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Windus appointed new chair of chemistry department
Theresa Windus, LAS Dean’s Professor and Distinguished Professor of Chemistry, began her term as chair on January 1, 2024.
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LAS students focus on fall research
The LAS Dean’s High Impact Awards for Undergraduate Research are supporting student research ranging from intimate partner violence to solid-state chemistry.
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Javier Vela-Becerra awarded Fulbright U.S. Scholar Program Award
Javier Vela-Becerra, University Professor, and John D. Corbett Professor of Chemistry, has been awarded a 3-month Fulbright U.S. Scholar Program award. He will be visiting the laboratory of Liberato Manna at the Italian Institute of Technology in Genoa, Italy. Vela-Becerra is among over 800 U.S. citizens who will teach or conduct research abroad for the … Continue reading Javier Vela-Becerra awarded Fulbright U.S. Scholar Program Award
Anderson awarded Alice Hudson Professorship in Chemistry
ISU Chemistry alumna establishes endowment to encourage innovation and excellence.
Interdisciplinary team of researchers explores new methods of plastic upcycling
LAS chemist and Ames Lab scientist Sadow works with team to further green chemistry research.
Discovery shows potential to transform chemical manufacturing
Scientists at the U.S. Department of Energy’s Ames Laboratory explore catalyst for efficient and less expensive industrial processes.
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Anand recognized for research
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Vela and team published in American Chemical Society’s Catalysis
Abstract Motivated by increased awareness about nitrate contamination of surface waters and its deleterious effects in human and animal health, we sought an alternative, non-noble metal catalyst for the chemical degradation of nitrate. First-row transition metal phosphides recently emerged as excellent alternatives for hydrogen evolution and hydrotreating reactions. We demonstrate that a key member of … Continue reading Vela and team published in American Chemical Society’s Catalysis