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Movers And Shakers
The individuals, companies, and organizations that are shaping chemistry and the chemical sciences
‘We have committed ourselves to this toxicity’
Matthias Rillig’s research reveals a range of impacts of microplastics on soil-dwelling worms, bacteria, and plants—some of which may even harm human health
July 14, 2025
Change Chemistry’s new leader says chemical firms can still innovate amid uncertainty
Jason Pearson is tasked with advancing technologies for sustainable chemicals despite declining government support
June 25, 2025
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Alexandra Navrotsky seeks to uncover chemistry on other planets
‘Right now we have more ideas than facts’
June 10, 2025
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Meet the chemical engineer piloting Boeing’s materials innovation
Jill Seebergh helps the aircraft giant make its planes more sustainable and safe
May 27, 2025
Sambuddha Misra spotted a doubling in the Indian Ocean’s lead levels
The chemical oceanographer reconstructed a 24-year history of pollution
May 12, 2025
This engineer drives a water-cleaning lab around the US
Tzahi Cath's lab on wheels turns effluent from wastewater treatment plants into drinkable water
April 15, 2025
Olga Dudchenko's genomics work revealed why woolly mammoths were so woolly
The applied physicist explains how the structure of 52,000-year-old genes hint at the biology of an extinct animal
March 11, 2025
Stephanie Beaupark sees chemistry through an Indigenous lens
This Ngugi researcher gathers knowledge in Aboriginal communities to track changes in plant pigments
March 4, 2025
‘Why is it that nobody can reproduce anybody else’s findings?’
Pharmacologist Csaba Szabo discusses his upcoming book, Unreliable
February 27, 2025
This materials scientist is finding new uses for food waste
Processed proteins can purify water, recover metals, produce energy, and more
February 25, 2025
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Wil Srubar’s lab is full of living materials
Polymath envisions a nature-inspired built environment
January 29, 2025
What’s next for Kate the Chemist?
Kate Biberdorf heads to the University of Notre Dame to become the institution’s first professor for the public understanding of science
October 17, 2024
C&EN talks with Loreto Paulino Jr., chemist and Arctic explorer
After finishing college in Guam, Paulino went straight to Alaska to investigate how beavers are changing the Arctic
June 21, 2024
Leslie Schoop on busting the LK-99 myth
'Superconductivity comes up every couple of years. This was the first one that got so much traction.'
June 3, 2024
This cookbook showcases flavor and chemical structures
Arielle Johnson talks to C&EN about her new book, Flavorama
May 24, 2024
Carolyn Pearce wants to convert the US’s largest nuclear waste dump to glass
Understanding the complex chemistry is the key to the safe long-term storage of the US’s nuclear waste legacy
March 29, 2024
Mona Minkara talks science accessibility and the 'unseen advantage' of diversifying the lab
This Northeastern University professor discusses her experience being blind in science and the tools that might help other researchers with disabilities
March 4, 2024
Stephen Cochrane kills bacteria by thinking outside the cell
The organic chemist searches for antibiotics that attack bacteria’s membranes rather than their inner proteins
February 16, 2024
Peter Hegemann, a scientist trying to illuminate the brain
The photobiologist explains how careful manipulation of light has revealed a path to better understand how the brain works
December 27, 2023
Kathryn Harkup: science communicator, best-selling author, and goth enthusiast
Harkup discusses her transition from a lab chemist to telling stories about science
December 27, 2023
Science historian Catherine M. Jackson discusses the origins of organic synthesis
Author of Molecular World explains how 19th-century glassware and synthesis experiments shaped modern chemistry
October 23, 2023
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Fay Probert uses NMR to make cancer and multiple sclerosis tests faster and easier
The Oxford scientist weds chemical fingerprinting and machine learning to diagnose people based on what’s in their blood or urine samples
September 5, 2023
Archaeologist Julie Dunne mines millennia-old fats to reconstruct ancient diets and lifestyles
Lipids in pottery tell stories about the evolution of lactose tolerance and farming practices
August 27, 2023
For ARPA-H’s inaugural director, cross-disciplinary scientists are key to public health
Renee Wegrzyn is pushing tool and platform development as she staffs the new agency focused on biomedical research
July 18, 2023
This environmental scientist teamed up with Atlanta residents to uncover lead-contaminated soil in their neighborhoods
Eri Saikawa hopes her work will safeguard the community’s kids from future lead exposures
July 2, 2023
Accelerator physicist Suzie Sheehy discusses how curiosity-driven research can change the world
Author of The Matter of Everything explains why it’s important to tell the stories of the scientists behind historical discoveries
May 7, 2023
Marya Lieberman’s paper drug tests promote safety in low-resource settings
Working with pharmaceutical authorities and harm reduction efforts, her team is helping suss out bad medications and street drugs
April 30, 2023
IUPAC’s new director discusses how IUPAC comes up with naming recommendations
Greta Heydenrych also talks community building, digitizing chemistry, and forging a common language
March 21, 2023
Geomicrobiologist Julie Cosmidis looks for ways chemistry can create life look-alikes
Biomineral expert wants to help Mars researchers avoid mistaking spherical or twisty minerals for signs of fossilized life
January 22, 2023
Shankar Balasubramanian is thinking beyond DNA’s four-letter code
Coinventor of next-generation sequencing has widened his focus to DNA’s large-scale structures and molecular modifications
December 2, 2022
Hog farms and high-energy physics—how are they similar? C. J. Backlund talks about safety
Careful listening, critical thinking, and trust are key to safe work environments, she says
October 4, 2022
Battery expert Dame Clare Grey’s pioneering studies could lead to a more sustainable energy future
University of Cambridge professor is winner of the 2022 ACS Central Science Disruptors and Innovators Prize
September 6, 2022
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Paul Anastas and his crew are coming to green up your world
Green chemistry expert leverages government, industry, and academia to change the way we make and use the chemicals and materials around us
September 2, 2022
Chemist Valerie Sheares Ashby has spent 30 years working to achieve inclusive excellence
So, what will she do when she heads a university she believes already has?
