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In the News: 2006

ECU has received a Faculty Recruitment Grant from the North Carolina Biotechnology Center to recruit Dr. Rickey Hicks as the new chairperson of the Department of Chemistry. The award is $150,000 with 100% institutional matching.
The ECU Tai Chi Club recently planted a golden rain tree in memory of our former Department of Chemistry chairperson, Dr. Chia-yu Li.
The 2nd edition of "Practical Guide to Chemometrics," edited by Paul Gemperline, recently was published by CRC Press.
Yumin Li was awarded a $38,218 Research Corporation grant for Molecular Dynamics studies on S100 proteins and rational drug design.
Allison Danell was awarded a 2006/2007 Research Development Award from the Division of Research and Graduate Studies for her proposal entitled "Determining Biomolecule Structure during Electrospray Ionization Mass Spectrometry Analysis."
Brian Love's work on the synthesis of hyperparasite fungal metabolite analogues has been funded by PhytoMyco Research Corporation. He is receiving $112,801 in support.
Paul Gemperline received a $20,014 grant from Sandia National Laboratories to fund his proposal entitled "Molecular Kinetic Fitting of Time-Dependent Hyperspectral Fluorescence Image Data."
Brian Love is a recipient of a grant from the Leo W. Jenkins Cancer Center to support oncology-focused research.
Andy Sargent and Frank Yang both received Research and Creative Activity Grants from the Harriot College of Arts and Sciences for 2006!

In the News: 2005

In memoriam: Chia-yu Li
In a moving and emotional presentation, Mr. Phil Hodges, CEO and President of Metrics, Inc., and a chemistry alumnus, presented a donation of $7120 to Professor Chia-yu Li for the scholarship that bears his name. The donation was a combined effort from the employees, management, and board of Metrics, Inc. The Chia-yu Li Scholarship was established by friends, students, and colleagues of Dr. Li in recognition of his dedication, devotion, and service to the Department of Chemistry and the University as a faculty member since 1972 and in his role as departmental Chair for 18 years. A letter accompanying the donation states: "We do this to honor a man who has been a great educator and friend to us, as well as chairman of this great department."
The College of Education is honoring Dr. Chia-yu Li in the Educators Hall of Fame. The annual induction ceremony honors professionals who have made distinguished contributions to the field of education. UNC President Molly Corbett Broad and ECU Chancellor Steve Ballard will speak at the October 8, 10 a.m. ceremony at A. J. Fletcher Recital Hall. Accompanying the nomination is a significant gift to the Educators Hall of Fame Scholarship Endowment in Dr. Li's honor. Please congratulate Dr. Li for this distinguished honor!
Frank Yang has won the University's 2005 Achievement for Excellence in Research/Creative Activity 5-Year Achievement Award.
Colin Burns and Yumin Li have been awarded 2005/2006 College Research Awards.
Andrew Morehead and Allison Danell received a National Science Foundation grant to purchase two new mass spectrometers for teaching and research use.
Several Department of Chemistry faculty were awarded Research and Creative Activity Grants from the Harriot College of Arts and Sciences: Toby Allen, Yumin Li, and Andrew Morehead.

In the News: 2004

Kwang Hun Lim received a $45,000 Cottrell College Science Award from Research Corporation.
Andrew Morehead received a $228,000 grant from the National Science Foundation.
Kwang Hun Lim has been awarded a 2004/2005 College Research Award.
Several Department of Chemistry faculty were awarded Research and Creative Activity Grants from the Harriot College of Arts and Sciences: Colin Burns, Kwang Hun Lim, Tim Romack and Frank Yang.

In the News: 2003

Colin Burns has been awarded a $19,147 grant from the American Cancer Society.
Paul Gemperline has been awarded a $31,900 grant from the National Science Foundation.
Frank Yang received the 2003 Scholar-Teacher Award from the Harriot College of Arts and Sciences.
Paul Gemperline received the 2003 Eastern Analytical Symposium Award for Achievements in Chemometrics. EAS is the second largest conference and exposition in the US for analytical chemists and those in the allied sciences. Dr. Gemperline's award is one of the top awards in the world for chemometrics!