williard | December 2, 2009

J.C. Poutsma received an ovation for his thermite explosion on Barksdale Field.

 
2009 Graduate Research Symposium
Chemistry Department | July 13, 2009

Graduate students present research.

 
Integrating Sciences
Joseph McClain for Ideation magazine | January 9, 2009

ISC 1 is open and producing science. ISC 2 is under construction. Just wait until we build ISC 3.

 
Chemistry research in the ISC: Investigating the theft of electrons
Joe McClain for Ideation magazine | January 9, 2009

Oxidative damage of protein happens to us all, but our bodies usually fix the problem. Usually.

 
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Gov. Kaine tours College's ISC
Joe McClain | August 21, 2008

Virginia Gov. Timothy M. Kaine visited the Integrated Science Center at the College of William and Mary as part of his Cabinet Community Day.

 
From Metal Club to Norway's Black Metal: Meet Alex Gade '08
Dan Piepenbring '08 | April 24, 2008

"I decided in high school that I wanted to be a chemist," said Alex Gade '08.

 
Undergraduate Chemistry Scholarship Endowment Established
Department of Chemistry | January 31, 2007

The Department of Chemistry was honored to receive an endowment this past fall to provide support for an entering freshman planning to major in chemistry.

 
Department Continues Tradition in National ACS Rankings
Department of Chemistry | September 20, 2006

Graduation statistics recently issued from the American Chemical Society (ACS) indicate that the Department of Chemistry at William and Mary continues to excel in the number of chemistry degrees awarded to our majors.

 
Professor Pike's CHEM 103 among the Best Nationwide
Joe McClain | September 20, 2006

An undergraduate course at William and Mary was singled out in a national study of chemistry courses conducted by the Center for Educational Policy Research (CEPR) on behalf of the College Board.

 
Brian Lottig '98 Puts His Chemistry Degree to Good Use
W. Matthew Shipmen | June 27, 2006

Like many undergraduates, Brian Lottig '98 came to college with his mind focused on two things: academics and beer — a combination that he has turned into a successful career as a brewmaster.

 
Bill Starnes' Patent Promises Better Plastic Along with Safer World
Department of Chemistry | June 19, 2006

What excites Floyd Dewey Gottwald, Sr. Professor of Chemistry William Starnes most about his recently patented organic stabilizers for PVC isn't the tremendous monetary potential the invention could bring him, the College and his department. It's the idea that his contribution to the growing $1.8-billion heat stabilizers industry could help save lives.

 
Keep Your Eye on Megan Dellinger '05
Department of Chemistry | June 19, 2006

When she entered William and Mary in 2001, Megan Dellinger ('05) showed a lot of promise. She was awarded one of two Dow scholarships given to college freshmen who are prospective chemistry majors, and she had already participated in chemistry research during the summer at Carnegie Mellon University.

 
Chemistry and Biology to be Housed in Integrated Science Center
Department of Chemistry | June 19, 2006

So the first question you have to be asking yourself is, "What is an integrated science center?"