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.

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.

The recently formed University of Iowa Ethics Bowl team, led by second-year physics and chemistry student Arissa Khan, bested 20 competing teams in the Midwest.

Luke Haverhals uses his PhD in chemistry from the UI to turn the global plastics industry on its head.

Adam Brummett, associate professor of instruction in the Department of Chemistry, was awarded a nearly $50,000 grant to further his work using AI to create personalized feedback for students that is based off instructor prompts and direction.