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Building a Bridge to Success for Female Scientists
// October 31, 2018
Student success and engagement are at the heart of the University of San Diego experience. From day one, students are encouraged to explore …
USD Chemistry and Biochemistry Students Receive National Accolades
// October 29, 2018
The American Chemical Society (ACS) awarded USD’s Chemistry and Biochemistry Student Chapter with an overall rating of Commendable for…
Chemistry Grad Makes the Most of Her Time as a Torero
// May 24, 2018
Alexia de Loera's response to her time as a student at the University of San Diego is like most when graduation arrives — "four years …
Research Week: Faculty Recognized for Mentorship, Grant Proposals
// April 19, 2018
The University of San Diego’s Research Week hosted two events Tuesday that speak to one of the most important elements for research to…
Alumna helping you with grad school apps and more
// December 4, 2017
Emily Fray, '15, has a series of blog posts that can help guide you through the process of applying to graduate school. The blog is hosted b…
USD Chemistry Chair, Professor Tammy Dwyer Named ACS Fellow Honoree
// August 18, 2017
Tammy Dwyer, a faculty member in chemistry and biochemistry at the University of San Diego since 1994 and current department chair, has been…
Chemistry's Lauren Benz Earns Dreyfus Teacher-Scholar Award
// August 17, 2017
For the fourth time since 2011, a University of San Diego professor in the Chemistry and Biochemistry Department has received the Henry Drey…
REU Fellows Expand Knowledge Via Summer Research
// August 11, 2017
The prospect of learning something new each day is true for everybody. For students in college, particularly those who’ve participated…
USD Earns NSF Grant to Fill Void in Research Experiences for College Students
// June 5, 2017
The National Science Foundation has awarded the University of San Diego $598,666 to fund a project to enhance college student learning throu…
Illume Series: Chemistry Professor Shares the Science of Cooking
// March 9, 2017
The next Illume Speaker Series presentation, which is sponsored by the University of San Diego’s Humanities Center, involves learning …
USD Awards Reward Professors' International Impact
// November 16, 2016
The University of San Diego kicked off its annual programming in the spirit of the national International Education Week celebration with a …
Two Juniors Earn Goldwater Recognition
// April 19, 2016
Two University of San Diego juniors, Taylor Cottle (pictured, right) and Harrison Schmachtenberger, have received national recognition from …