David Haines Freeman, former professor in the Department of Chemistry at the University of Maryland, College Park, died in his sleep at Sibley Hospital in Washington, D.C. on October 28, 2019, where his family had gathered.

A UMD-led team chemically engineered carbon nanotubes to synthesize and trap trions—quasi-particles potentially useful in bioimaging, chemical sensing and quantum computing.

The conference (free of cost) is geared towards undergraduates doing research and graduate students with a focus on underrepresented students in STEM although postdocs and faculty are also encouraged to attend.

The award recognizes Wang’s research in fundamental chemistry and advanced materials, which led to development of a textile that automatically regulates heat exchange with the environment.

Dolores Jackson will receive a 2019 President’s Distinguished Service Award at the University of Maryland’s Faculty and Staff Convocation on September 18, 2019. 

After four years of development, UMD Associate Professor of Chemistry and Biochemistry Peter Nemes has produced the first instrument sensitive enough to identify and measure the protein produced by a single neuron.

The honor recognizes Wang’s groundbreaking contributions to glycoscience and his leadership in the society’s carbohydrate chemistry division.

The new 105,000 square-foot wing will expand the scope of physical and analytical chemistry research at UMD, support new approaches in materials synthesis and characterization, and create the collaborative environment necessary for harnessing these discoveries into transformative applications.

The ACA recognizes distinguished achievement in the field of crystallography to both mature and early career crystallographers through the presentation of various annual awards and prizes.

Four high school students are heading to Paris to represent the US in the 51st International Chemistry Olympiad, which will be held on July 21–30.