Congratulations to Chemistry major Xiaochen Du, one of three recipients of this year’s Faculty Scholars Awards, the highest bestowed by Duke faculty on undergraduates! The award honors students for a record of innovative and independent research and scholarship. Xiaochen, a double major in chemistry and computer science, is interested in using machine learning and automation to accelerate the search for materials to fight climate change.

Congratulations to Professors Jie Liu, Bob Lefkowitz and David Mitzi! These chemists were once again named as Highly Cited Researchers by Web of Science, part of a select few who have been most frequently cited by their peers over the last decade.

Dean Valerie Ashby & Dr. Holden Thorp led a discussion this week on "Leading Science and Education during the Twin Crises of COVID-19 and Racial Injustice".  If you didn't have an opportunity to join, please view it here. A special thanks to Duke Chem's NSF Center for Synthesizing Quantum Coherence for hosting this event.

Professor Weitao Yang delivered the Introductory Lecture at the Royal Society of Chemistry's Faraday Discussion “New Horizons in Density Functional Theory”.

Professor Matthew Becker has been named as a Fellow of the American Chemical Society!  This designation is awarded to members who, in some capacity, have made exceptional contributions to the science or profession and have provided excellent volunteer service to the ACS community.  Chemistry alumnus Rudy Baum (C&EN, Retired) joins Matt as a 2020 Fellow. Congratulations!