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The Picazo lab discovers the first reaction to couple benzyl halides with disulfides (two electrophiles) without an external reductant and photoredox conditions.

USC Dornsife professors Travis Williams and Peter Kuhn join a select group who “have brought or aspire to bring, real impact on the welfare of society.”
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The Pratt lab has recently made an exciting discovery regarding posttranslational modifications (PTMs) which is described in their publication in the February 2024 issue of Nature Chemical Biology.

This well-deserved honor recognizes Professor Prakash’s award-winning research in hydrocarbon and synthetic organic chemistry. His work has allowed notable advances in developing alternatives to fossil fuels, carbon capture capabilities, and many other areas. In addition to his research, the appointment is a testament to his leadership, teaching, and mentorship contributions at USC over the past 43 years. Congratulations, Surya Prakash!

USC Dornsife scholar honored for intellectual excellence and courage by the newly launched American Academy of Sciences and Letters.
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GREEN WEEK: As demand for low-cost hydrogen fuel rises, USC scientists developed a prototype “hydrogen on-demand” reactor to make the vital resource more affordable and accessible.

Sri Narayan’s prolific work had recently earned him an appointment to the National Academy of Inventors.
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Arriving at USC Dornsife the year Title IX of the Civil Rights Act was signed into law, USC Dornsife’s Hanna Reisler worked to help women succeed in science and engineering.
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The National Institute of Standards and Technology and the United States Department of Commerce has selected USC faculty for funding to develop educational programs that train students to expand circular plastics industries toward the goal of environmental sustainability. Led by Prof. Barry Thompson, Prof. Fieser, and Prof. Williams, the Department of Chemistry will use the funds to offer an undergraduate, interdisciplinary minor to students, giving them access to training on various aspects of polymer circularity.