It is exciting to approach another milestone in progress toward our new facility. This week we are ready for gross demolition and almost ready to regain access to the old driveway to the loading dock. …
Year: 2018
Biochemistry Emeritus Professor Laurens Anderson Remembered as Renowned Carbohydrate Chemist, Mentor
From the UW–Madison Department of Biochemistry University of Wisconsin–Madison Professor Emeritus of Biochemistry and Ph.D. alumnus Laurens “Andy” Anderson died on Nov. 6, 2018 at the age of 98. He was a faculty member in the …
Construction Update 12/03/2018
A lot will be happening on our new building this week. The wall separating us from the demolition/construction zone will be completed, demolition of the north end of Daniels will begin, and access to the …
Where the ocean meets the sky, chemists look for clues to our climate
By Tatum Lyles Flick Department of Chemistry Communications Specialist Abridged version of this article published here. Hidden in the salt spray from waves crashing on the beach are clues to our planet’s future. Chemists at …
Thank you, Professor – Students remember favorite professors
The Wisconsin Alumni Association gave Badger Insider readers the opportunity to thank their former professors, which they did with interesting stories and explanations of how some of these professors changed how they viewed learning and …
Succulents for Science
Alpha Chi Sigma, a professional co-ed chemistry, sold succulents in the Chem Building Atrium Monday to help the Madison Metropolitan School District purchase science supplies. For $7, those who donated received a succulent planted in a …
Construction Update 11/19/2018
Progress has been made on construction of the permanent concrete masonry wall that will separate the north end of Daniels from demolition and construction. The wall, which will be permanent, will be waterproofed and insulated. …
Construction Update 11/12/2018
The heated restroom trailer outside the south exits from Daniels basement is now in operation. This clean, warm trailer is for UW-Madison students, staff, and faculty, to avoid crowding in the restrooms inside Daniels. It …
Construction Update 11/5/2018
These weekly construction updates are now available directly from the home page of the department website as well as appearing in the department newsletter and its online archive (http://chem.wisc.edu/newsletter). You can go directly to the …
Construction Update 10/29/2018
Today (Monday, October 29) occupants of Shain Tower are asked to be on a fire watch’: the fire sprinkler system will not be operable. Consider postponing any particularly hazardous procedures and be alert for fires. This …