August 26, 2022
Air quality expert Richard L. Corsi discusses the complexity of cleaning indoor air
If you’ve seen—or built—a DIY air filter box, you can probably thank this University of California, Davis, engineering dean
June 12, 2022
Bioengineer Charles Denby is working to make beer and wine more sustainable
His start-up Berkeley Yeast is genetically modifying yeast to produce flavor compounds for craft brewers and winemakers
May 15, 2022
COVID-19 put hand sanitizer—and Purell lead formulator Kayla Ivey—in the spotlight
Gojo Industries chemist says the pandemic made her a better bench chemist and gave her a Twitter platform
May 3, 2022
The world needs a full stop on fossil fuels, sustainability analyst Holly Jean Buck says
Net-zero carbon emission goals are not enough, a contributing author to IPCC report says
April 20, 2022
Tehshik P. Yoon wields light to open new possibilities for organic synthesis
This year’s Trailblazers guest editor also advocates for LGBTQ+ inclusion in chemistry
April 8, 2022
Polly Arnold explores the chemistry of rare earths and radioactive elements
This Lawrence Berkeley National Lab chemist shows how f-block complexes can catalyze important reactions like nitrogen fixation
April 8, 2022
Barbara Belmont is devoted to nurturing the next generation of scientists
Whether in the classroom or in the laboratory, this analytical chemistry lecturer is helping students solve chemical mysteries
April 8, 2022
One on one with Carolyn Bertozzi
Postdoc Pauline Navals talks with this glycoscience expert about what has changed about inclusion in chemistry and what has stayed the same
April 8, 2022
Kelly N. Chacón characterizes enzymes that break down toxic metals
This bioinorganic spectroscopist studies some seriously complex proteins and creates space for students to thrive
April 8, 2022
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Benny C. Chan is reshaping the structures of chemistry curricula and thermoelectric materials
This collaborative inorganic chemist and teacher has applied his problem-solving to address shortcomings in STEM education
April 8, 2022
One on one with Melissa Gish
Graduate student Matthew A. Wiebe talks with this physical chemist about finding community at a national laboratory
April 8, 2022
Andre Isaacs inspires future chemists on social media and on campus
This College of the Holy Cross professor helps students embrace organic chemistry and advocates for queer students
April 8, 2022
One on one with Song Lin
Graduate student Alby J. Joseph talks with this organic chemist about the people and experiences that shaped his career
April 8, 2022
One on one with Carolyn L. Ladd
Graduate student Kirstin S. Bode talks with this organic chemist about queer advocacy in industry
April 8, 2022
One on one with Alison Wendlandt
Graduate student Bec Roldan talks with this organic chemist about her calling to the research lab and how being queer emboldens her academic endeavors
April 8, 2022
Jennifer Petter wants to interfere with RNA to discover new drug targets
This entrepreneurial chemist is blazing new paths in biotech
April 8, 2022
Charlie Wand uses simulations to study molecules’ behavior
This computational chemist predicts polymer properties at the nanoscale
April 8, 2022
One on one with Nicholas Ball
Graduate student Ali McKnight talks with this organic chemist about mentoring students and advocating for yourself
April 8, 2022
One on one with Raul Navarro
Graduate student Grace Wang talks with this organic chemist about developing an identity as a queer scientist
April 8, 2022
Nancy Scott Burke Williams has unraveled platinum’s penchant for making and breaking carbon bonds
This inorganic chemist also works to improve undergraduate inorganic chemistry education and has expanded opportunities for other transgender scientists
April 8, 2022
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Jason S. Tedrow adapts new technologies to scale up drug manufacturing
As Sanofi’s head of process chemistry, he mixes traditional chemistry with flow chemistry and new biocatalysts to reduce costs and improve efficiency
April 8, 2022
David Smith builds self-assembling nanogels for regenerative medicine
This supramolecular chemist’s personal experience drives him to build scaffolds for tissue engineering
April 8, 2022
Ashok Kumar Singh on making farming in India more sustainable and improving air quality
The director of the Indian Agricultural Research Institute discusses the quest to solve India’s straw waste–burning problem
March 22, 2022
Liangbing Hu makes wood stronger than steel
By manipulating nanostructures and chemical makeup, this engineer wants to make better building and electronic materials
February 15, 2022
Francis Collins on diversity, politics, and his legacy
After 12 years as head of the NIH, he remains on staff as a researcher in the agency’s genome institute
February 13, 2022
Chemical security expert Syeda Sultana Razia highlights cybersecurity and drones as key threats
Chemical engineer is working to keep chemicals safe from those who would cause harm
February 7, 2022
Thomas Maschmeyer is building batteries fit for the Australian outback
His start-up, Gelion, wants to bring zinc bromide batteries—and more-reliable power—to remote regions
January 30, 2022
Respirator filter expert Simon Smith explains what’s in a mask and what drives personal protective equipment R&D
He spent 30 years working to address particulate and chemical hazards, including anticipating a pandemic such as COVID-19
January 11, 2022
NIST materials scientist makes new metal alloys for cheaper nickel coins
Metallurgist Carelyn E. Campbell discusses the challenges of designing a replacement material for the 5-cent coin
November 28, 2021
Behind a banner year at Waters
New CEO Udit Batra seems to have helped the instrumentation firm get the most out of a good year for its pharma customers
November 7, 2021
Cassandra Quave’s adventure-filled memoir The Plant Hunter details challenges and triumphs in her search for anti-infective molecules
In her quest, the ethnobotanist has interviewed traditional healers, snipped shrubs on Mediterranean mountaintops, and fashioned a child’s toy into a laboratory tool
October 17, 2021
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Dawn Pratt is on a mission to increase Indigenous representation in STEM, one fun science class at a time
Muscowpetung Saulteaux Nation chemist turned educator is working to increase Indigenous representation in STEM by showing Indigenous students they belong in science
October 9, 2021
Forensic chemist Maiken Ueland examines emissions from human remains
University of Technology Sydney scientist explains how volatile organic compounds from human decomposition can help find victims of crimes and mass disasters
October 3, 2021
Hispanic and Latino chemists you should know about
These pioneering scientists discovered new elements and helped develop the birth control pill
September 16, 2021
Harvard scientist uses astrochemistry to understand the birth of planets
Karin Öberg combines lab experiments, theoretical models, and telescope observations to investigate the reactions that give rise to solar systems
September 11, 2021
Sugar structure sleuth Sébastien Vidal is on a mission to fix errors in the scientific literature
The organic chemist has found structure mistakes in 350 papers over 8 years
August 31, 2021
Single-use plastics have boomed during COVID-19. Joana Correia Prata wants to reverse the trend
University of Aveiro microplastics researcher and veterinarian recommends policy priorities for dealing with plastic waste
July 26, 2021
Sarah Everts’s new book takes a look at the chemistry of sweat
Everts explains her fascination with perspiration
July 14, 2021
Former OSHA head David Michaels calls for transformation of US worker safety
Agency’s longest-serving director would like to see companies mandated to ensure their production processes and products are not harmful
June 26, 2021
Beirut-based atmospheric chemist Najat Saliba discusses the challenges of doing science during political and economic turmoil
The atmospheric chemist is studying the Beirut chemical explosion’s effects on air pollution
June 13, 2021
LGBTQ+ chemists you should know about
These historic scientists influenced agriculture, 3D printing, inorganic chemistry, and more
June 7, 2021
Cecilia Martinez on coordinating a US government push for equity
An accomplished mediator, the newly appointed senior director for environmental justice at the president’s Council on Environmental Quality faces a steep challenge in her first government job
June 6, 2021
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After tumultuous decade, Novasep turns the corner
Pharmaceutical services firm emerges from selling its viral vector business with a clean balance sheet and record sales
May 28, 2021
How environmental scientist Melanie Kah changed her mind about nanopesticides
The University of Auckland researcher evaluates the risks and benefits of nanoproducts for crop protection
May 22, 2021
A chemist’s book changed John Barnett’s life. Here’s why he wanted to pass on its message
The graphic artist’s Carbon illustrates an element’s journey from a star to his brain
May 18, 2021
How the Centre for Journalology hopes to fix science
The group studies processes and practices to improve research, including defining predatory publishing, issuing guidelines for clinical trials, and implementing open science practices
May 10, 2021
Christopher Austin reflects on translational science at the NIH’s 10-year-old NCATS, now that he’s heading for the exit
Austin, founding director of the NIH’s National Center for Advancing Translational Sciences, is joining the venture capital firm Flagship Pioneering
May 1, 2021
Greg Yep has big plans for IFF’s team of 1,600 scientists
The R&D chief says the flavor and fragrance firm’s big growth moves give him all the ingredients for success
April 23, 2021
Biomaterials engineer Molly Stevens creates materials for tissue regeneration and ultrasensitive diagnostics
She aims to make diagnostics that are scalable and accessible globally
April 4, 2021
Organic chemist Markus Roggen on creating a cannabis research firm
CEO and cofounder of Complex Discovery Biotech Ventures, soon to be DELIC Labs, creates chemical routes to psychoactive substances in cannabis and psychedelic mushrooms
March 30, 2021
Shay Sethi talks about the future of fabric recycling
The cofounder and CEO of Ambercycle wants to shake up the fashion industry with a new textile recycling process
March 14, 2021
Process safety specialist Ming Yang wants industry to design for resilience and incident recovery as well as safe operations
Having introduced process safety to the Kazakhstan petrochemical industry, he’s now working to make the Netherlands a global leader in the field
February 28, 2021
Johnson Matthey: Racing to survive
Can the world’s biggest producer of catalytic converters pivot to battery materials and hydrogen?
