Turning Up the Heat
Peter Armentrout is the recipient of the 2018 Ron Hites Award for his contribution "How Hot Are Your Ions Really? A Threshold Collision-Induced Dissociation Study of Substituted Benzylpyridinium 'Thermometer' Ions"
The Rewards of Creativity
Marc Porter is awarded the 2018 University of Utah Distinguished Scholarly and Creative Research Award
Electric Achievement in Electrochemistry
Shelley Minteer wins the 2018 ACS Division of Analytical Chemistry Award in Electrochemistry
Newest Cottrell Scholar
Luisa Whittaker-Brooks named one of 2018's Cottrell Scholars
Student Spotlight
Rachel Cantrell
Cover Story
Professors Statler and Steele contribute the cover art for January 2018's Journal of Chemical Education
One of the Highest Honors
Cynthia Burrows is awarded the 2018 Willard Gibbs Medal
How ice in clouds is born
Valeria Molinero and Laura Lupi reveal more on the freezing process that occurs in clouds
Standing Out From The Crowd
Professor Ryan Steele has been awarded the 2017 PCCP Emerging Investigator Lectureship
Aiming High for Sustainable Energy
Professor Luisa Whittaker-Brooks receives the Ovshinsky Sustainable Energy Fellowship
Shedding Light on Tetracyanoethylene DImerization
Professor Joel Miller published "Cation Dependence of the Dimerization Enthalpy for A2[tetracyanoethylene]2 (A=NMe4, Mepy, NEt4) Possessing a Long, Multicenter Bond" in Chemistry: A European Journal.
Bond Energy Breakthrough
Professor Michael Morse recently reported a method for determining bond dissociation energies in transition metal silicides in a paper in the Journal of Chemical Physics.
Award for Cynthia Burrows
Professor and Chair of the Department of Chemistry Cynthia Burrows has been awarded the 2018 James Flack Norris Award in Physical Organic Chemistry by the American Chemical Society.
Marc Porter Makes Front Page News
Professor Marc Porter and his research team made Salt Lake Tribune front page with report on their development of a new liver cancer test.
PhD Student Harshkumar Patel is a Reaxys Finalist
PhD student Harshkumar Patel has been chosen as a finalist for the 2017 Reaxys PhD Prize
Chemistry Cover Art
Utah chemistry professor provides cover image for EurJIC
Minteer's Research in C&EN
Professor Shelley Minteer's research featured in a C&EN article
PAC12 Lab Conference
The first-ever PAC12 Lab Managers & Demonstrators Conference
Cuban Chemist Collaboration
Cuban Chemists Workshop and Collaboration
Minteer and Sigman Research in C&EN
Shelley Minteer and Matthew Sigman's work with RFBs featured in C&EN
Jen Heemstra Interview with Nature Chemistry
Professor Jen Heemstra interview featured in Nature Chemistry Blog
Professor's Work in Forbes
Recent work by Professor Sigman mentioned in Forbes
Professor Atwood Awarded
Butch Atwood Earns CoS Award
Professor Steele Awarded
Ryan Steele Earns CoS Award
ACS Student Chapter in News
The U of U ACS Student Chapter Spring Festival featured in local news
Jen Crawford Awarded
Jen Crawford Awarded NSF Fellowship
Natascha Knowlton Awarded
Natascha Knowlton receives UAAC 2017 award
Chemistry Student Given UROP Award
Chemistry student Amanda Bischoff is awarded the 2017 Outstanding Undergraduate Researcher Award
Stabilizing Energy Storage
University of Utah and University of Michigan chemists improve batteries for renewable energy storage
Cynthia Burrows Awarded Governor’s Medal for Science and Technology
Cynthia Burrows has been awarded the 2016 Governor’s Medal for Science and Technology
Flipping the Switch on Ammonia Production
Study by Shelley Minteer and postdoctoral scholar Ross Milton featured in UNews.
Matt Sigman Receives ACS Award
Matt Sigman Receives ACS Award for Creative Work in Synthetic Organic Chemistry
NSF-REU 2017
Applications are NOW being accepted for our NSF-REU Summer 2017 Program, which runs from May 30th - Aug 4th, 2017.
