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  • Ashlyn Kamin and EJ Brannan publish co-authored paper (11/9/2024)

    Congratulations to graduate student Ashlyn Kamin and undergraduate alumni EJ Brannan, who recently published their work on metal–tetraoxolene chains in CrystEngComm! Their work highlights how choice of solvent, initial ligand redox state, and oxidant impact both crystal structure and crystal morphology. Congrats!

  • Undergraduate Kamaya Ronning receives Levinson Emerging Scholar Award (11/9/2024)

    Congrats to undergraduate Kamaya Ronning, who was recently named a 2024-25 Levinson Emerging Scholar! This award is designed to support promising students who work on creative and sophisticated research projects in biosciences and related fields under the guidance of UW faculty.

  • Undergraduate Jonathan Aalto selected as one of the Husky 100! (4/30/2024)

    Congratulations to undergraduate Jonathan Aalto for being recognized as part of the Husky 100! Each year, the Husky 100 recognizes 100 undergraduate and graduate students from the UW Bothell, Seattle and Tacoma campuses in all areas of study who are making the most of their time at the University of Washington. See Jonathan’s profile here and read more about the award here.

  • Congratulations Kathleen Snook, EJ Brannan, Jack Geary, and Sophie Song! (4/30/2024)

    Congratulations to Kathleen Snook, EJ Brannan, Jack Geary, and Sophie Song! Kathleen and EJ received awards from the Renewable Energy Scholarship Foundation, and Jack and Sophie received Honorable Mentions. These awards recognize students who are committed to renewable energy. Congrats all!

  • Dianne receives Camille Dreyfus Teacher-Scholar Award (4/30/2024)

    The lab receives a Camille Dreyfus Teacher-Scholar Award! Read more here: https://www.dreyfus.org/2024-camille-dreyfus-teacher-scholar-awards/

  • Congratulations Audrey, EJ, and Jonathan! (4/5/2024)

    Congratulations to graduating Xiao lab seniors Audrey, EJ, and Jonathan on their amazing accomplishments! Audrey Hill and Jonathan Aalto received NSF GRFP awards, and EJ Brannan received an honorable mention. Congratulations all!!

  • Undergraduate Jonathan Aalto receives WRF fellowship! (12/9/2023)

    Undergraduate Jonathan Aalto was selected as one of just twelve UW students to receive a Washington Research Foundation Fellowship! This program is designed to support promising undergraduate students who work on creative and sophisticated research projects in biosciences and related fields under the guidance of UW faculty. Congratulations to undergraduate Jonathan Aalto and his graduate mentor Kathleen Snook!

  • Ashe recognized with 2023 Cascade Energy Scholarship! (9/18/2023)

    Congrats to Ashlyn (Ashe) Kamin for receiving a 2023 Cascade Energy Scholarship award from the Renewable Energy Scholarship Foundation! This scholarship recognizes students in Oregon and Washington who have demonstrated success in their academic pursuits in renewable energy, broadly defined.

  • Congrats to Ashe on published paper! (9/9/2023)

    Congrats to Ashe on their paper, which shows how polycatechol nanohoop ligands can be synthesized from fluorinated precursors and metalated! This manuscript was the result of a great collaboration with the Jasti group at the University of Oregon, and was selected as a “ChemSci Pick of the Week.” Check it out here in Chemical Science!

  • Congratulations Devin! (9/9/2023)

    Congratulations to Devin, who received a CEI graduate fellowship! This fellowship funds exceptional researchers from departments across UW to apply their talents to clean energy research projects, participate in outreach activities, and develop professional skills.

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