February 28, 2021
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One on one with Davita L. Watkins
Grad student Samantha Theresa Mensah talks with this supramolecular chemist about the collaborations central to her chemistry
February 22, 2021
Malika Jeffries-EL is using synthesis to find a better blue OLED
This organic chemist designs new organic semiconductors for use in displays and photovoltaics
February 22, 2021
Vernon Morris has uncovered the secret chemistry of atmospheric dust
This chemist has expanded field research opportunities for people of color
February 22, 2021
Patrick Ymele-Leki and Jamel Ali want to understand how bacteria form impenetrable biofilms
These friends and chemical engineers hope to find new insights into biofilm biochemistry to guide the development of new antibiotics
February 22, 2021
One on one with Sherine Obare
Grad student Raymond Blackwell talks with this nanomaterials chemist about the experiences that shaped her interdisciplinary research interests
February 22, 2021
One on one with Kimberly M. Jackson
Grad student Kolade Olayiwola Adebowale talks with this chemist about her work to treat prostate cancer
February 22, 2021
One on one with Oluwatoyin Asojo
Grad student Michael Hopkins talks with this structural biologist on her calling to develop drugs for neglected diseases
February 22, 2021
One on one with Squire J. Booker
Grad student Tariq Mehdi Bhatti talks with this chemist about the catalytic moments of his career
February 22, 2021
Samson A. Jenekhe’s pioneering polymer work paved the way for commercial OLEDs
His semiconducting polymers, found in displays and solar cells, emerged from decades of careful engineering
February 22, 2021
Laura M. K. Dassama uses structural biology expertise to search for sickle cell disease therapies
This chemist wants to find a small molecule to encourage the production of fetal hemoglobin to help people with the disease—including herself
February 22, 2021
Thomas H. Epps III and LaShanda Korley have teamed up to envision a more sustainable plastics industry
Polymer chemist duo want to turn plastic waste into valuable commodities
February 22, 2021
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One on one with Kristala L. J. Prather
Postdoc Korie Grayson talks with this chemical engineer about harnessing the synthetic power of microbial systems
February 22, 2021
One on one with Carl E. Bonner Jr.
Grad student Isaiah Speight talks shop with this “jack of all chemistries”
February 22, 2021
Cato T. Laurencin has innovated ways to regrow injured tissues
This tissue regeneration expert is driven by his twin passions for surgery and biomedical engineering
February 22, 2021
One on one with Cordell Hardy
Grad student Roneisha Haney talks with this 3M executive about using science to improve lives
February 22, 2021
Etosha Cave wants to turn greenhouse gases into materials we can use
This adventurous engineer wants to convert greenhouse gases into useful materials and chemicals
February 22, 2021
One on one with Lynden Archer
Postdoc Simone Douglas-Green talks to this chemical engineer and entrepreneur about the serendipity of opportunity
February 22, 2021
One on one with Isiah M. Warner
Grad student Devin Swiner talks to this analytical chemist about the importance of mentorship
February 22, 2021
Karen Akinsanya has found success in drug discovery by advocating for patients—and her own ideas
After helping develop therapies for cancer and endocrine diseases, the pharma expert is now working on AI-driven drug discovery
February 22, 2021
Paula Hammond
This MIT professor and entrepreneur engineers polymers for robotics and medicine
February 22, 2021
Clandestine chemistry and psychoactive drugs in film: Hamilton Morris talks about his career
The journalist and scientist discusses his work documenting clandestine chemistry and the societal impact of psychoactive drugs
February 7, 2021
Aerosol expert Jose-Luis Jimenez is sounding the alarm about airborne transmission of COVID-19
The University of Colorado chemist is communicating directly with the public about how people can protect themselves
January 2, 2021
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Merck scientist merges chemistry and biology to find better drugs
Olugbeminiyi Fadeyi leads an interdisciplinary team to solve fundamental biological questions
October 17, 2020
Data integrity specialist worked to keep published images honest at ASBMB
Kaoru Sakabe describes how her former group combs through images for signs of manipulation before publication
September 15, 2020
Jaime Irick, a PPG executive, on the chemical industry’s response to racism and discrimination
Head of the firm’s US and Canada architectural coatings division argues for clear direction from the top
September 12, 2020
Chemist Nancy Goroff is moving from research to policy
The Stony Brook professor is winding down her lab and running for Congress in New York’s first district
September 4, 2020
Ainissa Ramirez discusses how society and technology interact
Author of The Alchemy of Us explains how she approached telling stories about invention
August 29, 2020
Zhenan Bao makes stretchable electronics for artificial skin
Stanford professor envisions semiconducting polymers with integrated sensors to coat robots or prostheses
August 18, 2020
Jesús Estrada, Merck chemist, on forging a career in science as an undocumented immigrant
The scientist opens up about his career path and the ongoing fight for diversity, equity, and inclusion in the sciences
July 28, 2020
Obstetrician-gynecologist Catherine Chappell wants more drugs studied in pregnant women
Keeping pregnant women out of clinical trials protects them from harm, but it also keeps them from better care, she says
July 18, 2020
UN human rights specialist Baskut Tuncak weighs risks of workplace hazards and chemical pollution
A chemist and lawyer, he has investigated the effects of chemical exposure across the globe
July 13, 2020
Tomohiro Fujita wants to help Japan reach its potential in biotechnology
The country has failed to fully harness its traditional strengths in fermentation, the CEO of Chitose Group says
July 6, 2020
Former US Chemical Safety Board member Kristen Kulinowski reflects on her term
She is ‘bullish’ on the board’s future despite history of turmoil
June 21, 2020
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Geologist studies cast-off clamshells to understand how they create a snapshot of the past
University of Chicago’s Susan Kidwell discusses how she uses calcium carbonate to understand life and death on the seafloor
June 13, 2020
Industrial chemist Alessandro Agosti says quality products come from controlled, safe processes
His team at Olon works to incorporate safety from the start of process design
June 2, 2020
Chemist-turned-intelligence expert Rod Schoonover on climate change and COVID-19
