NSERC and OGS awards

Congratulations to our chemistry and biochemistry graduate students who obtained graduate scholarships from NSERC, as well as Ontario Graduate Scholarships.

NSERC scholarships, 2009-2010
There were 19 successful awards out of 28 applicants.

CGSD2 Hatnean, Jillian JA Chemistry and Biochemistry
CGSM Bushnell, Eric EAC Chemistry and Biochemistry

CGSD2 Canada Graduate Scholarship - Doctoral (2 years, $35,000 per year)
CGSM Canada Graduate Scholarship - Master's ($17,500)

OGS winners 2009-2010
There were 73 successful applicants out of 243 applications.
BOLLA, Michael
BUSHNELL, Eric
COOPER, Benjamin
HAMAED, Hiyam
HATNEAN, Jillian
HILDEBRAND, Marcel
NTAGANDA, Rukundo
RENAUD, Justin

Undergraduate Research Presentations

The honours students will be presenting their work from over the past year at the 59-410 presentations.

Where: 186 Essex Hall
When: April 27 and 28 from 9 am to 5 pm

Click here to see the full schedule.

End of Term Banquet or ChemProm

END OF TERM BANQUET or CHEMPROM - April 28, 2009
Last chance to purchase your ticket to the Chemistry and Biochemistry End of Term Banquet.
It will be held on Tuesday, April 28, 2009 at the Caboto Club.
Doors open at 6:00p.m., dinner at 7:30p.m.
Tickets are $25.00 and can be purchased from Aaron Rossini or Marlene Bezaire.
The undergraduate awards presentation will be held at the banquet.
We need to confirm the numbers by Thursday, April 16, 2009 so please let us know asap if you're planning on attending.

Chem & Biochem Term Research Finale

Chem & Biochem Term Research Finale


Our department is proud to present a series of events to celebrate the research accomplishments of our students and faculty in a series of events taking place from April 24-28, 2009:

April 24, 2009 - Chemistry at the Mall (click here for more info)
Devonshire Mall, 1-6 p.m.
Graduate research posters, chemistry magic show, meet the professors and more!
Open to the general public

April 27-28, 2009 - Undergrad Research Presentations (click here for more info)
186 Essex Hall, 9-5 p.m. each day
59-410 final presentations, open to the public!

April 28, 2009 - End of term banquet (or "ChemProm") (click here for more info)
Caboto Club, 6:00 p.m. open, Dinner at 7:30 p.m.

Chemistry at the Mall

The Department of Chemistry & Biochemistry
at the University of Windsor presents:

"Chemistry at the Mall"

We invite students, families and anyone else who is interested to visit our exhibits, which feature:

• Research posters by graduate students from the University of Windsor
• A Chemistry Magic Show
• Meet the Professors

Research posters:
Our top graduate students will be happy to talk to you about their research projects.
Come down and learn about research on:
AIDS, Alternative Energy & Hydrogen Fuel, Anti-cancer agents, Cardiovascular Disease, Nanomaterials, Parkinson's Disease, Pharmaceuticals and many other interesting topics.

Chemistry magic show:
For all ages...watch as our chemists react, freeze, heat and blow up things for your amusement!
(Two shows: 1 p.m. and 5 p.m.)

Meet the professors:
Come chat with our chemistry and biochemistry professors about B.Sc. degrees in Chemistry and Biochemistry, about careers in Science and Medicine, about the research opportunities at the University of Windsor, or whatever you want!

Date: Friday April 24, 2009
Time: 1-6 p.m.
Place: Devonshire Mall, in front of the Bay

Three chemistry professors awarded for teaching excellence...

On March 10, 2009, three of our faculty were given awards for excellence in teaching and mentoring. Avinash Thadani, who teaches organic chemistry, obtained the Highest Weighted Means Teaching Score Award for a chemistry professor. Siyaram Pandey, who teaches intermediate and advanced biochem courses, was selected as the University of Windsor Students’ Alliance (UWSA) Teacher of the Year, 2007. Lana Lee received the 2007 Excellence in Mentoring Award, for her personal, academic and professional guidance of students interested in entering professional programs such as medicine.

Pictured left to right (front row) are Lana Lee, Siyaram Pandey, Dean Marlys Koschinsky and Avinash Thadani.

Public seminar: Cancer Cells, Enemies Within: Natural Compounds as Novel, Non-toxic Weapons Against Cancer

Cancer Cells, Enemies Within: Natural Compounds as Novel, Non-toxic Weapons Against Cancer
A free presentation with Dr. Siyaram Pandey
Professor in the Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry
at the University of Windsor
Thursday March 12, 2009 at 7:00 pm
Canada South Science City
893 Marion Avenue, Windsor

Have you ever wondered ...
What goes wrong in normal cells to cause them to become cancerous?
What challenges face researchers as they develop chemotherapy treatments?
Is there a natural, non-toxic approach to fighting this deadly disease?
Join Dr. Pandey as he discusses these issues and talks about the ground-breaking research he conducts with his team at the University of Windsor, working to develop natural non-toxic therapies to fight cancer.

Presented as part of the Youth Science & Technology Outreach Program (YSTOP). An excellent opportunity for young people and their families to interact with researchers. For more information call 519-973-3667