Faculty and Staff Members, Alumni, and Students Receive Awards

We proudly recognize faculty, staff, students and alumni who garnered major honors, awards and promotions since our December newsletter.

Ph.D. Candidate Hongpeng Wang Studies the Big Impact of a Small World

Industry-leading tools help reveal the structure and function of proteins. 

Senior David Rekhtman Embodies the Spirit of Maryland

The senior was a finalist for the university’s prestigious Spirit of Maryland Award.

John Fourkas Named SPIE Senior Member

Despite the challenges presented by COVID-19, John Fourkas’ accomplishments as a scholar and mentor continue to inspire.

William “Bill” Walters Retires on Golden Anniversary

One of UMD’s first nuclear chemists reflects on a long journey.

Jeffery Davis—Making Organic Chemistry Tangible with Botany, Art and 3D Printing

Students transform the chemistry courtyard into a living classroom and sculpture garden.

George Helz Named 2020 AAAS Fellow

Helz was recognized for “outstanding research, leadership, innovation, teaching and service to the community in aqueous and environmental geochemistry.”

UMD Researchers Develop Tools to Sharpen 3D View of Large RNA Molecules

University of Maryland scientists have developed a method to determine the structures of large RNA molecules at high resolution.

MEI2 leads U.S. side of $18.4M U.S.-Israel Energy Center focused on Energy Storage

The Maryland Energy Innovation Institute (MEI2) will lead the U.S. side of a $18.4M, five-year program, awarded by the U.S.-Israel Energy Center, managed by the Binational Industrial Research and Development (BIRD) Foundation.

Celebrating Our Spring 2020 Graduates – Virtual Awards Ceremony

The Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry hosted its Commencement Reception and Awards Program online on May 22, 2020.

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