News from 2009 and before By artsciweb January 1, 2010 2009 Dr. Jeff Kovac publishes book “Refusing War Affirming Peace” Dr. Jimmy Mays receives 2009 Southern Chemist Award from ACS Dr. Ben Xue and Julia Abbott publishes paper in JACS Dr. Hazari publishes book Misconceptions in Chemistry Dr. Jimmy Mays featured at the inaugural Tennessee Innovation Conference Dr. Guiochon and two other researchers received award from IACMAG Dr. Al Hazari featured on WBIR Dr. Al Hazari’s chemistry magic show to celebrate National Chemistry Week Dr. Alexei Sokolov named second UT-ORNL Governor’s Chair Dr. Al Hazari’s book aims to prevent scientific misconceptions Dr. George Kabalka receives patent recognition from UT Research Foundation Dr. George Kabalka named AAAS fellow Dr. Jeff Kovac to direct 2009 Tennessee Science Olympiad Dr. Bruce Bursten comments on Nobel chemistry winners 2008 and before Dr. George Schweitzer tours McClung Historical Collection with Northan Ireland minister Dr. Jeff Kovac receives Chancellor’s Honors Award Dr. Bruce Bursten elected president of ACS Dr. David Backer receives funds from UT Research Foundation Dr. Bruce Bursten featured in C & EN Dr. Jeff Kovac featured in News Sentinel article ” UT candidate touts value of planning” Dr. Janice Musfeldt organizes Symposium for Women in Science Dr. Mark Dadmun featured in Tennssee Today story “UT-ORNL researchers to uncover mysteries of fingerprints” Chemistry student receives Frederick Bonham Scholarship Dr. George Schweitzer featured in News Sentinel story Chemistry student receives Chancellor’s Honors Award Chemistry student named Neyland Scholar Chemistry Ph.D program ranked top 80 nationally Dr. Robert Hinde named U.S. representative on International Chemistry Commission Dr. Peter Zhang receives National Science Foundation award Dr. John Larese featured in 2005 Pre-Game showcase UT names Dr. Bruce Bursten Arts and Sciences Dean Dr. Mark Dadmun and Dr. Jeff Kovac receive Chancellor’s Honors Award Chemistry student named Goldwater Scholar UT and NSF sponsors online chemistry seminars Dr. Richard Pagni gives out lecture at UT Science Forum Dr. Kovac featured in Tennessee Today story ” UT wraps up ‘renewed’ governor’s school for sciences” Dr. Mamantov and Dr. Compton honored at college convocation Dr. Douglass Gilman honored at Provost’s Banquet Dr. Jimmy Mays named UT-ORNL distinguished scientist Dr. Robert Hinde honored at UT Provost’s Banquet Dr. Clifton Woods named head of UT academic programs Chemistry major named UTK Top Graduates Chemistry major earns Holt Scholarship UT honors Dr. Jeff Kovac as outstanding teacher Dr. George Kabalka’s research enhances new cancer treatment Dr Ben Xue receives junior faculty research and creative achievement award Dr. George Kabalka featured in Tuesday Topics Several chemistry faculty members honored at Chancellor’s Banquet Dr. Ben Xue receives NSF award Department honors outstanding chemistry students