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From the Chemistry Department
Krische Catalysis Research to Appear in Science
Professor Michael J. Krische and coworkers have developed a ruthenium catalyst that enables insertion of saturated C-H bonds of adjacent diol carbon atoms into C-C σ-bonds to form products of cycloaddition. These processes merge C-H and C-C bond activation, enabling convergent assembly of structural motifs evident in type II polyketides, broadening...Chemists Create First Bicyclic Aromatic Compound
An international team of researchers including UT Austin chemist Jonathan Sessler has created the first compound that exhibits bicyclic aromaticity in its ground state. These types of compounds had been theorized decades ago but had remained elusive until now. The authors speculate that these compounds “may have a role to play in extending the fron...Grant Willson Receives the Billy & Claude R. Hocott Research Award
Source: http://che.utexas.edu/2017/05/19/willson-receives-the-billy-claude-r-hocott-research-award/ Dr. Grant Willson has been awarded the Billy & Claude R. Hocott Distinguished Centennial Engineering Research Award by the Cockrell School of Engineering. The award honors faculty members who have brought s...Livia Eberlin Named Science Super Hero
Assistant Professor Livia Eberlin has been named a Science Super Hero by Discovery Communications. Each month, Discovery awards those who use science to make a difference in their communities. Science Super Heroes are featured on the Science Channel the first Thursday of the month.News
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Celebrating the 2024 College of Natural Sciences Dean’s Honored Graduates
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Two UT Scientists Elected to American Academy of Arts and Sciences
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New Advanced Quantum Science Institute Will Bridge Basic Research and Applied Science
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Cancer Prevention, Screening and Research Programs Expanding With CPRIT Support
