Department News
Making The Most of Yeast
In April, in recognition of these outstanding achievements, Blenner received the prestigious Young Investigator Award from the American Chemical Society’s BIOT, or biochemical technology division, an honor reserved for researchers under 40.
THE HUNT FOR NEW MEDICINES
The hunt for new medicines to treat pain and fight disease is a critical and never-ending quest that Toni Akin-Adenekan, a University of Delaware chemical engineering major from Lagos, Nigeria, wanted to learn more about firsthand this summer.
A ‘HAT TRICK’ OF HONORS FOR UD’S JAYARAMAN
Three societies recognize her contributions to physics, chemistry, chemical engineering
A GENTLEMAN AND A SCHOLAR
Rising junior Eduardo Nombera-Bueno lands competitive scholarship from the American Chemical Society
PROBING THE POWERS OF ZEOLITES
As part of his research, Mark LaFollette, a doctoral student in chemical and biomolecular engineering at the University of Delaware, has been running experiments with zeolites in UD’s Colburn Lab.
USING ZERO GRAVITY OF SPACE
Furst, a self-described “space nut,” has designed a series of experiments that will be conducted by a team of five astronauts on the International Space Station throughout the summer of 2021.
UD-BASED NIIMBL GETS $153 MILLION IN NEW FEDERAL SUPPORT
National Institute of Standards and Technology funding includes $83 million for coronavirus
Leadership and Impact
Alumnus, department chair Kristi Kiick reflects on how engineering leaders help others
UNDER LOCK AND KEY
Synthetic biology is an emerging field with promise for improving our ability to manufacture chemicals, develop therapeutic medicines such as biopharmaceuticals and vaccines, and enhance agricultural production, among other things.
RETHINKING PLASTICS
People lived without plastic until the last century or so, but most of us would find it hard to imagine how.
THE ELECTROCHEMICAL SOCIETY AWARDS YUSHAN YAN
Yushan Yan, Henry B. du Pont Chaired Professor of Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering, has received the Carl Wagner Memorial Award.
Update: COVID-19 Vaccine and Campus Health Protocols
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