College of Arts and Sciences

The CWRU Chemistry department is hosting the annual ACS Cleveland Section Meeting in Miniature (MiM) Thursday, March 12, from 1:30 pm – 7:30 pm. MiM features 10–15-minute talks across all areas of chemistry, followed by a plenary talk, buffet dinner and student cash awards. This is a great opportunity for...

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TIME magazine has named Case Western Reserve University among the world’s best institutions, ranking it 25th globally in its World’s Top Universities of 2026 list. The recognition places CWRU among a select group of universities worldwide distinguished for their long-term impact on students and society, with a focus on...

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The CWRU ECS Student Chapter will be hosting Emeritus Professor Alfred Anderson during their Electrochemistry Lecture Series event within the Department of Chemistry. See event details below. Speaker: Prof. Alfred Anderson Emeritus Professor, Department of Chemistry, Case Western Reserve University Title: “From Butler–Volmer to the Present” Date: Wednesday, November 19, 2025 Time: 4:00 PM – 5:00 PM (EST) Location: Kent Hale...

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Chemistry Emeriti, Alfred B. Anderson, recently published a book, titled "Past and Current Models in Electrochemistry" with Springer Nature. Access his book here: Past and Current Models in Electrochemistry   Congratulations, Al!   Abstract: This monograph provides a comprehensive overview of the key experimental and theoretical developments in electrochemistry from the 1800s to the 2020s....

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We are sad to announce that Dr. Michael Jirousek passed away on October 30, 2025 at the age of 66. Dr. Jirousek was a dedicated educator and a strong supporter of our department, whose generosity and belief in our mission helped us grow in meaningful ways. His commitment to our...

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Case Western Reserve University chemist Divita Mathur was awarded a National Science Foundation (NSF) Faculty Early Career Development Program (CAREER) grant for her research in synthetic DNA nanoparticles, which have potential applications in gene therapy. Her work focuses on creating programmable DNA nanoparticles that can deliver therapeutic genes to specific cells, potentially correcting...

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