College of Arts and Sciences

Dr. Shane Parker received the NSF CAREER award to develop computational methods to study photochemical reactions. The NSF considers the CAREER its most prestigious early career program that is awarded to faculty "who have the potential to serve as academic role models in research and education." In this project,...

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The Department of Chemistry held its Bagels and Coffee with Chemists event on October 26 from 10 AM to 1 PM in the Hovorka Atrium. Prospective Chemistry majors had the opportunity to mingle with the Undergraduate Recruiting Committee, learn about current departmental research from graduate students, and enjoy some...

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Interested in pursuing a graduate degree in Chemistry? The Department of Chemistry will host two virtual information sessions regarding our PhD program and Fall 2023 admissions! Prospective applicants will have the chance to speak with current faculty and graduate students, learn about the department's current research, and ask questions. Sessions...

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Chemistry PhD student Chris Acquah of the Crespo lab was recently awarded one of ten awards at the Two-Minute Pitch Your Poster Contest during Innovation Week. Congratulations, Chris!  

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The Chemistry Department's inaugural Chemistry All-Alumni Reunion will kick off on October 6 with a medley of events! Please see the flyer below for more information regarding the reunion. Registration is now open!  

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Please join us in congratulating our very own Prof. Blanton Tolbert on being selected as the Inaugural Vice President of Science Leadership and Culture at the Howard Hughes Medical Institute (HHMI). Prof. Tolbert is a world-renowned biophysical chemist, and his research expertise includes understanding the molecular mechanisms of RNA...

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