Fall 2026

Joseph Bennett is searching for the next wonder materials—and making students a key part of the quest 

Nov 3, 2026 • By Sarah Hansen, M.S. '15

Joseph Bennett, associate professor of chemistry and biochemistry, sees the integration of research and teaching as the heart of his work as a professor. Now he’s received a five-year National Science Foundation CAREER Award that will help him deepen the ways he weaves undergraduate students into the fabric of his cutting-edge materials research.

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