We are honored to recognize the legacy of James A. “Jim” Krogh, a brilliant mind who deeply valued education and lifelong learning. Jim earned his B.S. in Chemistry in three years from Dominican College in Racine. He continued his academic journey at the University of Wisconsin – Milwaukee, where he obtained his M.S. in Organic Chemistry with Professor George Sosnovsky. His thesis was titled, “In Search of New Methods for Synthetic Organic Chemistry: The Reactions of Selected Organic and Inorganic Sulfur and Selenium Reagents with Nitrogen-Containing Compounds.” A total of six publications accrued from his research with Professor Sosnovsky. Jim’s subsequent career was a testament to his dedication to chemistry and research. He began at PPG in Illinois, then moved to Exxon in Janesville, and eventually co-founded Tomah Products. In memory of James Krogh, the Department of Chemistry & Biochemistry proudly presents the inaugural James Krogh Memorial Graduate Student Support Awards to Faija Akter and Mujidat Shittu. Faija and Mujidat both embody Jim’s spirit of curiosity, excellence, and commitment to the field of chemistry. The generosity of the Krogh family will enable Faija to focus on developing pyranopterin-mimetic ligands for application to studies of artificial metalloenzymes, and Mujidat to continue investigating the enzyme NUDT2 as a potential target for breast cancer treatment. The Department of Chemistry & Biochemistry is excited to see the results of Faija’s and Mujidat’s work in the laboratory, and we are deeply grateful to the Krogh family for their support.
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