05/10/08: Martin will be giving a practice talk on his upcoming 3-month seminar during the group meeting

05/09/08: Martin named the 2008 "best graduate" student (with Kreso Bucar from Len's group) in the department

05/09/08: Martin voted the "most motivated" and "best mentor" by fellow graduate students in the department

04/29/08: Congratulations to Mathew, Lee, and Martin for winning UI summer research fellowships

04/29/08: Michael named an ICRU undergraduate research fellow

04/25/08: Michael named "CRC freshman of the year" for excellence in undergraduate research

04/23/08: The Bowdenites say goodbye to Brett who accepted a position at the Mayo clinic, Rochester. All the best!

04/22/08: Congratulations to Jun for passing his comprehensive exam, we will be having a group lunch tomorrow to celebrate

04/09/08: Congratulations to Martin for being highlighted in the "Daily Iowan" (Click here to read the article )

04/09/08: Congratulations to Martin for being highlighted in the "Chemistry world" (Click here to read the article )

04/03/08: Martin leaves for the ACS in New Orleans. He will be talking about the 'pot-in-pot" reactions

Upcoming events:

05/20/08:  Martin's 3-month seminar

05/15/08:  Last day for Rachel and Kevin, the Bowdenites are sad to say good bye, but we wish you all the best in your future endeavors

05/02/08:  Ned will be presenting during the group meeting. We will be setting goals for the summer so please be ready to brainstorm!

01/16/08: Thursday meetings with Ned resume as usual.