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October 1, 2015

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Organic Chemistry Professor Receives MacArthur “Genius Award” for Passing Own Exam

Nooz Staff11 years ago11 years ago01 mins

BAKER LAB — Dr. William Dichtel was awarded the highly prestigious MacArthur “Genius Award” Fellowship when he became the first person to pass an orgo prelim that he himself gave to his students. When asked about how he earned the $625,000 recognition, Dichtel replied “I studied for a few hours, but at the end of…

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