College of Arts and Sciences

In collaboration with the Department of Classics, and Dr. Maddelena Rumor, the Chemistry Department had another successful ChemExplore event. Dr. Rekha Srinivasan, Dr. Stephanie Kramer, and Dr. Brian Fitch taught students about redox chemistry while creating beautiful tie-dye patterns using indigo dye. Participants experimented with plant-based pH indicators, observing how...

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Dr. Clemens Burda has been awarded the 2026 LightPath Award by the American Society for Photobiology. The Light Path Award honors a researcher whose substantial and innovative contributions have advanced the integration of photobiology with other disciplines, helping to broaden the frontiers of the field. This recognition highlights Dr. Burda’s impactful...

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The Chemistry Department is pleased to highlight Fish Fish who presented a poster at the Spring 2026 American Chemical Society (ACS) Meeting in Atlanta, GA. Fish conducted this work in collaboration with Chemistry Department Professor, Rekha Srinivasan, whose mentorship helped guide the project from concept to conference presentation. Fish’s poster, titled “Dyeing...

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The Chemistry Department had a strong and highly visible presence at the 2026 Biennial Meeting of the American Society for Photobiology, held May 16–19 in Scottsdale, Arizona. Faculty, postdoctoral scholars, and graduate students from the department contributed talks, posters, and leadership throughout the meeting. Clemens Burda received the prestigious ASP Light Path Award and...

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The Chemistry Graduate Student Association (CGSA) successfully organized the CGSA Career Panel 2026 on April 17, 2026. This year’s panel featured representatives from 10 organizations, including NASA, national laboratories, industry, and academia. The event brought together over 50 participants and included a range of engaging segments, such as individual presentations...

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The Chemistry Department is proud to congratulate three of our students who have been recognized by the National Science Foundation Graduate Research Fellowship Program (NSF GRFP) for their outstanding academic achievements and research potential: Zelda Cheng (PhD Chemistry, 1st year) — Shane Parker Group — NSF GRFP Honorable Mention Griffin Pardo (BS Chemistry,...

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