Chemists build synthetic catalysts to break down biomass
Yan Zhao, professor of chemistry, and his research team have figured out how to break down plant fibers in biomass and turn it into useful fuels and chemicals.
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Two LAS faculty receive Fulbright fellowships
Jeff Bremer, associate professor of history, and Javier Vela, University Professor of chemistry, received a Fulbright U.S. Scholar fellowship for the 2023-24 academic year.
Two LAS students receive Goldwater Scholarships
Daniel Howell and Henry Thomas, both juniors in chemistry, are two of the four Iowa State University students who are 2023 Goldwater Scholars.
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Junqi Li awarded $313,600 National Institutes of Health grant
Junqi Li, assistant professor in the Department of Chemistry, has been awarded a grant from the National Institutes of Health (NIH) for her research “Atom-swapping reaction sequences enabled by decarbonylation and decarboxylation.” The $313,600 grant, issued by the NIH’s National Institute of General Medical Sciences, will fund Li’s studies until May 2023. Li’s research in … Continue reading Junqi Li awarded $313,600 National Institutes of Health grant
Jenks reappointed chair of the Department of Chemistry
William Jenks, who has served as chair since 2011, began his two-year term on July 1.
Chemistry student’s formula for success is teamwork and experiences
Goldwater Scholar Nethmi Hewage says faculty mentors and ‘incredible opportunities at Iowa State’ shaped her undergraduate journey.
Graduate programs in the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences ranked among best by U.S. News and World Report
Statistics program secures top-10 rank and several LAS programs improve from previous ranking.
LAS student named Goldwater Scholar
Chemistry student Nethmi Hewage selected from a field of more than 5,000 applicants nationwide.