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1991 Richard S. Eisenberg, Chair 1994 Hut c h i s o n Ha l l fr o m th e Ge n e s e e Ri v e r I m p o r t a n t Ac c o m p l i s h m e n t s a n d Ha p p e n i n g s • In 1991, the Department received $5,770,000 in external Federal research support, placing it in the top ten departments nationally in terms of Federal funding per faculty member • During a period of budget cutbacks at the University, obtained major funding for the Chemistry Department: $500,000 from the Kresge Foundation, $500,000 from the NSF, and $1.2 million in gifts and pledges from Merck and other donors • In 1991-1992, more than 70% of the entering freshmen class took Chemistry courses • Chemistry Department instructed more undergraduates in experimental physical science than any other department; was key provider of science laboratories for first-year students • In collaboration with James Farrar and John Muenter, started new Venture initiative for first-year chemistrylinked courses with the theme of Energy and the Environment; the next series theme was Chemistry and Life. Limited enrollment to 40 students. 34
1991 Richard S. Eisenberg 1994 Er i c Ko o l, l a t e 80s Ae r i a l vi e w of Wi l s o n Co m m o n s I m p o r t a n t Ac c o m p l i s h m e n t s a n d Ha p p e n i n g s (c o n t .) Gui l l e r m o Ba z a n • Implemented an updated upper-level laboratory program that involved new instrumentation and equipment • Renovated laboratory facilities, including more than 2,000 square feet of new laboratory space. • In 1992, 20 Ph.D. degrees were awarded in Chemistry, representing 20% of the doctorates awarded by the College • Department achieved a 40% increase in Chemistry majors • In 1991 George McLendon was named Tracy H. Harris Chair of Chemistry, a chair he held until 1995 • In 1993, was Chairman of the Inorganic Division of the ACS. • Subsequently, in 2001, was appointed editor-in-chief for the journal Inorganic Chemistry, a position he continues to hold to this day • Received the ACS Award for Distinguished Service in the Advancement of Inorganic Chemistry in 2003 • Was Associate Dean of the College under Jack Kampmeier 35
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