He resigned from the State Department after the White House withheld his science-based testimony from Congress
May 31, 2020
Tracking air quality in the Arctic atmosphere
University of Michigan chemist Kerri Pratt and her team study climate-critical reactions with mass spectrometry
May 19, 2020
To improve safety, Camille Peres couples psychology to process design
People are too complicated for one-size-fits-all communication, she says
April 14, 2020
A day with Jennifer Doudna: Trying to keep up with one of the world’s most sought-after scientists
The gene-editing tool CRISPR-Cas9 rerouted Doudna’s career path. What hasn’t changed for the renowned scientist and serial entrepreneur? Living and breathing the science
March 8, 2020
Samantha Du builds biotechs, and everyone in China follows
Known as Big Sister for her mentorship, Du and her newest firm, Zai Lab, are setting new standards in Asia
March 8, 2020
Naomi Halas on being a scientist: ‘We need to be attracted to the big, hard problems’
Nanotech pioneer aims to pursue grand challenges rather than just write about them
March 8, 2020
Yamuna Krishnan’s goal: Find drugs for neurodegenerative diseases
Her company, Esya Labs, is developing DNA nanodevices that track drug responses, screen for new therapies, and more
March 8, 2020
Olga Malinkiewicz wants to make good on the promise of perovskites
Her company, Saule Technologies, has a low-cost process to print the solar cells on a multitude of materials
March 8, 2020
Mariana Matus means to combat the opioid epidemic with chemical data
Her company, Biobot Analytics, is analyzing wastewater to give communities the information they need for the battle
March 8, 2020
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Erika Milczek is replacing banned chemicals in consumer products
With Curie Co., the entrepreneur designs alternatives to compounds like parabens that have fallen out of favor with retailers
March 8, 2020
Amy Prieto is building safer, more powerful batteries
With Prieto Battery, the Colorado State professor has redesigned the lithium-ion battery from the bottom up
March 8, 2020
Sarah Richardson on prestige publishing: ‘Luckily, I don’t give a crap about that’
Her company, MicroByre, is proving that wild microbes can be engineered to produce useful chemicals
March 8, 2020
Amy Ripka on being a CEO: ‘Nobody ever got anywhere by listening to no’
Lucy Therapeutics founder is taking an atypical approach to finding drugs for central nervous system diseases
March 8, 2020
Cristina Sáenz de Pipaón wants to put CO2 to good use
Her company, Orchestra Scientific, is developing membrane technology to separate carbon dioxide from other gases and use it as a product
March 8, 2020
BioCellection’s Miranda Wang and Jeanny Yao aim to make treasure out of plastic trash
Shocked to learn how little plastic gets recycled, the duo founded a company so they could make a difference
March 8, 2020
Jennifer Doudna’s tips for new entrepreneurs
As the founder of multiple biotech firms, C&EN’s guest editor has learned a thing or two about the challenges and triumphs of starting a company. We asked her to share her best advice for budding academic entrepreneurs
March 8, 2020
Paula Hammond on women in science: Life will always be busy; start a company anyway
The MIT chemical engineering head is charting a course into the start-up world with LayerBio
March 8, 2020
After launching 7 companies in 12 years, Carolyn Bertozzi says she’s not slowing down
Prolific biotech business founder says she’s always on the lookout for problem-solving opportunities
March 8, 2020
Frances Arnold on founding a company: ‘Building the right teams is critical’
Nobel Prize winner wants to solve real-world problems with directed evolution
March 8, 2020
Kiran Mazumdar-Shaw on her career: ‘I call myself an accidental entrepreneur’
Barred as a woman from becoming a brewer in India, Mazumdar-Shaw instead founded biotech firm Biocon and today focuses on affordable health care
March 8, 2020
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Wilma Subra: An unstoppable pioneer in environmental chemistry and community advocacy
Venerated in industrial fence-line communities, Wilma Subra covers the nation from New Iberia, Louisiana
January 17, 2020
Carbon is C&EN’s Company of the Year for 2019
The company is helping to bring 3-D printing from the design studio to the manufacturing floor
January 3, 2020
So you want to make a personalized drug? This company has got your back
Charles River Laboratories is rapidly testing the safety of several N-of-1 therapies. More are on the way
December 12, 2019
Cabot Microelectronics’ David Li has a plan for surviving in electronic materials
CEO says the purchase of KMG was a first step to staying independent in a consolidating business
December 1, 2019
Noni Byrnes wants to bring more transparency to grant review at the NIH
Byrnes uses her analytical chemistry background to make sure the peer review system is fair and open
November 24, 2019
How chemistry Nobelist Akira Yoshino bucked conventional wisdom to develop the lithium-ion battery
Japanese researcher says his place outside the battery industry was key to a breakthrough in conceiving the battery’s anode
November 17, 2019
Tinctorium cofounder Tammy Hsu wants to use bacteria to dye blue jeans
The entrepreneur explains how engineered bacteria can make indigo synthesis and dyeing more ecofriendly
November 10, 2019
To find rapists, Candice Bridge examines what condoms leave behind
The forensic scientist is cataloging lubricants as a way to identify sexual predators
October 20, 2019
Getty Conservation Institute creates a library of plastics to help conservators protect plastic art
Materials scientist Odile Madden leads a team studying how to stop degradation in museums
October 6, 2019
How a Santa Cruz toxicologist helped push through a ban on lead ammunition in California
Having linked the ammunition to condor poisonings, Myra Finkelstein is now turning her attention to other toxic threats for birds
September 29, 2019
At chemical maker Nouryon, the transformation begins
Former AkzoNobel business eyes billion-dollar acquisitions, expansions, and divestments
September 23, 2019
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Meet the group providing science and technology information to the US Congress
The Government Accountability Office aims to improve quality, timeliness of reports on emerging disruptive technologies
September 17, 2019
The redemption of James Wilson, gene therapy pioneer
On Sept. 17, 1999, Jesse Gelsinger died after receiving an experimental gene therapy from James Wilson’s lab at the University of Pennsylvania. That tragedy waylaid Wilson’s career and almost shut down the whole field. Wilson and his team put their heads down and spent the next decade searching for safer gene therapies. Today, his lab’s $70 million annual budget and bevy of biotech partnerships are fueling the gene therapy explosion.
