Chemistry

One of a kind: Glassblower's work keeps research moving

Fri, 12 Apr 2013 00:00:00 -0400

Scientists at Virginia Tech have a competitive research advantage from an unlikely source -- a glassblower. Tom Wertalik, a master glassblower with the Department of Chemistry, can create scientific glass in-house, which saves not only money, but also time, allowing research to continue and for experimental modifications to be made quickly.

Fralin graduate student invents new cancer drug delivery vehicle

Mon, 28 Jan 2013 00:00:00 -0500

Sean Hemp of Raleigh, N.C., a Ph.D. student in chemistry in the College of Science, is helping to invent new therapies that target genetic disease and cancer.

Gary Long named associate dean for curriculum and instruction in the College of Science

Fri, 25 Jan 2013 00:00:00 -0500

As associate dean, Gary Long will be responsible for developing a sustainable process for selecting and awarding scholarships, providing leadership for curricular development and assessment and for recruiting and placement programs, diversity leadership, and working with the assistant dean of graduate studies on graduate issues.

Research instrument opens new avenues of discovery

Thu, 06 Dec 2012 00:00:00 -0500

A new liquid chromatography-mass spectrometer in the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences at Virginia Tech will help scientists and researchers develop and discover new drugs, curb pollution, and monitor environmental conditions, among other things.

Virginia Tech drug screening laboratory available to life sciences community

Wed, 31 Oct 2012 00:00:00 -0400

The overall goal of the drug screening laboratory, according to Center Director and University Distinguished Professor David Kingston, is to further the discovery of bioactive compounds.

Scientific meeting at Virginia Tech will make more than $2 million economic impact

Mon, 18 Jun 2012 00:00:00 -0400

The World Polymer Conference, MACRO 2012, is one of the largest meetings ever held at Virginia Tech and when the more than 1,500 scientists descend on the area beginning June 24, they'll bring cutting-edge research information and also an economic boost to the Blacksburg area in excess of $2 million.

World-renowned researchers coming to international polymer meeting at Virginia Tech

Wed, 09 May 2012 00:00:00 -0400

Thousands of researchers from around the world are coming to Virginia Tech's Blacksburg campus for the World Polymer Congress from June 24-29. One of the main presenters will be Robert H. Grubb, the 2005 Nobel Prize winner in chemistry. The meeting organizers are seeking volunteers to help for a variety of jobs.

Davidson Hall Hokie Stone prevails

Wed, 02 May 2012 00:00:00 -0400

Approximately 110 tons of Hokie Stone has been saved for reuse in the demolition and reconstruction of Davidson Hall.

Photos: Davidson Hall renovation

Mon, 30 Apr 2012 00:00:00 -0400

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T. Daniel Crawford receives 2012 Alumni Award for Excellence in Research

Thu, 26 Apr 2012 00:00:00 -0400

T. Daniel Crawford has since been recognized for his groundbreaking work in theoretical and computational chemistry.

Gary L. Long, Katherine R. Allen selected for Scholarship of Teaching and Learning Award

Wed, 11 Apr 2012 00:00:00 -0400

Each year the Center for Instructional Development and Educational Research recognizes faculty members who have used innovative ways to enhance the teaching and learning experience at Virginia Tech. This year's honorees have excelled in their respective fields of chemistry and human development.

Davidson Hall to undergo $31.1 million transformation

Wed, 14 Dec 2011 00:00:00 -0500

Over winter break, the majority of Davidson Hall will be demolished to make way for the first phase of a renovation project that will increase the functionality and efficiency of chemistry labs and classroom space.

Virginia Tech partnership promotes national chemistry model

Mon, 31 Oct 2011 00:00:00 -0400

The Department of Chemistry in the College of Science will undergo a significant upgrade of its laboratories thanks in part to a generous gift from Agilent Technologies.

Visiting scholar is pioneer of targeted drug delivery

Tue, 11 Oct 2011 00:00:00 -0400

Claus-Michael Lehr, a leader in research on the transport of medicine across biological membranes -- a key step in efficient drug delivery to the body -- will be a visiting scholar.

Discovery of new ways to kill malaria mosquitoes a race against resistance

Wed, 21 Sep 2011 00:00:00 -0400

A Virginia Tech researcher is a member of a team trying to develop safe insecticides to paralyze mosquitoes that spread malaria.

New Science Magazine focuses on STEM initiatives in the College of Science

Fri, 26 Aug 2011 00:00:00 -0400

The latest issue of the College of Science Magazine features the college's newest initiatives to help bolster interest in the fields of science, technology, engineering, and math.

New molecule tested as a delivery vehicle to image, kill brain tumors

Thu, 04 Aug 2011 00:00:00 -0400

Virginia Commonwealth University and Virginia Tech researchers have developed a molecular platform that offers hope for treatment of the most common and aggressive form of brain tumors.

Researchers closer to understanding cell-division gatekeeper enzyme

Wed, 06 Jul 2011 00:00:00 -0400

An enzyme called Pin1 regulates the protein that initiates cell division by changing the shape of a peptide bond. Researchers at Notre Dame and Virginia Tech have discovered how Pin1 communicates through an internal conduit between its two domains to decide whether it will open or shut the gate to cell division.

Chemist wins award for new approach to pressure-sensitive adhesive production

Tue, 28 Jun 2011 00:00:00 -0400

Tim Long has received an award for his research on a solvent-free and environmentally friendly approach of producing pressure sensitive adhesives.

