College of Arts and Sciences

The recent paper, "Photochemical Stability of 5-Methylcytidine Relative to Cytidine: Photophysical Insight for mRNA Therapeutic Applications," was authored by former Crespo group members Sean Hoehn, Sarah Krul, Michael Pogharian, Erqian Mao, and PI Dr. Carlos Crespo-Hernandez. Hoehn and Krul created the cover art using Photoshop; the art was generated...

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The Department of Chemistry will host two virtual information sessions for the Ph.D. in Chemistry program. Attendees will learn more about our program, hear about the ongoing research in our department, and have the opportunity to ask questions about our admissions requirements. Applicants may sign up for one of two...

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Michael Jirousek (GRS '89, Chemistry) was recognized as the winner of the 2023 College of Arts and Sciences Distinguished Graduate Alumnus Award during Homecoming Weekend (Oct. 12 - 15). Graduating from Case Western Reserve University in 1989 with his Ph.D., Jirousek was the founding Chief Operating Officer of Frequency...

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Undergraduate first years joined the Chemistry Department for the inaugural ChemExplore event on Friday, October 13th. ChemExplore invites pre-major students to learn about research happening in the department and consider pursuing an education in chemistry. It is a part of the new Explore Curriculum implemented by the university for...

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The Department of Chemistry's Fall 2024 Ph.D. and M.S. in Chemistry applications are open! Interested applicants are invited to start their application through Slate today. Our graduate students enjoy a highly individualized program of study, learning from our world-class faculty and state-of-the-art facilities. Ph.D. students receive financial assistance through a...

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On August 25, the Chemistry Graduate Student Association welcomed the incoming Fall 2023 Chemistry graduate students with Rascal House Pizza and good company. It was the final event in our week-long New Student Orientation, allowing our new students to mingle with current graduate students and unwind before classes began....

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