Chem 91: Exploring Chemical Research at Stanford (Winter 2026) with Prof. Leah Bushin offers an inside look at cutting-edge research in Stanford’s Chem Dept. Weekly faculty talks highlight discoveries, applications, and the big questions shaping science and society #Winter2026

Chem 93: Chemistry Unleashed explores how chemistry shapes everyday life and modern industries. Through weekly talks with experts in fields like medicine, gastronomy, and aerospace, students connect chemical principles to real-world applications and careers. #Winter2026 #ChemEd

Chem 29N: Chemistry in the Kitchen (Winter 2026) with Prof. Richard Zare explores the chemistry behind everyday cooking. Through demos and tastings, students learn how science transforms food into great meals. Sign up today! #StanfordCourses #Winter2026 #StanfordChem #FirstYearIntroSems

Material Scientists, inc Prof. Fang Liu, developed a room-temperature nanoscale quantum device using molybdenum diselenide to create “twisted light” and stable quantum states - a major step toward practical, miniaturized quantum tech. Learn more: chemistry.stanford.edu/news/scienti...

Prior to Stanford, Prof. Leah Bushin contributed to a major breakthrough at Scripps and UC San Diego, developing a novel method to produce the pigment xanthommatin at a large scale, advancing sustainable biomaterial production. Learn more: chemistry.stanford.edu/news/scienti...

Thermite, a mixture of metallic aluminum and iron oxide (rust), won’t do anything at room temperature, but see how it burns at more than 2,200 °C - hotter than molten lava! 📸: Yilei Wu in C&EN Chemistry in Pictures Series chemistry.stanford.edu/news/chemist...

Prof. Laura Dassama (Stanford Chem) is developing a small-molecule therapy for sickle cell disease that removes BCL11A, restoring fetal hemoglobin without gene editing. Her goal is a simpler, more affordable sickle cell therapy. brnw.ch/21wXP8k

Stanford Chem's Prof. Ed Solomon will be presenting an Inorganic Chemistry Seminar on "Geometric and Electronic Structural Contributions to Fe/O2 Reactivity: Correlations between metalloenzyme and heterogeneous catalysis" TODAY at 3PM in STLC 114. brnw.ch/21wXIj9

Stanford’s Khosla Lab is pioneering a fluorescent probe that “lights up” active TG2 in the gut, enabling clearer detection and monitoring of celiac disease, as well as a potential biomarker for future therapies. Learn more: brnw.ch/21wXIdT

Researchers from Stanford and Cornell, led by Prof. Fang Liu, found that light can twist atomic layers in moiré materials using ultrafast electron diffraction. This paves the way for advancements in quantum technologies. chemistry.stanford.edu/news/light-c...

Congrats to Edward Mu (Chem Ph.D. - Cheuh Lab) on his recent publication in Nature Materials. Mu and his colleagues at Stanford and SLAC have developed an innovative iron-based material for battery energy storage, achieving a capacity previously deemed unattainable. #StanfordChem #nextgenbatteries

Stanford Chem invites you to attend an Inorganic Chemistry Seminar presented by our esteemed faculty member, Prof. Ed Solomon on "Geometric and Electronic Structural Contributions to Fe/O₂ Reactivity," next Fri, Nov 21 (3–4 PM) in Sapp 114. Learn more: brnw.ch/21wXrgn

Welcome Prof. Alison Narayan from University of Michigan, who will present a DWIS Seminar on "Biocatalytic strategies for building molecules" today at 3PM in STLC 111. brnw.ch/21wXzw2

Thrilled to welcome back 3 alumni who shared career insights and high-impact work at Exponent Consulting. Thanks, Chris Lyons (Stack Lab), Naomi Clayman & Daniel Marron (Waymouth Lab), for meeting with our students & postdocs. Special thanks to @stanfordpolymer.bsky.social for collaborating!

Join us today at 3 PM in STLC 111 for a talk by Prof. James Rondinelli from Northwestern University, titled "Symmetry Breaking and the Design of Quantum Magnets." (Host: Clara Zwanziger) chemistry.stanford.edu/events/stude...

Stanford’s Bent & Yi Cui labs developed “cryo-XPS,” freezing lithium anodes before X-ray analysis to preserve films and reveal electrolyte effects, aiding safer, higher-energy batteries. chemistry.stanford.edu/news/bent-an...

