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An inquiry-driven undergraduate curriculum. Stellar faculty, staff
and students. Expanding facilities. Collaborations with nearby
institutions. The Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry in the
College of Chemical and Life Sciences at the University of Maryland is gaining momentum. Apply Here

UPCOMING SEMINARS & EVENTS See All
Mr. Michael Brindza, PhD Defense, UMCP (Advisor: Professor Robert Walker) "Solvation, Structure and Organization at Liquid Surfaces" Thursday, July 9 - 9:30 AM, Room 0112, Marker Seminar Room, Chemistry Bldg. (091)


Distinguished University Professor, Dr. John Weeks was elected on April 28th to the National Academy of Sciences. The Academy elected Weeks, as well as others, in recognition of their distinguished and continuing achievements in original research. Election to the Academy is considered one of the highest honors that can be accorded to a U.S. scientist or engineer. The Chair and the Department community extend heartiest congratulations to Professor Weeks on his continued success.
Dr. Catherine Fenselau has captured another prestegious award. She was selected to receive a Thomson Medal for 2009. The Thomson Medal is awarded by the International Mass Spectrometry Foundation in recognition of 'outstanding achievements in and distinguished service to international mass spectrometry'. Catherine will be presented the Thomson medal at a ceremony in Bremen, Germany as part of the 18th International Mass Spectrometry Conference program.
Spring 2009 - College and Departmental Award Winners


	Dr. Amy Mullin Dr. Mullin comes to Maryland from Boston University, where she was Associate Chair for Graduate Admissions in addition to being a faculty member. She is recognized for her research in laser spectroscopy and molecular energy transfer. She has been the recipient of a Clare Boothe Luce Professorship, an Office of Naval Research Young Investigator Award, a Camille Dreyfus Teacher-Scholar Award, and an NSF CAREER Award. She was also recognized as an American Young Leader by the American Swiss Foundation and as well as an Outstanding Mentor by the 2001 Siemens Westinghouse High School Science Competition. Dr. Mullin received her PhD from University of Colorado, Boulder, and did postdoctoral work at Columbia University.

Dr. Marjorie Gardner was devoted to the teaching of science throughout her life. Beginning as a high school teacher in Utah, she was instructor in chemistry and science education at Ohio State University before coming to the University of Maryland in 1964 as professor of chemistry and secondary education. She established her reputation as a crusader for science education while at Maryland and in 1984 accepted the position of Director of the Lawrence Hall of Science at Berkeley.

The early history of Chemistry (and eventually Biochemistry) at the University of Maryland from 1859 to 1969

*Other members of our outstanding faculty will be featured here periodically