UK Chemistry Department Hosts Naff Symposium
Leading experts in chemistry involving metals and proteins will be the featured speakers at the symposium Friday, May 4, on UK's campus.
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Improving General Chemistry with Stephen Testa
Over 2,500 students take introductory chemistry classes each semester. As the director of general chemistry, Stephen Testa oversees the planning and curricula of each of these introductory courses. In this interview, professor Testa discusses what he and his colleagues are doing to improve the grades, and the experiences, of students fulfilling their chemistry credits.
This podcast was produced by Stephen Gordinier.
UK Professors Engage High School Science Teachers
The University of Kentucky Biology, Physics and Astronomy, Chemistry, and Psychology departments are reaching out to area high school science teachers and teaching them something new: what's new in science.
Intellectual Achievement Medallion to Go to UK Chemist
UK Libraries will recognize the accomplishments of UK chemist and educator John Anthony with the 2012 UK Libraries Medallion for Intellectual Achievement.
Fighting Alzheimer's with Antioxidants: Allan Butterfield
Allan Butterfield is UK's Alumni Association Endowed Professor of Biological Chemistry at UK, and the Director of the Center for Membrane Sciences.
The focus of his research is the study of oxidative stress on the brain, one of the main components of Alzheimer's Disease.
In this podcast, Professor Butterfield discusses his research group's experiments and results, and talks about fighting the disease by stimulating the brain's production of antioxidants.
A&S 100/CHE 229 Online Education
Introduction to Syntax in Organic Chemistry. Instructor Arthur Cammers on this online course introducing students to the graphical notation and the language of organic chemistry.
Chemistry Professor Leaves Lasting Legacy at UK
Retired Chemistry Professor Jim Holler's enthusiasm for chemistry and passion for teaching led him to include several visually stunning science demonstrations in class.
UK Libraries Event to Feature Director of Bush Library
The upcoming UK Libraries Annual Dinner will feature guest speaker and UK history alumnus Alan C. Lowe, director of the George W. Bush Presidential Library and Museum. The annual dinner will also feature the 2012 presentation of the UK Libraries Medallion for Intellectual Achievement to UK chemist John Anthony.
What's New in Science - John Anthony
Professor John Anthony, department of Chemistry at the University of Kentucky, speaks about catching cheating athletes, curing diseases, and solving the world's energy problems!
UK Founders Day Ceremony to Celebrate Faculty Achievement
A&S professors to receive awards include professors John Anthony, Phillip Crowley, Francie R. Chassen-Lopez, Joseph Straley, and Irene Chico-Wyatt