Chemistry Facility Expanding with NIH Support and Private Grants
In June 2009, the University of Utah Department of Chemistry received $8 million from the National Institutes of Health (NIH) toward construction of an addition to the south tower of the Henry Eyring Building (HEB) specifically to support biological and biophysical chemistry research. Holding an architect’s rendering of how the new Thatcher Building for Biological and Biophysical Chemistry could appear are, (l-r) Tom Thatcher, Teri Flanders, Craig... [Read More...]
Cloaking: From Science Fiction to Science
by Lee J. Siegel Science News Specialist University of Utah Public Relations Distinguished Professor of Mathematics Graeme W. Milton. University of Utah mathematicians have developed a new cloaking method, and though it’s unlikely to lead to invisibility cloaks like those used by Harry Potter or Romulan spaceships in “Star Trek,” the new method someday might shield submarines from sonar, planes from radar, buildings from earthquakes, and oil... [Read More...]
Graduate Fellowship Established in Honor of Dale A. Stringfellow
Dale A. Strinfellow, Ph.D. Mrs. Jean Stringfellow (BS Health ’66), widow of biology alumnus and respected research scientist Dale A. Stringfellow (BS Biology ’67, MS Microbiology ’70, PhD Microbiology ’72), has made a generous gift to the Department of Biology in honor of her husband’s work, establishing the Dale A. Stringfellow Endowed Fellowship in Cell Biology or Microbiology. The endowment will generate funds in perpetuity to help cover... [Read More...]
The Eyring Legacy
Distinguished Professor of Chemistry Henry Eyring, known to friends and colleagues as the scientist with the Midas touch, was a scientific genius with a down-to-earth demeanor. Best known for his absolute rate theory, he played a key role in the U’s transformation to a major research institution now known worldwide for its advances in science and medicine. The University of Utah and the College of Science commemorated the life and legacy of Dr.... [Read More...]
Rosenblatt Prize for Excellence
Z. Valy Vardeny Distinguished Professor of Physics. Photo courtesy of Z. Valy Vardeny Zeev “Valy” Vardeny, a distinguished professor of physics, was honored at the university’s commencement ceremonies in May with the Rosenblatt Prize for Excellence, the U’s most prestigious award. The $40,000 gift is presented annually to a faculty member who displays excellence in teaching, research and administrative efforts. The Rosenblatt Prize Committee,... [Read More...]
Multimedia and U
Tune in, turn on, but don’t drop out! Today’s society, particularly college students, enjoys a multimedia smorgasbord, including music, movies, podcasts, news feeds, and streaming content of every kind. Did you know the University of Utah has its own “store” on iTunes? Visit http://itunesu.utah.edu and sync your iPod, Mac or PC, or burn a CD. It’s easy and free. The College of Science posts numerous events, podcasts, and interviews on iTunes.... [Read More...]