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As professor and co-chair in the Department of Molecular & Cell Biology at the University of California at Berkeley, Rebecca Heald ’85 works to empower basic research and pave the way for those underrepresented in scientific fields.

Silas D. Childs Professor in Chemistry Karen Brewer and Assistant Professor of Art History Arathi Menon are the most recent recipients of the fellowship that supports faculty interested in creating digitally focused assignments, expanding learning opportunities, and developing technology-enabled pedagogical strategies in any curricular area.

After two years of supporting virtual conference attendance, ROOTS — Hamilton’s Society for Students of Color in STEM — took 14 members to the Annual Biomedical Research Conference for Minoritized Students (ABRCMS) in Anaheim, Calif. The trip, which took place from Nov. 8 to 12, came at no fee to students, thanks to funding from the Dean of Faculty’s Office and a grant from Howard Hughes Medical Institute.

Two Hamilton chemistry faculty and three students presented their research at the Southeastern Regional Meeting of the American Chemical Society in San Juan, Puerto Rico, from Oct. 18 to 22.

Associate Professor of Chemistry Ian Rosenstein recently published an extensive, book-length review chapter in Volume 110 of the Wiley monograph series Organic Reactions.

The world of chemists can be broadly divided into three groups: molecule modelers, measurers, and makers. Max Majireck, associate professor of chemistry and director of biochemistry, is a part of the third group. As he works to synthetically construct molecules, he lets new chemical developments guide him to discoveries with medical potential.

Major national and regional news organizations regularly interview Hamilton faculty, staff, and students for their expertise and perspectives on current events, and to feature programs and activities on campus. Highlights of June’s coverage have been compiled by the Media Relations Office.

Associate Professor of Chemistry Max Majireck has been awarded a major research grant from the National Science Foundation to develop new types of reagents, materials that are used in chemical reactions that can include the synthesis of pharmaceuticals.

Associate Professor of Chemistry Max Majireck and Postdoctoral Fellow Dr. Khanh Ha of the Masonic Medical Research Institute (MMRI) were recently awarded a grant for approximately $154,000 from the American Heart Association (AHA).

Associate Professor of Chemistry Max Majireck presented his laboratory’s latest research at the Spring National Meeting of the American Chemical Society and the Florida Heterocycles Conference.