News items about Faculty Members
Open Tenure Track Assistant Professor Positions – (Open Area of Chemistry) – Apply by October 1
The Department of Chemistry at Boston University invites applications from outstanding candidates for an Assistant Professor tenure track position in an open area of Chemistry, beginning July 1, 2023. Strong candidates will have at least one year of postdoctoral research experience. The successful applicant will benefit from the department’s supportive and collegial environment, which includes close affiliations […]
Chemistry Professor Scott Schaus (CAS`95) Honors His Mother
Professor Scott Schaus has established the Irene Sophia Prado Endowed Scholarship Fund. The scholarship will provide need-based support to undergraduates pursuing degrees in science, technology, engineering, or mathematics (STEM), with preference given to women of Mexican American or Latina backgrounds. See the inspiring story between the formation of the Scholarship Fund here: https://www.bu.edu/cas/scott-schaus-alum-and-chemistry-professor-honors-his-mother/
Didem Vardar-Ulu Receives 2022 Neu Family Award for Excellence in Teaching
Congratulations to Didem Vardar-Ulu, the recipient of the 2022 Neu Family Award for Excellence in Teaching in the College of Arts & Sciences. The award recognizes Didem’s commitment, skill, effectiveness, impact, and leadership in teaching.
Debbie Perlstein Receives Templeton Award for Excellence in Student Advising and Mentoring
Congratulations to Professor Debbie Perlstein for being awarded the CAS Templeton Award for Excellence in Student Advising and Mentoring. This award comes directly from polling the senior class and recognizes her commitment to working with students and a sincere desire to help them do their best work.
Feng Yang Receives Vertex Summer Fellowship
Congratulations to graduate student Feng Yang (nominated by John Porco) for receiving the Vertex Summer Fellowship!
Mark Grinstaff appointed a William Fairfield Warren Distinguished Professor
Congratulations to Mark Grinstaff for being appointed a William Fairfield Warren Distinguished Professor! This is the highest recognition that Boston University bestows on a faculty member. Read more about him here.
Malika Jeffries-EL Promotion to Full Professor
Congratulations Malika Jeffries-EL for being promoted to full professor! Read more about her in BU Today’s article.
QC Receives an Award From The Camille and Henry Dreyfus Foundation
Professor of Chemistry Qiang Cui, who is also a Research Fellow at the Hariri Institute, received a 2021 Machine Learning in the Chemical Sciences & Engineering Award from The Camille and Henry Dreyfus Foundation to develop a machine-learning approach for analyzing protein allostery. The project, entitled “Understanding Protein Allostery using Machine Learning and Deep Mutation […]
Focused Research Program Faculty Awarded NSF EAGER Grant
Via Gina Mantica: Organic materials that convert electricity into light are greener than the more common inorganic materials often used in light emitting diodes, or LEDs. But organic materials for large scale display and lighting applications are more challenging to develop due to the cost and energy required for their production. Artificial intelligence can help […]
Professor Rosina Georgiadis Receives BU’s Gitner Innovation in Teaching with Technology Award
Professor Rosina Georgiadis received BU’s 2019 Gerald and Deanne Gitner Family Award for Innovation in Teaching with Technology Award. The award is given annually to a faculty member “who best exemplifies innovation in teaching by use, development, or adaptation of technology.” For more https://www.bu.edu/provost/awards-publications/award-opportunities/university-wide-teaching-awards/gerald-and-deanne-gitner-family-award-for-innovation-in-teaching-with-technology/past-gitner-award-winners/