Chemistry

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UMD Biology Student Rory Westerman conducts research in the Heikkila Chemistry and Advanced Materials Science (HCAMS) building.

UMD Biology Student Rory Westerman is researching how plants and fungi might help solve our PFAS problem.

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An aerial view of campus with a cloud inversion over Lake Superior

Pumpkins and liquid nitrogen

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Dr. Annette with Chancellor Dave McMillan, Regent Tadd Johnson, President Joan Gable, Emeritus Chancellor Lynn Black

Dr. Kathleen Annette receives Honorary Doctorate–the highest honor bestowed by the University of Minnesota.

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Lauryn Renier running outside

Helping underserved communities is extremely motivating for biology major, athlete, and search-and-rescue volunteer.

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Matt Wittmer

UMD masters student works to modify medicine.

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Viktor Zhdankin is developing new classes of oxidizing agents.

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UMD students in chemistry lab

Students work on low-toxicity iodine compounds as building blocks for medicine and industry.

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UMD alumna Carlie Lalone

Carlie LaLone receives 2019 Presidential Early Career Award for Scientists and Engineers.

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Brian Kobilka

UMD alumnus receives University of Minnesota honorary doctorate degree.

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