David Hickey returned to the University of Utah’s Department of Chemistry, sharing new research at the forefront of molecular electrochemistry. Learn more here: www.chemistry.utah.edu/alumni/semin...

Prof. Sarah Lefave becomes Chemistry Department assistant professor lecturer for the 2026 academic year. Learn more here: www.chemistry.utah.edu/history/u-ch...

The University of Utah Department of Chemistry hosted Professor Hanadi Sleiman (second image, middle bottom row) of McGill University on March 19, 2026, as the 2026 Stang Burrows Sessler Lecturer. Learn more here: www.chemistry.utah.edu/history/2026...

University of Utah Chemistry faculty never cease to impress. Congratulations to Distinguished Professor Matt Sigman who was recently elected to the American Academy of Arts & Sciences! Read more here: www.chemistry.utah.edu/history/matt...

Luisa Whittaker-Brooks receives the RCSA Bridge Award. Read more here: www.chemistry.utah.edu/awards/luisa...

Congratulations 2026 University of Utah Chemistry graduates!

Congratulations Connor and Kenny for the NSF recognition. Read more here: www.chemistry.utah.edu/research/con...

Did you know the University of Utah Chemistry Department has state-of-the-art facilities? Read more here: www.chemistry.utah.edu/history/chem...

University of Utah Chemistry Department hosted special guest alumni Kirk M. Ririe for an IBAC seminar. Read more here: www.chemistry.utah.edu/alumni/speci...

The 2026 University of Utah Chemistry Department Awards Ceremony was held on April 15th and showcased the boundless talents of our undergraduate and graduate students, as well as staff and faculty. Read more here: www.chemistry.utah.edu/history/2025...

Thank you for all your support for the Department of Chemistry during the 2026 Giving Days!

Help us write a new story of student success in Chemistry! Give to the University of Utah Department of Chemistry here: donate.utah.edu/schools/Univ... ving-days-2026 /pages/Academics/department-of-chemistry?a= 12499447#about

Missed his first talk? Check out this presentation by Dr. Matt Sigman at ACS today at 11AM. Location: Georgia World Congress Center B213 #chemistry #chemsky #datachem #ACS #ACSspring2026

Running Up For Air recently held their Changemakers event, where U Chemistry professor Jessica Swanson spoke about her work on methane mitigation. Check out the full video: youtu.be/xwyE-9x1C0s?...

You're invited! Come tour U Chemistry's state-of-the-art facilities. Sessions will begin in HEB 2030 with short presentations, followed by tours of our facilities where you can meet our team members and learn more about our available resources.

Our monthly coffee chats are back! Come take a much needed break and enjoy some coffee and treats with your fellow chemists.

Join undergraduates from colleges and universities across the United States and engage in full-time, cutting-edge research on a project of your choice through REU! www.chemistry.utah.edu/research/reu/

The 2025 edition of the Catalyst, U Chemistry's annual magazine, is here! This year, it highlights the people and research shaping our community. Read here: issuu.com/universityof...

last paper of the yr! 2025 saw the first papers from my group after moving to @utahchemistry.bsky.social. Glad we are finally back on track research wise and excited to keep on sharing all our new ideas! This paper shows an expedient new way to predict pKa's! #compchem pubs.acs.org/doi/10.1021/...

Grateful for our students, faculty, staff, and alumni who make our chemistry community shine. Wishing you all a wonderful holiday season!

Great dinner with colleagues at pacifichem! @luolab-utah.bsky.social @utahchemistry.bsky.social

Thank you to all the amazing students who participated in our latest poster session!

Check out the article on magnonics by Rachel Brazil with contributions from U Chem Distinguished Professor Emeritus, Joel Miller. www.chemistryworld.com/features/mag...

Make sure you're following all our other social media pages - including our brand new LinkedIn page! Head to our Linktree and click the social media icons to make sure you never miss an update from U Chem: linktr.ee/uofu_chemistry

If you are interested in pursuing a PhD here at U Chemistry, make sure to join our upcoming virtual information session! Scan the QR code to register, or follow this link: docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...

Due to high demand, we have opened an additional date for our annual Faraday lecture series on Wednesday, December 10th at 7 pm. If you would like to attend, please fill out the form here: docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...

If you are interested in pursuing a PhD here at U Chemistry, make sure to join one of our upcoming virtual information sessions: docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...

Check out our new paper on Electrochemical Trifluoromethylchlorosulfonylation of Alkenes via Copper‐Mediated SO2Cl Radical Transfer @AdvSynthCatal in collaboration with @Sanford_Lab advanced.onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1002/... @utahchemistry.bsky.social @NSF_CSOE

Check out the Applied Spectroscopy issue dedicated to Joel M. Harris, U Chemistry Professor. The issue is filled with papers honoring the legacy and science of Dr. Harris, and includes an introduction reflecting on his career and dedication to the SAS. journals.sagepub.com/toc/aspc/79/9

We're thrilled to share that Vahe Bandarian and Karsten Eastman, co-founders of the University of Utah startup Sethera Therapeutics, have received the 2025 Founders of the Year Award from the Technology Licensing Office! Learn more: www.chemistry.utah.edu/awards/found...