The resurgence was never a sure thing.
Here’s how it happened.
The resurgence was never a sure thing.
Here’s how it happened.
September 12, 2019
3M’s chief sustainability officer, Gayle Schueller, on how her company is embracing the circular economy
Known for innovative products, 3M is now increasing its commitment to waste prevention and recycling
August 25, 2019
Environmental engineer Lupita Montoya scrutinizes air quality inside nail salons
The University of Colorado Boulder researcher poses artful solution to nail salons’ indoor air pollution
August 11, 2019
Genentech’s R&D chief Michael Varney on the future of drug discovery
The research head weighs in on difficult targets, neuroscience, and the role of AI in medicine
July 30, 2019
Protein wrangler, serial entrepreneur, and community builder: Inside David Baker’s brain
Institute for Protein Design leader believes success lies in building a team and research community interconnected like a nerve center
July 23, 2019
One chemical company’s vision of the future
Evonik seeks to reshape itself to create the next big thing
July 14, 2019
This environmental chemist says you might want to clean your cell phone more regularly
The University of Toronto’s Miriam Diamond has tracked how our hands move contaminants around in our indoor environment
July 3, 2019
Entrepreneurial chemist wants to reduce the environmental impact of detergents
Christoph Krumm cofounded Sironix Renewables to bring to market biobased surfactants that, unlike conventional ones, maintain their cleaning power in hard water
June 22, 2019
Kit Chapman tells stories of the superheavy elements
The science journalist’s new book explores the people and places at the edge of the periodic table
June 9, 2019
Former senator Jeff Flake applies his core values to drug prices, China, and the environment
The Arizona conservative echoed the views of chemical executives during a visit to a conference in Chicago
May 26, 2019
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How the NIH is building its own diversity
New initiative aims to bring more women and underrepresented minority scientists to the US agency’s Intramural Research Program
May 18, 2019
Pierre Brondeau on navigating a shifting chemical industry landscape
FMC CEO reveals how the ability to embrace change has been a key to his success
May 18, 2019
A-STAR’s Jackie Ying wants academics to think more like entrepreneurs
Head of NanoBio Lab aims to move inexpensive medical diagnostics from the lab bench to the market
May 11, 2019
Stanley Crooke on finally making sense out of antisense
The Ionis founder and CEO spent decades fighting to turn antisense oligonucleotides into drugs; now that they're finally living up to the promise, he's stepping aside
May 5, 2019
Carbon chemist Rodney Ruoff looks toward making new materials out of carbon
The UNIST professor recounts his long history with graphene and his current work
April 28, 2019
Rescued from a war zone, an Iraqi chemist finds a future in pharma
A scholarship led Firas Jumaah to graduate studies at Lund University, which then saved him and his family from Islamic State militants
April 21, 2019
Chemical engineer Peter Spitz looks back on the heady early days of the petrochemical industry
Scientific Design alumnus and management consultant recalls the shift from coal to oil and gas feedstocks
April 10, 2019
US National Toxicology Program changes course
With a background in pharma and animal testing, Associate Director Brian Berridge seeks to build confidence in novel ways to test chemical hazards
April 6, 2019
Chemical engineer Paula T. Hammond on discovery and diversity
Head of MIT’s Chemical Engineering Department, who is building an arsenal of layered drug-delivery systems, wants to take on the toughest challenges
March 20, 2019
Colorado chemist updates tattoo chemistry with an eye toward medical diagnostics
Carson Bruns explains how nanotechnology could allow body art to keep tabs on health measures
March 17, 2019
Brazilian chemist Joana D’Arc Félix de Sousa on her path from poverty to PhD and inventor to teacher
Raised by a tanner and a maid, she now advocates for underprivileged youth
March 10, 2019
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Black chemists you should know about
These inventors, educators, and unsung heroes changed lives through their work in chemistry
February 27, 2019
Nagoya University chemist creates molecules to boost the world’s food supply
Kenichiro Itami leads an institute modifying biochemical pathways to boost crop yield and livestock breeding
February 23, 2019
Former US FBI director James B. Comey on majoring in chemistry and how it affected his career
Now an author and lecturer, he used what he learned in chemistry to connect with forensic scientists as he enforced the law
February 18, 2019
Rebounding from serious accidents, MFG Chemical ups its game
A family-owned Georgia company goes to private equity and makes it to Texas
February 11, 2019
Chemours’s Paul Kirsch on why his company needs to change and how it will do it
Acknowledging environmental issues, the executive outlines some of the steps that he says will make the firm a role model
February 3, 2019
How nanoparticles could preserve the historic warship Mary Rose
The University of Sheffield’s Serena Corr explains her strategy to stop corrosive acids from gnawing the wooden hull of King Henry VIII’s iconic ship
January 27, 2019
The argument for using blockchain to secure scientific research
Joris van Rossum of Digital Science believes the technology behind cryptocurrency could address some of science’s biggest challenges
November 18, 2018
Directory of academic chemists from underrepresented groups aims to inject diversity into conferences, job searches, and awards
Diversify Chemistry founder Anne McNeil talks about how she started and maintains the online directory
November 8, 2018
How is directed evolution changing the world?
Newly minted Nobelist Frances Arnold talks about the past and future of evolved enzymes
October 30, 2018
Kavli Prize-winning astrochemist looks back at her career probing chemical complexity in space
Leiden University’s Ewine van Dishoeck talks about building instruments for the Atacama Large Millimeter Array and the James Webb telescopes
October 21, 2018
A rare-disease entrepreneur follows an unconventional drug development path
In 2012, Ethan Perlstein challenged the academic status quo. Now as CEO of the start-up Perlara, can he do the same for the biotech industry?
