01/30/2012: Physical-Theoretical Seminar
Dr. Xiaohui Qu Department of Chemistry, University of California, Berkeley
"Watching Single Ribosome Translation in Real Time: A Quantitative Study of Ribosome Helicase Activity"
12:00 Noon, Seaver Science Auditorium
02/01/2012: Physical-Theoretical Seminar
Dr. Hoi Sung Chung Laboratory of Chemical Physics, NIH/NIDDK
"Single Molecule Studies of Protein Folding"
12:00 p.m., GFS 106
02/03/2012: Physical-Theoretical Seminar
Professor Klaus Müller-Dethlefs School of Chemistry The University of Manchester, UK
"A Novel Ultra-cold Quantum Plasma: from Wigner Crystallization to a Molecular Bose-Einstein Condensate?"
3:00 p.m. GFS 118
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Arieh Warshel's model of F1-ATPase
Arieh Warshel has built a theoretical working model of the cellular engine that powers all life.
The model will allow scientists to better understand the forces of life at the molecular level and potentially replicate them, including designing miniscule mechanical motors for nanomachines and nanorobots. The work was published online last month in Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences.
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In Memoriam: Sidney W. Benson, 93
USC Distinguished Professor Emeritus of Chemistry Sidney W. Benson, who became scientific co-director of USC Dornsife's Loker Hydrocarbon Research Institute when it opened in 1977, has died. He was 93.
Among the world's most-cited chemists, Benson published more than 500 scientific papers and books on physical chemistry.
His research in thermochemistry transformed a once esoteric field into an active branch of modern chemistry. Those who work at modeling complex chemical processes such as air pollution, the ozone layer, combustion, or explosions make use of Benson's fundamental contributions.
Benson died Friday, Dec. 30, at his home in Brentwood, Calif., after complications from a stroke, his wife of 26 years Anna Bruni Benson said.
Memorial Serviceinformation
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Congratulations
Congratulations to Richard Brutchey on the receipt of the Junior Raubenheimer Award and to Surya Prakash on the receipt of the Senior Raubenheimer Award which were presented at the College holiday gathering last week.
These awards are the College's highest awards presented to outstanding faculty who have excelled in teaching, research and service to the University.
The Department of Chemistry at the Dana and David Dornsife College of Letters, Arts and Sciences at the University of Southern California in Los Angeles, California, may have one or more non-tenure-track openings in the coming 18 months for research or teaching positions, full-time or part-time.
Ph.D. in appropriate field required. If you would like to submit your CV to be held for consideration if there is an opening,
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