University of Wisconsin–Madison

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Thomas Brunold, professor of chemistry, wins Chancellor’s Distinguished Teaching Award

Thomas Brunold exemplifies the characteristics of excellence, innovation and leadership. He has brought high standards of excellence and innovation to a large variety of undergraduate and graduate courses. Although he teaches classes of more than 300 students on a regular basis, he is known for his unusual accessibility, his passion and his genuine concern for …

Shakhashiri, presenter of popular chemistry shows, wins science education award

University of Wisconsin–Madison professor of chemistry Bassam Z. Shakhashiri is the recipient of the 2018 Grady-Stack Award for Interpreting Chemistry for the Public. The American Chemical Society announced the award Monday, adding Shakhashiri’s name to a list of recipients that includes Nobel laureates and renowned journalists and authors.