Mark Griep, associate professor of chemistry, won the 2017 Helen M. Free Award of Public Outreach from the American Chemical Society. The award recognizes outstanding achievements in outreach by a member of the society who improves public recognition and appreciation for the contributions of chemistry. Established in 1995, the award includes a crystal sculpture and a $1,000 prize.
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Jay Storz, professor of biological sciences, has been named an honorary professor by Aarhus University of Science and Technology in Aarhus, Denmark. The award furthers collaborations between Storz and colleagues in Aarhus University’s Department of Biosicence. The award is reserved for internationally highly esteemed researchers who have fostered close ties with Aarhus University.
Storz has worked closely with Aarhus bioscience faculty for the last eight years. The collaboration has included the reciprocal exchange of students and post-doctorates. The honorary professorship started May 1 and continues through April 30, 2022. It allows Storz to deliver lectures and take part in research projects at Aarhus University.
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Biochemistry students Shannyn Bird, Allison Barnes, Andrew Cook, Andrew Egger, Brianna Kellar, Kali Rimington, Andrew Schacht and Tiffany Truong received Milton E. Mohr Awards for the 2017-18 academic year. The awards are reserved for students in biotechnology and engineering sciences and based on academic performance and career potential. Barnes was awarded a graduate fellowship, and the other seven honorees received undergraduate scholarships.
