University of Akron Research

07/09/2015

George Newkome honored today in France

George R. Newkome, professor of polymer science and chemistry, received an honorary doctorate from the University of Bordeaux in France today, July 8.
This award is bestowed upon foreign personalities in appreciation for their contributions to the arts, literature, science or technology. Newkome has worked with scholars at the University of Bordeaux for more than 20 years.
In 2001, Newkome became the Oelschlager Professor of Science and Technology and a professor of polymer science and chemistry at UA. He also served as the vice president for research and dean of the graduate school until October 2014.
Newkome’s accomplishments include publication of more than 480 papers and 50 issued patents. He also has edited or written more than 20 books and monographs during his career.

06/19/2015

Successful synthesis of an Archimedes solid using a single molecular component

05/27/2015

Congrats to LeBron James & the Cleveland Cavaliers on winning the Eastern Conference Championship! Bring on the NBA Finals! The Akron Zips are All In, are you?

05/04/2015

University of Akron President Scott Scarborough sent an email to the campus community Monday afternoon strongly refuting that the school’s name will be changed.

04/27/2015

Polymer researcher Dr. Matthew Becker, wants to help troops avoid amputation from battle injuries.

04/13/2015

An adhesive developed by a UA polymer scientist that is both strong and easy to remove has National Science Foundation grant to scale up production.

04/13/2015

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04/09/2015

04/08/2015

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04/08/2015

Jie Zheng is identifying biological compounds in the human body called peptides that can be turned against one of their own, the disease-causing peptide amyloid-beta, or Abeta.

04/08/2015

Just keeps getting better.....

The John S. and James L. Knight Foundation makes a major grant to UA that will enable the university to develop new plans for growth, and to help attract and keep talent in the city.

04/01/2015

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