October 14, 2018
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Perkin Medal winner reflects on her role in the science of keeping cool
Chemical engineer Barbara Minor talks about a career that advanced environmentally safer refrigerants
September 19, 2018
Entomologist is decoding chemical signaling between ticks with an eye toward controlling Lyme disease
USDA’s Andrew Li discusses tick pheromones and how we can turn them to our advantage
August 31, 2018
Bioengineer Ting Zhu is building the mirror image of nature’s protein synthesis machinery
The Tsinghua University scientist discusses how unnatural forms of DNA, RNA, and enzymes could lead to new drugs and help reveal clues about the origins of life
August 27, 2018
Meet the chemical toxicologist probing how botanical supplements treat menopause symptoms
Judy Bolton helps demystify the complex bioactivity of hops to benefit women’s health
August 19, 2018
Entrepreneur rethinks lithium-ion batteries with an eye toward storing renewable energy
Chemist Amy Prieto of Colorado State University discusses her work to commercialize a safer, more customizable battery
July 16, 2018
Meet Science magazine editor Jeremy Berg, chemist and proud data wonk
Policy leader talks about publishing, the scientific enterprise, and how chemistry fits into it all
July 3, 2018
Donald Ingber is leading efforts to develop organ-on-a-chip devices to replace animal tests
Widespread adoption of the chips will require mass production and finding the right questions to ask with the devices
June 24, 2018
How an opossum protein may lead to a broad-spectrum snakebite treatment
San Jose State’s Claire Komives is testing an antivenom inspired by opossum biochemistry against various snake species to prevent deaths in the developing world
May 30, 2018
Mary Sue Coleman on solving the funding crisis in higher education
The chemist and former college president leads the Association of American Universities in challenging times
May 27, 2018
U.S. Army bioengineer develops high-tech fabrics to keep soldiers warm, dry, and safe
Paola D’Angelo discusses how her team develops high-performance textiles to protect and support soldiers on the battlefield
May 16, 2018
SOCMA head Jennifer Abril wants to take the trade association back to its roots
The nontraditional leader of the specialty chemical manufacturers’ association wants to steer it back to its traditional values
May 14, 2018
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Science is full of personal stories. York’s David Smith thinks scientists should share them
Supramolecular chemist supports LGBTQ+ scientists by talking about his personal journey
April 24, 2018
Coatings entrepreneur wants to use his ultrathin films to solve problems in the developing world
Having founded three successful start-ups, Durham University chemist Jas Pal Badyal is setting his sights on cleaning up the world’s water
April 17, 2018
Beauty of Science founder reveals his tips for making awe-inspiring chemistry videos
Science educator and illustrator Yan Liang talks about creating captivating scientific videos and educational materials
November 7, 2017
Molecular biologist discusses potential game-changing genetic test for pregnant women
Wayne State’s Sascha Drewlo applies genomics to challenging questions about maternal health
February 13, 2017
Kumudini Meepagala, mosquito repellent researcher, on battling Zika
Natural products chemist says plant compounds could repel mosquitoes better than DEET
November 29, 2016
C&EN talks with Wei Yang, president of China’s National Natural Science Foundation
Funding agency head strives to raise quality of Chinese research and curb misconduct
November 28, 2016
C&EN talks with Insung Choi, cell protector
Chemist coats cells with silica shells to help them survive and thrive in diverse applications
October 31, 2016
C&EN profiles Solenis, the former Ashland Water Technologies business being revived with an investment spurt
Solenis CEO Panichella says bolt-on acquisitions and new technology will help invigorate the firm
October 24, 2016
C&EN talks with Joshua Ring, organic chemistry educator
Professor adopted alternative grading strategy to ensure his students master the essentials of organic chemistry
October 24, 2016
C&EN talks with Amy Clippinger, PETA scientist
The associate director of the PETA International Science Consortium works to develop and promote alternatives to animal testing
September 19, 2016
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C&EN talks with Peter Trefonas, photolithography innovator
Dow scientist discusses a lifelong romance with chemistry and how it can be used to benefit humanity
September 12, 2016
C&EN profiles Chemists Without Borders, the humanitarian chemistry organization
Nearly all-volunteer organization achieves big impact in developing world with shoestring budget
September 12, 2016
C&EN Talks with Frank Witney, an executive with a knack for building and selling life science tool businesses
After selling Dionex and Affymetrix to Thermo Fisher, Witney talks about what it takes to build a successful scientific instrument firm
September 5, 2016
C&EN talks with Michael Cross
Chemistry professor enrolls in community college to understand the challenges his nontraditional students face
August 29, 2016
C&EN profiles Evotec, serving drug discovery with an upside
Firm provides services to partners while securing low-risk access to a high-reward drug pipeline
July 11, 2016
C&EN talks with Helen Sharman, Britain’s first astronaut
The chemist talks about feeling weightless, growing crystals, and recycling pee into air on the Mir Space Station 25 years ago
June 27, 2016
C&EN talks with Joanna Fowler, radiochemistry pioneer
The retired Brookhaven chemist looks back on her career developing radiotracers for brain imaging
June 20, 2016
C&EN talks with Deborah Blum, journalist and author
‘The Poisoner’s Handbook’ writer talks about the beauty of chemistry and why she wants people to know more about it
June 6, 2016
C&EN profiles Wanhua Chemical, a Chinese firm that made it big in urethanes
The world’s top producer of a key isocyanate fought to overcome early struggles
May 23, 2016
C&EN profiles the U.S. Fish & Wildlife forensics lab, the nation’s CSI: Wildlife team
Federal scientists in Ashland, Ore., use cutting-edge technology to help track down animal killers
May 23, 2016
C&EN talks with Jay Bradner, physician-scientist turned R&D chief
The new president of Novartis Institutes for BioMedical Research discusses his approach to innovation
May 16, 2016
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C&EN talks with Vassili Philippov, chemistry set innovator
Chief executive of MEL Science discusses company’s new subscription-based chemistry set
May 2, 2016
C&EN profiles Cherry Murray, Energy Department’s science chief
Murray brings experience in industry, academia, and government to her new role.
April 25, 2016
C&EN profiles Plant-e, a start-up looking to soil for power
Dutch university spin-off seeks to capture electrons from microbes living alongside plant roots
April 18, 2016
C&EN profiles Laurus Labs, upping the chemistry ante in India
A pharmaceutical services firm bets big on new drugs with a U.S. research portal
April 11, 2016
C&EN profiles Amyris, biobased specialties maker
With production of farnesene scaled up, profitability is the firm’s next hurdle
March 28, 2016
A conversation with Christina Smolke
The synthetic biology pioneer discusses how she reprogrammed yeast to produce opioids.
March 21, 2016
C&EN profiles WuXi AppTec, Chinese contract research giant
Ge Li, founder of world’s largest CRO, claims no interest in launching his own drugs or relisting on a Chinese stock exchange
March 14, 2016
Meet Mario Pinto, The Chemist Who Runs Canada’s Science Agency
Chemist at the helm of the Natural Sciences & Engineering Research Council focuses on commercialization, collaboration, and the next generation of scientists
January 18, 2016
C&EN Talks With Chemistry Historian Jeffrey I. Seeman About The Origins Of A Groundbreaking Theory
Organic chemist offers insights into his latest paper on the early days of R. B. Woodward and Roald Hoffmann’s Nobel Prize-winning collaboration
January 11, 2016
C&EN Talks With Microbiome Surveyor Stefanie Kandels-Lewis
The laboratory technician turned fixer kept the Tara Oceans project, an expedition to map the oceans’ microbial populations, afloat for four years.
November 23, 2015
How Lanxess Brought In A New CEO, Restructured, And Bounced Back
After rough spell, rubber and chemical maker posts profits and invests in new facilities
November 23, 2015
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A Conversation With Jack Szostak
The chemical biologist talks about the origins of life.
