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Organic chemistry with an entrepreneurial outlook
Tuesday, April 15, 2025
Vishuka Pathirana, a second-year doctoral student in chemistry at the University of Iowa, addresses global issues by starting at the molecular level. With an emphasis on organic chemistry, Pathirana focuses on worldwide food sustainability by developing compounds to increase crop yield.
Forbes and Salem honored with 2025 Regents Award for Faculty Excellence
Thursday, April 3, 2025
Recipients of the Regents Award for Faculty Excellence receives a $1,500 stipend. Awardees were selected by committees appointed by shared governance in collaboration with UI administration and confirmed by the Board of Regents.