Biochemist given prestigious award for young faculty
An award from the National Science Foundation will boost a professor’s contribution to the study of proteins while also helping college and high school science teachers learn more about computational and structural biology.
Jianhan Chen, an assistant professor of biochemistry, is receiving more than $670,000 as a CAREER Award from the National Science Foundation. CAREER is the foundation’s most prestigious award for junior faculty to support early career development activities of teacher-scholars who most effectively integrate research and education within the context of the organization’s mission.
“The CAREER award is a great honor,” Chen said. “I am really glad that I will be able to focus more on establishing a strong research program and providing useful educational and training opportunities to the campus and community.”