October 19, 2015
C&EN Talks With Montana Senator Steve Daine
Newcomer’s chemical engineering and technology background guides his work in Congress
October 12, 2015
C&EN Talks With Richard DiMarchi
Macromolecular chemist successfully straddles the divide between academia and industry
October 5, 2015
Lesley-Ann Giddings
A love of teaching and chemistry led this ACS Scholar to become a professor
September 28, 2015
C&EN Talks With ‘MasterChef’ Contestant Hetal Vasavada
Biochemistry graduate discusses her scientific approach to cooking
September 14, 2015
C&EN Talks With Leonard P. Freedman
Irreproducible research costs the U.S. billions, new analysis shows
September 7, 2015
C&EN Talks With Abdul Aziz Al-Zamil
SABIC’s first CEO discusses what it takes to build a modern chemical industry
August 31, 2015
C&EN Talks Safety With UC Berkeley’s Dean Toste And Mark Freiberg
Professor and safety director discuss lab explosion response
August 24, 2015
C&EN Talks With Mark Vergnano Of Chemours
Chief executive of the DuPont spin-off discusses growth prospects and the challenges ahead
July 20, 2015
C&EN Talks With Eastman’s Godefroy Motte
Chemical maker’s non-conforming board member outlines firm’s route to sustainable chemical production
June 29, 2015
A Conversation With Alán Aspuru-Guzik
The physical chemist discusses quantum computing and the role of open access in science
June 22, 2015
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C&EN Talks With Photocatalysis Pioneer Akira Fujishima
Japanese researcher shares his adventures with titanium dioxide
June 8, 2015
Michael E. Rogers
Medicinal chemist has overseen much of NIH’s chemistry research since 1993
May 4, 2015
C&EN Talks With Michael Varney, The Chemist Heading Research At Genentech
The new research chief shares his views on maintaining a vibrant drug discovery culture
March 30, 2015
C&EN Talks With Stephen D. Pryor, Outgoing Head Of ExxonMobil Chemical
Career oilman reflects on the past four decades and the keys to his company’s success in chemicals
March 9, 2015
C&EN Talks With Former Congressman And New AAAS Chief Executive Officer Rush D. Holt Jr.
Physicist reflects on the state of science in the U.S. as he takes over the organization
March 2, 2015
C&EN Talks With Green Chemistry Advocate Robin Rogers
The Alabama chemist has taken his model for applied academic research to Canada
February 16, 2015
C&EN Talks With ‘Queen Of Carbon Science’ Mildred S. Dresselhaus
MIT emerita professor recently received the Presidential Medal of Freedom
February 2, 2015
C&EN Talks With Tattooed ‘Chemistry Ambassador’ Randa Roland
UC Santa Cruz lecturer’s tattoos help her pass along her passion for chemistry
January 19, 2015
John LaMattina
Veteran defender of big pharma sees opportunities for the traditional drug industry on a shifting playing field
January 5, 2015
C&EN Talks With French Professor Claude Grison
The French biochemistry professor started a company to ensure her chemistry is applied to real-world problems
December 1, 2014
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C&EN Talks With Perkin Medalist John Warner
The green chemistry pioneer talks about social movements, education, and how he tries to shake up the process of invention
November 17, 2014
C&EN Talks Safety With Minnesota Chemistry Chair William B. Tolman
Professor discusses department’s response to laboratory explosion
November 10, 2014
C&EN Talks With Shaughnessy Naughton
Chemist and businesswoman creates political action group to back scientists
October 27, 2014
Self-Exploration By An Intellectual Polygamist
Carl Djerassi searches to understand the drivers behind his serially redefined life
October 20, 2014
C&EN Talks With "The Amazing Race" Team Of Amy DeJong And Maya Warren
Food science graduate students compete on CBS reality show
October 17, 2014
Samantha Arnett
State Department’s Biosecurity Engagement Program manager works to combat bioterrorism
September 15, 2014
Janice M. Hicks
Chemist heads to theology graduate school after years at the National Science Foundation
August 4, 2014
C&EN Talks With Andy Brunning
U.K. chemistry teacher and author of the blog Compound Interest hazards a guess at why he’s skyrocketed to fame online
July 7, 2014
C&EN Talks With A. N. Sreeram
Dow Chemical’s head of R&D champions high-impact research that customers will pay for
June 23, 2014
Steve Perrin
Characterizing animal models isn’t glamorous, says ALS Therapy Development Institute’s CEO, but it’s critical to bringing medicines to market
May 26, 2014
Sunil Kumar, Chemical Industry Medalist
Chemistry and opportunity in the U.S. aided his climb from poverty to executive suite
March 10, 2014
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Bre, Cre, And Dre Thompson
With degrees in chemistry, identical triplets are carving out their own careers—in medicine, dentistry, and forensic science
March 3, 2014
Theresa Vail
A chemistry major focuses on empowering young women as an emphatically unconventional Miss Kansas
February 10, 2014
Mario Molina
After winning the Presidential Medal of Freedom, the Nobelist reflects on his career and the need for chemists to serve society
December 9, 2013
Pratibha L. Gai
Inventor of the first microscope for viewing atoms during a chemical reaction is the 2013 L’Oréal-UNESCO Women in Science laureate for Europe
November 25, 2013
Yoshiyuki Sankai
Japanese scientist’s wearable robotic suit is poised to change the lives of the infirm
November 18, 2013
C&EN Talks With Jon Lorsch
New director of NIH’s basic research institute plans for rocky economic times
November 4, 2013
F. Fleming Crim
NSF’s assistant director for mathematical and physical sciences talks about budget problems, merit review, and the role of scientist as advocate
September 27, 2013
C&EN Talks With Donna Nelson
Oklahoma chemistry professor has helped ensure scientific accuracy on the TV series ‘Breaking Bad’
September 20, 2013
An Outsider Plots Solvay’s New Path
Jean-Pierre Clamadieu, who came from rival Rhodia, wants to beef up investment in advanced materials
September 16, 2013
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Polly L. Arnold
Women chemists at the University of Edinburgh have had remarkable success, and in a new video and book the Rosalind Franklin Award winner explains why
September 2, 2013
Hariolf Kottmann
Clariant’s chief executive officer explains why discipline matters in the business of chemistry
July 29, 2013
C&EN Talks With Adina Mangubat
Twenty-something CEO wants to equip researchers for the surge in genomics data
July 15, 2013
C&EN Talks With Ronald Tjeerdema
Dispersants are a necessary tool for oil-spill response, the aquatic toxicologist says, and toxicity studies must be done with care
June 3, 2013
Arkema Sharpens Its Growth Plans
Geographic expansion in the U.S. and China is a big part of French chemical maker’s strategy
May 27, 2013
C&EN Talks With Christopher Hillenbrand
Since he was a child, the high school student and International Chemistry Olympiad gold medalist hasn’t been able to keep his hands off science
May 20, 2013
John Edward Porter
It is a critical time for scientists to educate policymakers about the importance of research, former congressman says
May 6, 2013
C&EN Talks With Laura Coppi
