Chemistry News and Events

Marc Zimmer, the Barbara Zaccheo Kohn '72 Professor of Chemistry, known for recruiting and mentoring women and minorities in the sciences was named the 2007 Connecticut Professor of the Year today by the Carnegie Foundation for the Advancement of Teaching and the Council for Advancement and Support of Education (CASE) . He is an expert on bioluminescence.

The National Science Foundation recently awarded Connecticut College more than $1 million in four separate grants to help the college advance its dynamic science program and engage next-generation scientists. Two chemistry professors are among the recipients. Marc Zimmer, Barbara Zaccheo Kohn '72 Professor of Chemistry and department chair, received a S-STEM grant of $513,900 to support the College's efforts to increase the number of its students graduating with a degree and research experience in chemistry, physics, environmental science, neuroscience and laboratory-based biological sciences.

Another NSF grant supports efforts by David K. Lewis, Margaret W. Kelly Professor of Chemistry, to further study and understand the energetic and dynamic details of chemical reactions.  Read the Oct.18, 2007 news release for more details.

The chemistry department sponsors a series of seminars every semester with guest speakers.

Last Modified: Friday, December 07, 2007 9:34