Biochemistry professor Marvin Wickens is the recipient of the 2019 College of Agricultural and Life Sciences (CALS) Award for Excellence in International Activities. Wickens founded and runs two research abroad programs for undergraduate biochemistry majors and other biological sciences students at UW–Madison.
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Department announces 2019 student awards to support research experiences, education
The Department of Biochemistry is pleased to announce its 2019 undergraduate and graduate student departmental awards and fellowships. These awards and fellowships celebrate talented students in the department and are made possible by generous gifts to the department to fund graduate and undergraduate research.
A tale of three Sams: Talented students share a name in the Senes Lab
Three IPiB graduate students who go by the name “Sam” have ended up in the same research lab. IPiB is the joint graduate program of the Department of Biochemistry and Department of Biomolecular Chemistry. Although from slightly different backgrounds, the three students are linked by their research interests and, of course, their names.
Undergraduate combines biochemistry, environmental studies with community engagement in Rwanda
It’s easy to make a difference through an award that’s named after the Wisconsin Idea, and Jacob Olson is doing just that. The biochemistry and environmental studies major traveled to Rwanda this past summer through a Morgridge Center for Public Service Wisconsin Idea Fellowship that helped him combine his education with public service and community engagement.
Biochemistry undergraduate earns prestigious Dean’s Prize
Jon Doenier’s undergraduate career came to a close in May with not just bachelor’s degrees in biochemistry and computer science and three years of research experience — but also with a prestigious 2018 Dean’s Prize from the College of Letters and Science. He was one of three students from the college to earn the award.
Three biochemistry undergraduates garner national scholarships
University of Wisconsin–Madison biochemistry undergraduate students claimed three national awards and scholarships this spring. Clare Cimperman won a Fulbright Scholarship, Leah Johnson brought home a Udall Scholarship, and Nathan Wang earned a Goldwater Scholarship.
Talented biochemistry students earn campus awards to pursue research
Twenty-five undergraduate students in the Department of Biochemistry have received 2018 campus awards for research and scholarly excellence.
IPiB announces awards for teaching and mentoring, SFLC 2018-19 officers
IPiB is excited to announce its 2018 awards that celebrate teaching and mentoring.
Students succeed in undergraduate poster competition at ASBMB Annual Meeting
For years, the University of Wisconsin–Madison Department of Biochemistry has sent undergraduates to the American Society for Biochemistry and Molecular Biology (ASBMB) annual meeting to participate in its undergraduate research poster contest. The students are always successful and bring home numerous awards, and the 2018 annual meeting in San Diego, Calif. was no exception.
Biochemistry announces 2018 department awards, fellowships for student research
The Department of Biochemistry is excited to announce its 2018 undergraduate and graduate student departmental awards and fellowships.