FIS’s marketing and sales director has Tuscan roots and an international track record
April 15, 2013
Janet Wolfe
Professor-turned-entrepreneur launches a contract research organization to meet growing pharma market needs
April 15, 2013
Eunice N. Cofie
Chemist turns passion for helping people into an ethnic cosmetics start-up
April 15, 2013
Beth Bosley
Chemical industry veteran starts firm to make hard-to-find boron-based products
April 15, 2013
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Shikha P. Barman
A fascination with medical polymer applications sparked her launch of an R&D incubator
April 15, 2013
John C. Lechleiter
The Lilly CEO believes smart investment in R&D will help revive growth at the drug company
February 25, 2013
Bradford Pendley
Physician-Chemist integrates medical practice into his teaching and research
December 10, 2012
Ethan Perlstein
Pharmacologist hopes his crowdsourcing experiment will add a new dimension to the open science movement
December 3, 2012
Ian Shott
Maverick chemical engineer keeps up the push for process design in the drug industry
November 26, 2012
Kenneth Olden
Former NIH institute director delays retirement to oversee EPA’s controversial chemicals assessment program
November 19, 2012
C&EN Talks With Marcus Meadows-Smith
New Bayer biologics head tells how he lost his job, joined a start-up firm, and sold it to Bayer for $500 million
November 12, 2012
C&EN Talks With Giorgio Squinzi
CEFIC’s departing president reflects on his term in office and his plans for the years ahead
October 29, 2012
Anthony J. Arduengo III
Inventor of stable N-heterocyclic carbenes reflects on the impact of his discovery 20 years later
October 15, 2012
C&EN Talks With Kevin Sweeney
Consultant relishes bridge-building between teams researching new types of Alzheimer’s drugs
August 27, 2012
Indian Biopharmaceutical Pioneer Kirin Mazumdar-Shaw Wants To Reinvent The Drug Industry
India’s biopharmaceutical pioneer wants to change the status quo in the drug industry
August 6, 2012
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C&EN Talks With Alan Kozikowski
A medicinal chemist who is skeptical of the need for and effectiveness of psychiatric drugs
July 30, 2012
Lesley Yellowlees
The first woman in the Royal Society of Chemistry’s presidential post compares diversity in science in the U.S. and U.K.
July 23, 2012
Honduras
Undergrad Stefannie Corea epitomizes the next generation of connected, global chemists
April 11, 2012
Brian Coppola
Award-winning professor uses storytelling to engage students learning organic chemistry
March 19, 2012
Jody Roberts
The science historian discovers flaws in original design and implementation of much-debated Toxic Substances Control Act
February 20, 2012
G. Steven Burrill
Life sciences investment guru sees ‘wellness care’ as the next frontier
February 6, 2012
Peter Werth
American entrepreneur reflects on more than 30 years of sourcing pharmaceutical ingredients from China
January 16, 2012
Formosa Tries To Mend
New chairman of accident-prone firm upgrades engineering, promotes culture of safety
January 2, 2012
Michael Marletta
Incoming Scripps president discusses move to administration, challenges for research institute
December 19, 2011
Mongolia
Munkhtsetseg Baatar is contributing to her country’s progress through rare-earth metal research
November 28, 2011
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Rodney Banks
Perkin Medal winner says tinkering led to advances in water treatment
November 21, 2011
Bruce Roth Looks Ahead
As Lipitor leaps off the patent cliff, its inventor assesses the state of the drug industry
October 30, 2011
Peter Murray-Rust
Chemistry technophile discusses his project to make laboratories smarter
October 10, 2011
Lawrence Principe
Chemist and historian studies alchemy to fully understand modern chemistry’s evolution
August 29, 2011
Helen Free Looks Back
Recently honored for helping develop diagnostic test strip technology, the vibrant chemist reflects on her career
August 22, 2011
Jean-Pierre Clamadieu
The chief executive officer of Rhodia is preparing for the day when he will head Solvay
July 4, 2011
Heck Of A Chemist
It’s more than just Richard Heck’s science that makes him a role model
July 4, 2011
Jeremy Berg’s Legacy At NIH
NIGMS director, champion of chemistry leaves an indelible mark
June 20, 2011
John Schwab
An advocate for mentoring young organic chemists will retire from NIH this month
May 30, 2011
Susan Marie Frontczak
Scientist-storyteller draws career and outreach lessons from Marie Curie’s life, and her own
May 23, 2011
From Lab Bench To Executive Suite
Palladium Medalist Stephanie Burns reflects on her path to the helm of Dow Corning
May 2, 2011
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Patrick Gruber
Gevo CEO shares lessons learned in the early days of making renewable materials
April 25, 2011
J. Brian Ferguson
The Chemical Industry Medal Winner navigated Eastman Chemical through a difficult period
March 7, 2011
Amy K. Paris
Following her brother into the ACS Scholars Program, this engineer discovered her passion for chemical process safety
December 20, 2010
Naomi Oreskes
A Science Historian takes on climate-change skeptics and fights off their attacks
December 20, 2010
Magid Abou-Gharbia
After 26 years at Wyeth, the former drug industry executive is charting a new course in academia
November 1, 2010
Paul Greengard
Nobel Laureate holds forth on the state of Alzheimer’s drug discovery
October 18, 2010
Trinity N. Horton
Family and mentors told this former ACS Scholar to keep moving forward; she did and still does
August 30, 2010
Golden Anniversary
Royce murray celebrates 50 years at the University of North Carolina
August 23, 2010
Jacqueline Thomas
Former ACS Scholar uses her experiences to inspire others to enter science
July 26, 2010
Steven E. Koonin
Energy Department’s Undersecretary of Science talks about laying the groundwork for a clean-energy revolution
July 5, 2010
Karen Martínez-Díaz
A sister and the ACS Scholars program cemented this chemical sleuth's career path
June 28, 2010
Yuan T. Lee
Nobel laureate and president-elect of an international scientific organization, lee hopes to promote sustainability
May 24, 2010
Lisa P. Jackson
EPA administrator is blazing trails, from regulating greenhouse gas emissions to reforming chemical management policies
May 10, 2010
Irving Rothman
English professor and scholar of 18th-century literature says business writing is all about clarity and precision
May 5, 2008
Thomas Cech
In relinquishing the helm at HHMI, Nobel prize-winning biochemist will return to research and teaching roots
April 21, 2008
A Giant Among Chemists
Nobel Laureate F. Sherwood Rowland discusses his almost six-decade-long career as researcher and public policy advocate
December 24, 2007
Surface Surveyor
Gerhard Ertl's mapping of chemical landscapes landed him the 2007 Nobel Prize in Chemistry
December 3, 2007
Theodore Gray
Element enthusiast talks about making a periodic table for the 21st century
November 26, 2007
Christopher Lipinski
Originator of 'The Rule of Five' reflects on 10 years of drug development under its influence
November 5, 2007
Ma Jun
Tireless environmental activist seeks to nurture China's environmental conscience
October 1, 2007