December 5, 2014
UW chemistry faculty member snags NSF early career award
Andrew J. Boydston, a UW associate professor of chemistry, has received a Faculty Early Career Development Award from the National Science Foundation.
The award is intended to support junior faculty who “exemplify the role of teacher-scholars through outstanding research, excellent education and the integration of education and research,” according to the NSF.
Boydston received the award for his proposal to develop materials that apply mechanical force to drive chemical reactions that release small organic molecules. Those small molecules could be applicable to therapeutics, catalysts or substances that can be added to bring about a chemical reaction, and could mean advancements in areas such as drug delivery, self-reinforcing materials and sensors.
Undergraduate and graduate students in chemistry will be mentored in the program and will have opportunities to collaborate with experts in other disciplines.
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