As a recipient of the Richter Scholarship Award, Jaden was able to conduct research in the Hashmi Lab at Heidelberg University, Germany. He gained experience in the synthesis of N-heterocyclic carbene ligands for homogeneous gold(I) catalysis to examine ligand effects on reactions he studies at Wake Forest. Additionally,heI spent time traveling Germany, trying new foods,…
Andrew Riggs (‘27) Advances Cancer Research Through Chemistry Wake Forest undergraduate Andrew Riggs (‘27) is spending his summer exploring how chemistry can contribute to more targeted approaches to cancer treatment. As a URECA Scholar, Riggs is working alongside graduate student David Halatek and Professor Uli Bierbach in the Department of Chemistry at Wake Downtown. Their…
Wake Forest University offers summer research opportunities for undergraduates through an NSF-sponsored program and the Wake Forest Translational Science Center. Eligible students from local colleges and universities (with sophomore standing, or 25+ credit hours completed) may apply to participate in 10 weeks of mentored scientific research with a faculty advisor and graduate student mentor. Selected…
ANNOUNCEMENT:2025 Wake Forest University Chemistry Department Young Alumni Award Alec H. Christian, Ph.D. The winner of the 2025 Young Alumni Award is Dr. Alec H. Christian. Congratulations to him! In just over a decade since he graduated from Wake Forest with a BS in Chemistry with Honors (‘14), Alec has gone on to establish his…
pictured: Dr. Larry Hopkins, Oprah Winfrey, Professor Maya Angelou, and Professor Beth Hopkins Wake Forest University is honoring two trailblazing alumni and beloved leaders by renaming South Hall to Dr. Larry D. Hopkins and Professor Beth N. Hopkins Hall. Larry and Beth Hopkins have made extraordinary contributions to the University and Winston-Salem—as students, faculty members,…
The Department of Chemistry invites applications for a tenure-trackfaculty position as Assistant Professor of Chemistry, effective July 1, 2026. Qualifications: An earned Ph.D. in Inorganic Chemistry is required for the position. Qualifiedapplicants will demonstrate their ability to teach courses in inorganic chemistry, develop anexternally funded, nationally recognized research program in synthetic inorganic chemistryinvolving undergraduate and…
Daniel W. Armstrong Welch Distinguished Professor, Department of Chemistry & Biochemistry, University of Texas Scientific Lecture: “Importance of D-Amino Acids in Biological Systems: Detection & Analysis” Wednesday, April 9, 20254:00 PMRoom 012, Salem Hall Read the scientific lecture abstract hereFor more information, call 336-758-5509 Public Lecture: “Performance Enhancing Drugs: History, Background & Interesting Incidents” Thursday,…
Summer Research Opportunities for Undergraduates at Wake Forest University Are you an undergraduate student looking for hands-on research experience this summer? Wake Forest University, through an NSF-sponsored program and the Wake Forest Translational Science Center, is offering $4,000 stipends for a 10-week mentored research program. Program Highlights: ✅ Open to students from local colleges/universities with…
Emerging Investigators 2024: Pioneering the Future of Materials Chemistry The Journal of Materials Chemistry C has unveiled its 2024 Emerging Investigators collection, showcasing some of the most promising early-career scientists in the field of materials chemistry. This curated selection highlights groundbreaking research that spans a diverse range of topics, including luminescent materials, organic semiconductors, nanotechnology,…
AT WAKE FOREST UNIVERSITY NSF-sponsored program and Wake Forest Translational Science Center provide undergraduate summer stipends for mentored scientific research at Wake Forest University Who is eligible? Students from local colleges and Universities with sophomore standing (25 or more hours passed) are eligible to apply. Is financial assistance available? Students will receive $4,000 stipend* for…
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