Tag Archives: biochemistry

UM-Flint alum, Citrucel inventor, shares experience with chemistry students

UM-Flint alum Donald Tomalia ('61) visited campus and recently met with Jessica Tischler, associate professor of chemistry, and her students.

A University of Michigan-Flint alum known for his invention of Citrucel and being one of the top 40 most cited scientists in his field recently visited campus and gave a lecture about his love of chemistry and his discoveries in nanomedicine and nanotechnology. Donald Tomalia, who is originally from Flushing, shared his life story with[…]

UM-Flint student associations team up for medical training event

Colleen Turner, DVM helps a student learn suturing techniques during the STAT event.

Two student organizations at the University of Michigan-Flint have formed a partnership based on steady hands and a desire to care for others. It's all part of a combined effort between UM-Flint's Pre-Veterinary Medical Association and Minority Association of Pre-Medical Students for an event titled "Start the Actual Training,"  that focuses on teaching students how[…]

UM-Flint chemistry professor advocates for inclusivity in STEM

Associate Professor of Chemistry & Biochemistry Jessica Tischler's (right) commitment to engaging students both in the laboratory and in the community has earned her recognition as a Sarah Goddard Power award recipient.

Sarah Goddard Power, a former University of Michigan regent (1974-87), worked diligently during her time with the university to promote inclusivity and to advance the position of women and minorities in faculty and administrative roles. In fact, her dedication to those causes led to then-U.S. President Jimmy Carter naming her deputy assistant secretary of state[…]