Congrats to Prof. Alice Ting, Stanford faculty member in Genetics & Bio with a courtesy appointment in Chemistry, on being elected to the National Academy of Medicine for pioneering molecular tech to observe and control biochem activity in living cells. brnw.ch/21wXh21

Prof. Stavroula Hatzios from Yale, and former Bertozzi PhD, will be sharing a Chem Bio Seminar on "Uncovering Hidden Redox Transformations by the Human Microbiome" today at 3PM in STLC 114. brnw.ch/21wXgB5

On October 21st, 24 graduate students were awarded Stanford’s competitive DARE (Diversifying Academia, Recruiting Excellence) Fellowship - including Chemistry PhD students Jen Co, Casey Decosto, and Josh Arens. Congratulations on this outstanding achievement!

Joining us from Purdue, Prof. Gaurav Chopra will be giving a Chemical Biology Seminar on "How do Glial and Immune Cells become Dysfunctional in Aging and Neurodegeneration?" today at 3PM in STLC 114. chemistry.stanford.edu/events/chemi...

Prof. Raúl Sánchez from Rice University will be giving an Inorganic Chemistry Seminar on "Chemistry at interfaces: macrocyclic templates facilitating strong and weak interactions" today at 3PM in Sapp Center Lecture Hall! brnw.ch/21wX4ts

This week's Organic Chemistry Seminar will feature Professor Bill Morandi from ETH Zürich. Join his talk on "New Concepts for Atom and Functional Group Transfer" today at 3PM in STLC 114. brnw.ch/21wX0oG

Stanford Chem is proud to present Merck-Banyu Lectureship Award winner - Prof. Koji Kubota, Hokkaido University. He will present a lecture on "Exploring Synthetic Mechanochemistry" today at 3PM in STLC 114! chemistry.stanford.edu/events/merck...

👻 Will-o’-the-wisp, demystified: The Zare Lab shows “microlightning” when bubbles break the water surface can ignite marsh methane, producing those eerie blue flames. The same chemistry might concentrate prebiotic organics near gas seeps. Stanford overview: chemistry.stanford.edu/news/will-o-...

This year’s Merck-Banyu Lectureship Award winner is Professor Koji Kubota from Hokkaido University. We are thrilled to welcome him to Stanford Chemistry on Thursday, October 23rd where he will give an exciting lecture on "Exploring Synthetic Mechanochemistry." chemistry.stanford.edu/events/merck...

Laura Dassama, PhD, assistant professor of microbiology and immunology and of chemistry, is developing a new therapy for patients who, like her, live with sickle cell disease. Hear her story on the Health Compass Podcast with Maya Adam. stan.md/4n8jD6y

📣 We’re hiring! The Stanford Chemistry Department is now accepting applications for a Lecturer in Chemistry, with the appointment set to begin on September 1, 2026. For more info: chemistry.stanford.edu/news/we-are-... #StanfordChemistry #ChemistryLecturer #AcademicCareers #Hiring #LecturerJobs

Celebrate National Chemistry Week with Professor Richard Zare’s talk, “Spice is Nice: Exploring the Chemistry of Nature’s Culinary Marvels,” on Oct 16 at 3PM in STLC 114! Discover how plant defenses became sources of flavor chemistry.stanford.edu/events/spice...

Kick off the Student-Hosted Colloquium Series with Stanford Chem’s Prof. Steven Banik with his talk “Induced Proximity As A Discovery Engine” on Monday, Oct. 13th in STLC 111 at 3PM. Hosted by PhD students Jen Co (Banik Lab) & Kaan Tarhan (Chen Lab). chemistry.stanford.edu/events/stude...

📣 Next Week: 2 Talks by Dept Faculty 🗓️ 10/13 (3PM | Sapp Aud) @stevenbanik.bsky.social kicks off the 25-26 SHC Series w/a chembio talk on how protein abundance shifts signal cell state/function 🧬 🔬 🗓️ 10/16 (3PM | Sapp LH) Zare will give a talk on spices—chemistry, evolution, and culture. 🌶️🌿

Stanford Chem welcomes Prof. Ted Betley, who will give an Inorganic Chemistry Seminar on "Stabilizing radical intermediates" today at 3PM in STLC 114. chemistry.stanford.edu/events/inorg...

Congratulations to Prof. Bianxiao Cui on receiving the NIH Director’s Transformative Research Award! Her bold, high-risk, high-reward research is advancing the frontiers of chemistry and biology. Details: chemistry.stanford.edu/news/bianxia... #StanfordChemistry #NIH #TransformativeResearch

Chemical biologist Laura Dassama of @stanfordmedicine.bsky.social @stanfordchemistry.bsky.social is on a personal mission to design a simpler, more affordable sickle cell therapy. stanmed.stanford.edu/innovations-...

