Bonding with the Digital Commons: An Interview with Kim Woodrum
Study chemistry and get college-ready with the University of Kentucky’s new course Advanced Chemistry, a free, online Coursera course open to the public.
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Acclaimed Chemist, Novelist and Playwright Carl Djerassi to Visit UK
Known for his work in organic chemistry and as a father of insect and human birth control, Djerassi will take part in several events being held Feb. 13-15, at the University of Kentucky.
Rarefied Air: Liz Pillar
The American Geophysical Union (AGU) is a nonprofit organization of geophysicists with over 62,000 members from 144 countries. At their most recent meeting last December, 24,000 people presented and discussed the newest interdisciplinary and international research in geophysics, which makes Liz Pillar’s accomplishments all the more impressive.
Celebrated Chemist, Novelist and Playwright Carl Djerassi to Visit UK
Known for his work in organic chemistry and as a father of insect and human birth control, Carl Djerassi will take part in several events being held Feb. 13-15, at UK.
More Than 5,000 Sign Up for UKs Free Online Chemistry Prep Course
The "Advanced Chemistry" course, beginning Jan. 27, will be the university's first to use Coursera, a leading platform for MOOCs (massive open online courses). The non-credit course is designed to prepare incoming and current students for college-level chemistry classes, and to provide supplemental material for students already enrolled in chemistry classes for credit.
Free Online Chemistry Course Draws Over 5,000 Students
Beginning January 27th, the Department of Chemistry will begin a free, online course titled "Advance Chemistry" for prospective and current students.
UK Researchers Find Low Vitamin D Causes Damage to Brain
Dr. Allan Butterfield, professor in the UK Department of Chemistry and lead author of the paper, explains the findings.
Burt Davis Honored by the American Chemical Society
Burt Davis, longtime associate director for the University of Kentucky Center for Applied Energy Research's Clean Fuels and Chemicals Group, has been selected as the 2013 American Chemical Society's Energy & Fuels Division Distinguished Researcher Award in Petroleum Chemistry.
A Site for the Sciences
On Nov. 11, 1960, construction began on the Chemistry-Physics Building. The current site of the building once was occupied by the president’s garden and tennis courts.
Chemistry Department Hosts Annual Dawson Lecture
The Department of Chemistry will host the 17th annual Lyle Ramsay Dawson Lecture today, Oct. 25, at 4 p.m. in Room 139 of the Chemistry-Physics Building.
