Ahuva Weltman (2011) receives Neuroengineering Award and USC Stevens Most Innovative Award

Ahuva Weltman has received the USC Viterbi Department of Biomedical Engineering 2017 Neuroengineering Award and the 2017 USC Stevens Most Innovative Award as part of the 21st Fred S. Grodins Research Symposium. Ahuva is a student of the MD/PhD Program at USC.

Dr. Bryan Goldsmith (2009) becomes a faculty member in U. of Michigan’s Dept. of Chem. Engineering

Dr. Bryan Goldsmith will join the Department of Chemical Engineering at the University of Michigan as an Assistant Professor in September 2017. His research group will “use electronic-structure theory and molecular simulation, as well as data analytics tools, to understand catalysts and materials under realistic conditions, and to help generate a platform for their design and use in chemical synthesis and pollution reduction.”

Meghan McKeon Zubradt (2008) gives a talk on her PhD research for UCSF’s Discovery Fellows Program

Meghan McKeon Zubradt is a PhD candidate in Biomedical Sciences at UCSF. Meghan’s research talk was highlighted as part of UCSF’s Discovery Fellows Program. Her talk is titled Developing New Tools to Research RNA Folding and Function.

Dr. Aaron Meyer (2007) becomes a faculty member in UCLA’s Department of Bioengineering

Dr. Aaron Meyer joined the UCLA Department of Bioengineering’s faculty in July, 2017. The Meyer Lab focuses on learning about cancer biology and innate immune signaling with the goal of designing immune- and cancer-targeted therapies.

Dr. Sara Thoi (2007) becomes a faculty mentor in the Johns Hopkins Department of Chemistry

Dr. Sara Thoi joined the Department of Chemistry at Johns Hopkins University as an assistant professor in 2015. Her research group is focused on “1) the development of conductive metal and covalent organic frameworks for electrode and electrolyte materials in fuel cells and batteries, 2) the use of conductive aerogels as scaffolds for catalytic reactions, and 3) the discovery of new molecular metal complexes for activating energy-relevant small molecules.”

The UCLA Chemistry & Biochemistry department showcases six 2017 Amgen Scholars

The UCLA Chemistry & Biochemistry department highlighted Jerika Chiong, Van Hsieh, Katherine Morillo, Claire Page, Chloe Williams, and Emma Carley from the Amgen Scholars 2017 cohort at the Summer Programs for Undergraduate Research Poster Session.

Smith college highlights Amalia Sweet (2016) for her selection as a UCLA Amgen Scholar

Amalia Sweet was one of two Smith College students to be selected for the Amgen Scholars Program in 2016. Amalia was highlighted by Grécourt Gate, which covers news and events for the Smith College community.

Holly Sullivan (2016) recognized as one of the Husky 100

Holly Sullivan earned a spot in the Husky 100, which recognizes 100 UW undergraduate and graduate students in all areas of study who are making the most of their time at the UW.

The UCLA Chemistry & Biochemistry department showcases three 2016 Amgen Scholars

The UCLA Chemistry & Biochemistry department highlighted Nicholas Higdon (UCSB), Sara Volz (MIT), and Karli Holman (Westmont College) from the Amgen Scholars 2016 cohort at their end of summer event and at the Summer Programs for Undergraduate Research Poster Session.