🏅The Simpsons prophecy in 2010: Milhouse bet on W. E. Moerner, who won the Nobel Prize in Chemistry in 2014 📺➡️🏆 The 2025 Nobel Prize in Chemistry will be announced tomorrow. #StanfordChemistry #TheSimpsons #NobelPrize #WEMoerner #PopCulture #SpringfieldToStockholm

Returning to Stanford, Prof. Adam Jaffe (former Karunadasa PhD) from the Univ. of Norte Dame will be presenting an Inorganic Chemistry Seminar on "Hybrid Bronzes" today at 3PM in STLC 114! chemistry.stanford.edu/events/inorg...

Stanford physical chemist, W. E. Moerner, and Stanford economist, Guido W. Imbens, share their reflections on receiving the @nobelprize.bsky.social: news.stanford.edu/stories/2025... #StanfordChemistry #NobelPrize #NobelLaureates

“Chemistry is deeply involved in our everyday lives. And you can look for it in any activity, passion, or interest.” Recent Chemistry PhD graduate & CBI fellow Shoshana Williams shares her journey teaching chemistry in Bangladesh & connecting with her students: chemh.stanford.edu/news/art-che...

📣 Check out our Fall 2025 Department Highlights Reel: Announcements, Notable Achievements, and Headline Events! youtu.be/tZYCaQyp5cA #stanfordchemistry #Fall2025 #departmenthighlights

Kicking off our 25-26 Seminar Series, Prof. Dan Nomura (UC Berkeley) will be giving an exciting talk on "Reimagining Druggability using Chemoproteomic Platforms." Join us at 3PM in STLC 114! chemistry.stanford.edu/events/chemi...

Welcome back, Stanford Chemistry! 🎉Excited to launch the 2025–26 academic year with our students, postdocs, faculty & staff. Here’s to discovery, collaboration & innovation ahead.🧪🧫🧬 #StanfordChemistry #Fall2025 #Chemists #StanfordUniversity

Pollock’s mystery blue: solved. Number 1A, 1948 contains manganese blue. A MoMA–Stanford team (Abed Haddad, Ed Solomon, Alexander J. Heyer) used Raman, resonance Raman, MCD, and DFT to ID the pigment and explain its hue—big win for conservation. C&EN: cen.acs.org/analytical-c...

Happy National Postdoc Appreciation Week! Grateful for the brilliant postdocs in Stanford Chemistry whose research, innovation, and mentorship drive discovery and inspire our community.🎉 #NPAW25 #StanfordChem

📣We are thrilled to welcome Dr. Leah Bushin as Assistant Professor of Chemistry at Stanford University! 🎉 Dr. Bushin’s research focuses on discovering and engineering nature’s specialized chemistry. Welcome, Dr. Bushin! Learn more: tinyurl.com/y3ubdduv #StanfordChemistry #welcometostanford

📢 Congratulations to Prof. Justin Du Bois on his appointment as Chair of the Chemistry Department! A warm welcome as Prof. Du Bois steps into this important role, and our sincere thanks to Prof. Steven Boxer for his leadership over the last 5 years. #FacultyNews #Leadership

📢 We’re hiring! ‪Stanford Chemistry is now accepting applications for a Junior Faculty Position in Chemistry (open area), with the appointment set to begin on September 1, 2026. Learn more and apply here: facultypositions.stanford.edu/cw/en-us/job... #FacultyJobs #AcademicJobs #Hiring

This summer, 13 undergraduates completed a 10-week chemistry research fellowship. The program concluded with a poster session where fellows shared their discoveries and experiences. Many thanks to the Chem Department faculty, mentors, and Prof. Matt Kanan for leading the program.

Chemistry meets nature at Jasper Ridge!  Stanford Chem staff explored diverse geologic zones and learned how plants use chemistry—from photosynthesis to releasing VOCs that act as scented defenses when animals nibble on their leaves. 🌿🔬🧪

Stanford's Nobel Laureate Prof. W. E. Moerner joined global experts for the 80th Hiroshima anniversary @UChicago. A new declaration calls for urgent steps to reduce nuclear risk. 🕊️ #Hiroshima80 #NuclearDisarmament To learn more: chemistry.stanford.edu/news/80-year...

Selected by the Sustainability Accelerator, Stanford Chem’s Prof. Matthew Kanan is developing a more durable alternative to plastic. His team aims to scale up a modified polylactic acid into a marketable product to help curb pollution. chemistry.stanford.edu/news/polylac...

2025 Stanford Chemistry Commencement Highlights