Modeling molecules in the Molinero Group
Computational chemistry allows scientists like Professor Valeria Molinero to do research that might not be possible in a traditional lab.
Faculty Spotlight: Luisa Whittaker-Brooks
Luisa Whittaker-Brooks, assistant professor of chemistry, is working on two critical challenges of our time – alternative energy sources and low cost electronics for daily use.
Faraday Lectures on UEN
A performance of the Faraday Lecture featuring original duo Dr. Ronald Ragsdale and Dr. Jerry Driscoll will be broadcast on UEN (channel 9) several times this December.
Coupling phenols and allylic alcohols
C&EN highlights a JACS paper by the Sigman Group reporting an intermolecular oxa-Heck reaction that allows them to couple phenols with allylic alcohols in an enantioselective manner.
Work by Heemstra Group Featured on JACS Cover
The article shows the first example of capture beads having more than one capture sequence, expanding the ability to study genetic variation and differences in gene expression profiles between cell populations.
Tea Time with Women in STEM
Undergraduate and graduate women are invited to a monthly gathering to hear stories from successful women in STEM. Career advice and mentorship served with tea, coffee, hot chocolate, and treats!
Minteer Group creates novel biofuel cell for medical implants
The new hybrid device combines the best of biofuel cells and supercapacitors to harness energy-dense, abundant glucose.
Clues in Zika's Genome
In a study in ACS Infectious Diseases, the Burrows group used G-quadruplexes as genetic landmarks to compare Zika with other related viruses and suggest a possible drug target.
The Department of Chemistry is Hiring
Two tenure-track positions in the areas of Synthetic Organic Chemistry, Chemical Biology, Bioanalytical and/or Biophysical Chemistry are available.
Undergrads pursue real research in CURE course
The Advanced Chemical Biology Lab (CHEM 5750) is a course-based undergraduate research experience - a “CURE" - giving students real training in a research lab.
JPOC Features Jen Heemstra in Early Excellence Profile
The noncovalent forces that drive molecular recognition and self-assembly of nucleic acids are the key to the fantastic architectures produced by the Heemstra group.
College of Science Publishes Notebook Magazine
This issue of Notebook highlights key efforts that demonstrate the College’s strong commitment to student education, scientific discovery, and economic impact in Utah and around the world.
Janis Louie Competing on 'American Ninja Warrior' - Featured by Salt Lake Tribune
Janis Louie, professor of chemistry and mother of triplets, isn’t your typical ‘American Ninja Warrior’ contender
Watch Live Stream of Convocation
The College of Science Convocation Ceremony will be held on Friday, May 6th at 8am. If you're not able to be there, you can still watch your favorite chemist graduate through our live stream!
2016 Distinguished Alumni Awards
Meet the four alumni honored at our annual Distinguished Alumni Awards dinner - James M. Sugihara, Sung Wan Kim, Jaqueline L. Kiplinger, and Milton L. Lee
Department Awards Ceremony
Join us to celebrate the achievements of our students, faculty, and staff. 2pm on Tuesday, April 19th, in 2008 HEB.
Women in STEM Panel on Wednesday 4/6
Join us as we aim to increase equality and diversity within the STEM community here at the U through discussion of proactive steps to combat and increase awareness of bias and stereotypes.
Remembering Charles Price
Charles Price passed away unexpectedly on March 23. Charles was a first-year graduate student, a promising young scientist, and a friend to many. He will be sorely missed.
Celebrate U: A Showcase of Extraordinary Faculty Achievements
Professor Bethany Buck-Koehntop was featured at the event highlighting faculty who reached a pinnacle of professional success in 2015.
NSF REU: Research Experience for Undergrads
Join undergraduates from colleges and universities across the United States. Engage in full-time, cutting-edge research on a project of your choice this summer. APPLY BY FEB 7TH.
Alumna Authors JOC Cover Article
Judy Zhu (HBS '15) is first author on the current cover article of The Journal of Organic Chemistry. The paper is based on her undergraduate honors thesis.
