News items about Faculty Members
Professor John Straub receives Boston University 2005 Metcalf Award for Teaching Excellence
BOSTON UNIVERSITY RECOGNIZES THREE PROFESSORS FOR EXCELLENCE IN TEACHING (Boston) — Boston University recognized two faculty members as recipients of Metcalf Awards for Teaching Excellence: Akihiro Kanamori, a professor in the College of Arts and Sciences’ Department of Mathematics and Statistics, and John E. Straub, a professor in its Department of Chemistry. “Based on recommendations […]
Professor Tom Tullius receives NIH grant for ENCODE technology to map the surface of DNA
In a second round of funding for technology-related research that will contribute to the international research effort known as ENCODE, the National Human Genome Research Initiative (NHGRI) is supporting a Boston University-based effort to map the topography of the DNA molecule. Prof. Thomas Tullius, chairman of Boston University’s Department of Chemistry, has received a three-year, […]
Professor James Panek Named the First Samour Family Professor in Organic Chemistry
In April 2004, Professor James Panek was named the first Samour Family Professor in Organic Chemistry. This endowed chair was established by Dr. Carlos Samour, who received his Ph.D. in Chemistry from Boston University in 1950. Dr. Samour is a respected scientist and businessman who has been a committed supporter of the College of Arts […]
Professor Morton Hoffman Elected Chair of the Division of Chemical Education of the American Chemical Society
Professor Morton Hoffman has been elected Chair of the Division of Chemical Education (CHED) of the American Chemical Society (ACS) for 2005; he will serve as Chair Elect in 2004. The 6,000-member CHED is one of the largest and most active ACS divisions and includes chemistry educators from all levels, as well as individuals from […]
Professor John Porco Receives Bristol-Myers Squibb Award in Synthetic Organic Chemistry
Professor John A. Porco, Jr. has received the distinguished 2003 Bristol-Myers Squibb (BMS) Award in Synthetic Organic Chemistry. The grant provides a total of $300,000 of unrestricted research support over a three-year period and is one of only two given by BMS worldwide each year to support the academic research community. The award acknowledges the […]
Professor John Straub Awarded Gitner Award for Distinguished Teaching
College of Arts and Sciences (CAS) bestows three faculty teaching awards, including the Gitner Award for Distinguished Teaching. The recipients are selected by a committee comprised of associate deans, faculty, and students. On April 9, CAS Dean, Jeffrey J. Henderson, announced that the recipient of the 2003 Gitner Award is Professor John Straub. This is […]
Professor Scott Schaus Receives Research Innovation Award from Research Corporation
On November 18, 2002, Professor Scott E. Schaus (organic chemistry) received a Research Innovation Award from the Research Corporation. This highly competitive award is given each year to the top young faculty members in Chemistry, Physics, and Astronomy in the United States and Canada. Professor Schaus’ proposed research focuses on the development of asymmetric catalytic […]
Professor James Panek Receives Arthur C. Cope Scholar Award
Professor James S. Panek has been named a recipient of the prestigious Arthur C. Cope Scholar Award sponsored by the Arthur C. Cope Fund of the American Chemical Society for his important contributions to the field of asymmetric chemical synthesis. The award was presented before the Division of Organic Chemistry at the 224th ACS National […]
Professor Mark Grinstaff Joins Chemistry Department
Professor Mark Grinstaff has accepted a newly created position at Boston University — a joint appointment between the Departments of Biomedical Engineering and Chemistry — funded by a Whitaker Foundation Leadership Award. The Whitaker Foundation’s mission is to promote better human health by supporting academic research in biomedical engineering. Professor Grinstaff’s highly interdisciplinary research is […]
Professor Kevin Smith Accepts Joint Appointment with Chemistry Department
In recognition of the important role chemistry plays in his scholarship, the Chemistry Department has extended a joint appointment to Professor Kevin Smith of the Boston University Physics Department. Prof. Smith’s research is highly interdisciplinary, involving aspects of physics, chemistry, and materials science. He uses high-resolution versions of x-ray fluorescence and photoemission spectroscopies to study […]