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Student Awards in Spring Semester
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It was a very eventful spring semester in terms of awards to our undergraduate and graduate students. It is a pleasure to pass along news of these successes. Ms. Yue Liang was recognized
at the Student Awards Luncheon with the Phi Kappa Phi Scholarship
Award. This is Georgia Tech's TOP award, which is presented to the
member of the senior graduating class with the most outstanding
scholastic record. The award includes a check for $5000 and a trophy.
Yue is graduating with a 4.0 GPA. She has conducted research with
Professors Tolbert and Bommarius, and served as a Teaching Assistant
in the School. She will be attending Harvard for graduate study.
Anthony Giordano (graduate student in the Marder research group) has been awarded the National Science Foundation (NSF) Graduate Fellowship and the NDSEG graduate fellowship. In addition, the following students received Honorable Mentions from NSF: Carlos Zuniga (graduate
student in the Marder research group) Ashley Ringer (graduate student in the Sherrill research group) is the recipient of the Anna Louise Hoffman Award for Outstanding Achievement in Graduate Research for 2008. Given by Iota Sigma Pi, the award recognizes the top female graduate student in chemistry for the given year. Ashley is a previous awardee of the NSF Graduate Fellowship. Nicole Fay was awarded the CoS Undergraduate Research Award, in part for the work she completed (and published) with Professor Payne. The following CHEM and BCHM undergraduates received GT's Presidential
Undergraduate Research Award for summer 2008 (CHEM had more awards
than any school on campus except BME): Rachel Givens (undergraduate students conducting research with Professor El Sayed) is the recipient of a GT Presidential Fellowship for graduate study. The following undergraduate students were recognized at the Institute
Awards Luncheon today with awards from the School: Other awards to CHEM/BCHM students presented at the awards luncheon
included: Also of note: Crystal Fagan, Nicole Fay, Dustin Hipp and Quaovi Sodji are the Institute's first recipients of the B.S. in Biochemistry at the spring 2008 commencement. Congratulations to all of the award winners (and their mentors!)
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Congratulations to our newest PhDs!
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Dr. Courtney Sorrell successfully defended her thesis on Friday, June 13, 2008. The title of her thesis is "Fundamental studies of microgel thin films at interfaces". Congratulations, Courtney! Thesis Committee: |
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Safety Accident and Incident ReportingDuring the past academic year (2006-2007) there were 5 safety related incidents reported across teaching lab and research labs. The reported incidents included an acid spill, fire, slipping on wet floor, finger cut, and chemical inhalation. In all cases the extent of injury was none to minor. Already this academic year (2007-2008) there have been 3 incidents (hot plate burn, cut finger and a fire) reported. The importance of a safe work environment in both teaching and research labs can not be over stressed. I would encourage all groups to discuss safety at their next group meeting. In addition, each individual should know where safety showers, eye washes and fire extinguishers are located in their workspace. Although zero accidents/incidents should be the goal, in the event of an incident or "near miss accident" you must report the incident such that follow-up investigations can take place, as appropriate. The accident/incident report form is located on the school's safety website along with other safety information. http://www.chemistry.gatech.edu/safety/index.php If you would like to bring safety issues to our attention, you may do so through your group's safety captain, members of the school's safety committee, or myself. 2007-2008 School of Chemistry and Biochemistry Environmental, Health
and Safety Committee Bill Baron (Chair) |
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