Joel Harris Wins Governor's Medal
Joel Harris was honored with the 2015 Governor's Medal for Science and Technology, along with four other University of Utah awardees.
Peter Stang Wins Major Chinese Science Award
Prof. Stang was awarded the highest Chinese honor in science for foreigners, China's International Cooperation Award in Science and Technology, on Jan. 8 in Beijing.
Antibiofilm Antibiotic Research
Development of new antibiotics has been dwindling at a time when we need them most, but the Looper Group is working on two promising compounds.
Distinguished Professor Gary Keck Retiring
After 39 years at the U, Prof. Gary Keck is retiring. His contributions to synthetic chemistry are among the top in his field. Congratulations Gary!
A New Way to Find DNA Damage
Chemists from the Burrows group look for precursors to disease mutations in new study.
New Lectureship Honors Bob Parry
To celebrate Bob’s life and career, the Department has endowed the Robert W. Parry Lectureship in Chemistry.
Meet Natascha Knowlton
The Department welcomed a new undergraduate academic advisor this semester, alumna Natascha Knowlton (HBS '14).
New Faculty Member Vahe Bandarian Brings Group to the U
Bandarian moved his research program from the University of Arizona in July. His research focuses on developing molecular level understanding of biosynthesis of complex natural products.
KUTV highlights ACS Student Chapter's Event
The "Chemistry Colors Our World" Festival brought crowds of students to the U to learn about chemistry.
Luisa Whittaker-Brooks Featured in Salt Lake Tribune
Chemistry professor awarded with first annual Marion Milligan Mason Award for research on heat-conversion technology.
Remembering Dr. Sergei Aksyonov
Dr. Sergei Aksyonov, 47, died on September 11. Sergei is remembered by his colleagues and friends as an incredibly kind and generous person, a gifted researcher and mentor.
China Honors U Chemist
Prof. Peter Stang is the winner of the 2015 China’s Friendship Award, which recognizes foreign experts who have made outstanding contributions to the country’s economic and social progress.
ACS on Campus - Sep. 18
Learn from ACS editors and experts in the field about how to maximize your research, get published, and build the skills you need to gain that competitive edge. Register now!
Henry White Wins First Allen J. Bard Award in Electrochemistry
Prof. White won the Bard Award for pioneering innovations in nanometer scale electrochemistry, micron-scale magnetohydrodynamic flow, ion transport across membranes, and electroanalytical applications of glass nanopore membranes.
Zharov Group on Cover of Chemical Communications
Work on recently developed approach to the preparation of membrane materials by self-assembly of inorganic, polymeric or hybrid nanoparticles
Three U Scientists Inducted into the National Academy of Sciences
Chemist Cynthia Burrows, biochemist Wesley Sundquist, and anthropologist Polly Wiessner were inducted into the 2014 class of the National Academy of Sciences on April 25, 2015.
2015 Distinguished Alumni Awards
On April 20th, the Department honored four former students as Distinguished Alumni: Joe Gardella (Postdoc '82), Diane Parry (PhD '89), Don Reese (BS '73), and Kirk Ririe (BS '05)
Department Signs Collaboration with ICCAS
Agreement will strengthen collaboration with the Institute of Chemistry, Chinese Academy of Sciences, including faculty and student exchange and joint research projects.
A Celebration of the First 70 Years of Jack Simons
Please join us for a symposium celebrating Professor Emeritus Jack Simons' 70th Birthday!
Three Students Win Pre-Doctoral Fellowships
Congratulations to Alexandra Kent, Christine Nervig, and Victoria Russell, recipients of NSF and NDSEG pre-doctoral fellowships!
Video Spotlight on USTAR Prof. Shelley Minteer
Shelley Minteer's research group is working on powering the future through bioelectrocatalysis.
U Chemistry Festival Makes Science a Hands-On Experience
The second annual Chemistry Festival was an event for children to engage in hands-on experiments, including CSI-style forensic investigations, extraction of DNA, and rocket building.
Prof. Jen Heemstra wins Cottrell Scholar Award
Jennifer Heemstra has won a Cottrell Scholar Award – a prize aimed at early career, physical sciences faculty who are committed to excellence in research and undergraduate teaching.