David G.I. Kingston appointed to National Advisory Council for Complementary and Alternative Medicine

Mon, 27 Jun 2011 00:00:00 -0400

David G.I. Kingston, University Distinguished Professor of Chemistry, who is affiliated with the Fralin Life Science Institute at Virginia Tech, has been named to the National Advisory Council for Complementary and Alternative Medicine.

New insights on an old material will enable design of better polymer batteries, water purification

Wed, 22 Jun 2011 00:00:00 -0400

Two Virginia Tech research groups have combined forces to devise a way to measure Nafion's internal structure and, in the process, have discovered how to manipulate this structure to enhance the material's applications.

Chemist Timothy Long named Mark Scholar by American Chemical Society

Thu, 12 May 2011 00:00:00 -0400

Timothy Long, professor of chemistry and associate dean for strategic initiatives in the College of Science, has been named a Mark Scholar by the American Chemical Society. The award is one of three given annually by the ACS to reward leaders in the combined fields of polymer science and engineering.

Productive university, industry research partnership recognized

Mon, 21 Feb 2011 00:00:00 -0500

Researchers from Virginia Tech and Kraton Polymers LLC have been awarded the American Chemical Society Division of Polymeric Materials' 2011 Award for Cooperative Research in Polymer Engineering and Science.

Timothy Long named associate dean in College of Science

Thu, 10 Feb 2011 00:00:00 -0500

Timothy E. Long has been appointed associate dean for strategic initiatives in the College of Science.

Techulon licenses technology that integrates diagnostics with therapeutics

Tue, 26 Oct 2010 00:00:00 -0400

Techulon Inc., a life sciences company based in the Virginia Tech Corporate Research Center, has signed an exclusive license with Virginia Tech Intellectual Properties Inc.to market a new, traceable DNA delivery platform created to deliver genetic medicine to cells while carrying a beacon so scientists can follow its progress.

Macromolecules and Interfaces Institute, Fralin Life Science Institute to host Mark Davis as visiting scholar

Tue, 19 Oct 2010 00:00:00 -0400

The Macromolecules and Interfaces Institute and the Fralin Life Science Institute at Virginia Tech will host Mark E. Davis, professor of chemical engineering at California Institute of Technology, as a Visiting Scholar from Nov. 1 to 5.

Institute for Critical Technology and Applied Science names Robert Moore interim associate director of research

Wed, 06 Oct 2010 00:00:00 -0400

The Institute for Critical Technology and Applied Science has appointed Robert Moore as the interim associate director for research.

New cancer therapy appears promising in pre-clinical trials

Tue, 05 Oct 2010 00:00:00 -0400

A new method for treating breast cancer is showing early promise in pre-clinical trials.

Webster Santos appointed Blackwood Junior Faculty Fellow of Life Sciences

Fri, 01 Oct 2010 00:00:00 -0400

Webster Santos, assistant professor of chemistry in the College of Science at Virginia Tech, was recently appointed as the Blackwood Junior Faculty Fellow of Life Sciences by the Virginia Tech Board of Visitors.

Polymer-based alternative energy, sustainability, industrial innovation headline conference

Wed, 22 Sep 2010 00:00:00 -0400

The Macromolecules and Interfaces Institute at Virginia Tech is holding its 2010 Technical Conference and Review, "Macromolecular Science and Engineering at Virginia Tech: Enabling a Healthy and Sustainable World -- II" on Monday, Oct. 11, through Wednesday, Oct. 13, at the Holtzman Alumni Center and Skelton Conference Center at the Inn at Virginia.

Judy Riffle named American Chemical Society Fellow

Thu, 16 Sep 2010 00:00:00 -0400

Judy S. Riffle, professor of chemistry and director of Virginia Tech's interdisciplinary Macromolecular Science and Engineering Ph.D. education program, has been named a Fellow of the American Chemical Society.

James Tanko named chemistry chair

Fri, 10 Sep 2010 00:00:00 -0400

Professor James M. Tanko has been named chair of the Department of Chemistry in the College of Science.

Chemistry's Judy Riffle recognized for diversity contributions

Fri, 18 Jun 2010 00:00:00 -0400

A chemistry professor at Virginia Tech has been recognized for her contributions to diversity at the university.

Chemist elected international Fellow

Mon, 08 Feb 2010 00:00:00 -0500

Judy S. Riffle, professor of chemistry and director of the Macromolecular Science and Engineering program at Virginia Tech, has been elected a Fellow in the Polymeric Materials Science and Engineering (PMSE) division of the American Chemical Society (ACS).

Remote-control closed system invented for inserting radioactive atoms inside fullerenes

Tue, 07 Jul 2009 00:00:00 -0400

Virginia Tech chemistry Professor Harry C. Dorn, Emory and Henry College chemistry Professor James Duchamp, and Panos Fatouros, professor and chair of the Division of Radiation Physics and Biology at the Virginia Commonwealth University (VCU) School of Medicine have co-invented a hands-off process for filling fullerenes with radioactive material.

Chemist to donate potential pharmaceutical royalties to developing country

Fri, 14 Nov 2008 00:00:00 -0500

The National Institutes of Health has renewed a five-year research grant for a total of $2.5 million to an international biodiversity group led by David G.I. Kingston, University Distinguished Professor of Chemistry at Virginia Tech.