Dan Reger, a chemistry professor at Carolina since 1972, has received the 2007 Governor's Award for Excellence in Scientific Research.

Reger, who was named a Carolina Distinguished Professor in 1998, received the award May 29 in a ceremony at the Statehouse. Reger has published more than 180 original research articles in chemistry journals and has mentored 27 Ph.D. students, one master's student, and numerous postdoctoral fellows and undergraduate students.

Reger has received numerous awards during his career, including the Educational Foundation Research Award for Science, Mathematics and Engineering; Michael J. Mungo Award for Excellence in Undergraduate Teaching; Amoco Outstanding Teacher Award; Carolina Trustees Professor; and the Michael J. Mungo Award for Excellence in Graduate Teaching.

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