New Antibiotic Developed to Fight Superbugs
U chemists, in partnership with Curza, a Provo-based pharmaceutical company, have developed a new drug designed to fight antibiotic-resistant bacteria
Paper by Sigman Lab Published in Science
"A data-intensive approach to mechanistic elucidation applied to chiral anion catalysis" by Milo, et al.
Apply for the BS/MS Degree by April 1st
The BS/MS degree allows advanced students to complete both their BS and MS degrees in five years, giving them an advantage in the job market or for application to professional and PhD programs.
Los Alamos National Lab Names Two Alumni to Fellows
Jaqueline Kiplinger (PhD '96) and David Moore (BS '74) join the rank of Fellow in recognition of outstanding contributions to the Laboratory.
Research Spotlight: Janis Louie
The Louie Group develops new transition metal catalysts that are based on earth abundant metals such as iron and nickel.
One-Hour Ebola Test Developed by Alumnus Kirk Ririe's Company BioFire Defense
The FDA gave emergency approval for hospitals to use a BioFire Defense tool to test patients for the new Ebola strain
Jet-Fueled Electricity at Room Temperature
Prof. Shelley Minteer's group has developed a new enzyme cascade for the first ever bioelectrocatalysis of alkanes, such as Jet Propellant-8, creating new possibilities in biofuel cells.
Alumna Jaqueline Kiplinger to receive F. Albert Cotton Award
Alumna Jaqueline L. Kiplinger has been selected as the 2015 recipient of the F. Albert Cotton Award in Synthetic Inorganic Chemistry, sponsored by the F. Albert Cotton Endowment Fund.
Alumnus Kirk Ririe in the News
Kirk Ririe ('05) will be inducted into the 2014 Utah Technology Council Hall of Fame for his contributions to building Utah’s Innovation Community.
Feature on Prof. Shelley Minteer in Utah Policy
From a young age, USTAR and Chemistry Professor Shelley Minteer knew that she wanted to become a mathematician or a scientist.
U Spin-Off Company Curza Global in Nature
The latest issue of Nature mentioned University of Utah spin-off company Curza Global. Professor Ryan Looper is Curza's Director of Chemistry.
Distinguished Professor Henry White Selected as Next Dean of the College of Science
Henry White, former chair of the Department, will serve as the new dean of the College of Science starting July 1. Congratulations Henry!
Congratulations 2014 Graduates!
The Department congratulates all of our new alumni on their success!
Faculty Spotlight: Gary Keck
What do Distinguished Professor Gary Keck's research and Merle Haggard have in common? Read more about the total synthesis of bryostatins.
Facility Spotlight: Electronics Lab
The Electronics Lab is in its 42nd year providing data acquisition and control systems, signal conditioners, transducers, custom software, and device repair.
Department Celebrates 2014 Distinguished Alumni
Prof. David Clemmer, Dr. Jerry Murry, and Mr. Thomas Thatcher were honored as the Department's 2014 Distinguished Alumni
Former Faculty Funds Future Endowed Chair
Former faculty member John Gladysz and Janet Bluemel have made provisions in their estate plan for a future endowed chair in chemistry.
Faculty Spotlight: Bethany Buck-Koehntop
A highlight on Prof. Buck-Koehntop's research on the interpretation and translation of epigenetic DNA signals.
Symposium on Mass Spec
On September 20, the Department of Chemistry hosted a symposium on Innovations in Biological Mass Spectrometry and dedicated the new Waters Advanced Mass Spectrometry Laboratory.
Thatcher Building Opens
On March 13, we celebrated the opening of the Thatcher Building for Biological and Biophysical Chemistry.
Prof. Eyring Retires
Ted Eyring is retiring after more than 50 years of service as a member of the Chemistry faculty.
David M. Grant Passes Away
Distinguished Professor Grant was former Chair of the Department of Chemistry passes away.
New Presidential Endowed Chair
Distinguished Professor and new Department Chair Cynthia Burrows is the inaugural holder of the Thatcher Chair.