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Making a Difference: Chemistry Professor Leads Water Quality Project in Uganda
// January 1, 2020
When there is a problem, the logical way to solve it is to first recognize it and then respond, accordingly. Sounds simple, right?…
Office Hours: Christopher Daley, PhD, Associate Professor, Chemistry and Biochemistry
// October 29, 2019
Christopher Daley, PhD, an associate professor of chemistry and biochemistry, has an infectious sense of humor and an approachable teaching …
Nine USD Professors Receive Top Faculty Awards
// September 13, 2019
University of San Diego Vice President and Provost Gail F. Baker, PhD, introduced and recognized nine USD faculty members who received top u…
A PURE Opportunity for First-Year Students to Shine
// September 4, 2019
Research is debatably the height of academic pursuit. Through systematic investigation and study, research holds the promise of establishing…
USD Scientist for a Day: Student Labs Research
// August 1, 2019
It may be summer at the University of San Diego, but research happens year-round. On Tuesday, July 30, Vice President and Provost Gail F. Ba…
Chemistry Alumna Shannen Cravens Returns to Talk Research at Symposium
// July 22, 2019
Shannen Cravens, PhD, returns to her undergraduate college alma mater this week. It won’t be the first time the 2011 chemistry alumna …
Alumni Owners of La Finquita Winery & Vineyard Work Hard to Taste Success
// July 11, 2019
Twelve years later, Jess Koehler, co-owner of Ramona’s La Finquita Winery and Vineyard, can laugh about it. Her reaction to the first …
Office Hours: Tim Clark, PhD, Associate Chemistry Professor
// March 26, 2019
He went from tutoring fellow Toreros in his undergraduate years to mentoring young chemists in laboratory research. Join Tim Clark, PhD, an …
Nine USD Faculty to Receive 2019-20 Top Professor Awards
// February 6, 2019
University of San Diego Vice President and Provost Gail F. Baker, PhD, has announced the selection of nine USD faculty members who will rece…
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 …
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…
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 …