News and Photos

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A rainbow during sunset over the Chemistry Building on the first day of orientation, 2018.

Our lab is located on the top floor of this tower.
Photo courtesy of Flad Architects
Photographer: Steve Hall

The front entrance to the Chemistry Building.
Photo courtesy of Flad Architects
Photographer: Steve Hall

Humorous recruiting posters are a department tradition (Fall 2019).
Credit: Maddy and Edward Pimentel

Our group on a fun trip to a local gastropub and a favorite ice cream shop.

The first joint-group cookie party with the Schomaker group.

Our first annual holiday get-together, Dec. 2019: board games, barbecue, eggnog, and gifts!

Our first group photo with our 8th floor view in the background.

NSF Graduate Research Fellowship
Congratulations to Eric and Gillian on their awards! Eric received the NSF Graduate Research Fellowship and Gillian received Honorable Mention.
March 31, 2020
Welcome New Students
Six new students joined the Martell Group! Welcome to Sifei, Gillian, Eric, Ashley, Joshua, and Jed!
November 20, 2019
Three Minute Thesis Competition
Congratulations to Mario for placing 3rd in the 2019 3MT competition at UW Madison!
November 8, 2019
Bacterial Culture Established in the Lab
We successfully grew our first bacterial culture. Many more to come!
October 3, 2019
Interview with Jeff Martell
Check out this interview with Jeff Martell featured on the Chemistry Department website!
July 12, 2019
Chemical Biology Interface Training Program
Congratulations to Mario for being selected for the Chemical Biology Interface Training Program!
June 1, 2019
New Baby
We’re excited to announce that Edward and his wife Maddy just welcomed a new baby, Sonia. Congratulations! We wish you all the best!
May 25, 2019
Fellowship Application Results
Congratulations to Edward for receiving Honorable Mention for the NSF GRFP and Alternate Awardee for the NDSEG Fellowship!
May 23, 2019
New Students
Welcome to Edward and Mario, the lab’s first students!
November 15, 2018