In situ environmental TEM analysis reveals the hydrogen insertion initiated at the GB sites, further supported by DFT results. Great teamwork @utahchemistry.bsky.social PNNL and Argonne! Congrats to all the authors! Thanks, Department of Energy, for funding support!

Reminiscing about Chem Night at the museum! Read about the event and why we value community engagement here at U Chem. www.chemistry.utah.edu/history/chem...

Congratulations to the recipients of this year's Distinguished Alumni Award, Dr. Hyung Kyu Shin, Dr. Michael Hunnicutt, and Dr. Sally Hunnicutt! Read more about the event and each of our awardees: www.chemistry.utah.edu/awards/2025-...

"Golden Broccoli": U biochemists create the world’s first single-dyed ratiometric biosensor for glycine imaging. Read about Madeline Bodin and Ming Hammond's breakthrough: science.utah.edu/chemistry/gl...

Check out our new @jacs.acspublications.org paper on #Electrosynthesis of Agrochemicals via #AC-Driven Selective, Continuous Dehalogenation @utahchemistry.bsky.social ! Great @nsf-csoe.bsky.social Teamwork and collaboration with @yaoyang-cornell.bsky.social and PNNL! pubs.acs.org/doi/full/10....

Celebrate our three @jacs.acspublications.org papers in a row with the awesome group members @utahchemistry.bsky.social ! The third one will be online soon. Stay tuned! #Pumping more great chemistry!

U Chemistry Researchers Eastman, Bandarian, and Roberts recently published a paper announcing their discovery of an enzyme that enables stable, drug-like peptides—opening new doors for treating previously “undruggable” diseases. Read about their findings: chemistry.utah.edu/uncategorize...

Our superstar graduate student @griffynsgro1.bsky.social , and postdoc Mike Pence, are bringing automation to the quantitative analysis class @utahchemistry.bsky.social ! Thanks @rescorp.org @NSF for funding support! #modernize analytical chemistry labs!

We had a blast at Chemistry Night! Huge thank you to our friends at @nhmu.bsky.social, our student and faculty volunteers, and to the community for showing up and making this event so memorable. Keep an eye out for next year's!

A molecule that enables microbes to eat methane: read the story from attheU highlighting our chemists' discovery of critical steps bacteria take to oxidize potent greenhouse gas and how they interact in larger microbial communities. attheu.utah.edu/research/a-m...

Become an undergraduate TA for U Chemistry! To learn more and apply, scan the QR code or follow this link: chemistry.utah.edu/ta-job-opportunities

Beautiful science from my colleague Aaron Puri! @utahchemistry.bsky.social attheu.utah.edu/research/a-m...

Big congrats to Josh for his front cover JCP Perspective article on Persistent Homology in chemistry. Great work Josh! #topology #compchem @utahchemistry.bsky.social doi.org/10.1063/5.02...

Don't forget to join us at @nhmu.bsky.social this Wednesday!

The University of Utah has a long and distinguished history in electrochemistry - and on July 25-26, the Chemistry Department hosted the first Utah Electrochemistry Symposium (UTES)! Read more about the event: www.chemistry.utah.edu/history/chem...

Some work from my postdoc in collaboration with the Reisman lab is now out in JACS! We developed Ni-catalyzed [2+2+2] homo-Diels–Alder cycloadditions guided by data science, which gives access to some really cool-looking molecules! doi.org/10.1021/jacs...

Michael Pence, Chemistry postdoc advised by Dr. Shelly Minteer and Dr. Long Luo, recently received the prestigious 2025 NSF Mathematical and Physical Sciences Ascending Postdoctoral Research Fellowship (NSF MPS-Ascend)! Read more: www.chemistry.utah.edu/awards/postd...

Professor Matt Sigman has been appointed as the new College of Science Associate Dean for Research. Congratulations, Dr. Sigman! www.chemistry.utah.edu/history/coll...

We’re excited to invite you to the first-ever Chemistry Night at the Natural History Museum of Utah—a fun, hands-on outreach event that brings the wonders of chemistry to the public in an engaging, accessible way! Scan the QR code or visit nhmu.utah.edu/chemistry to learn more and prebook tickets.

Congratulations to Sanaz Habibi, recent Chemistry PhD graduate, on receiving the 2025 Stockham Award for Conspicuously Effective Teaching! This prestigious award is given to only one student every year in recognition of exceptional teaching achievement. www.chemistry.utah.edu/awards/dr-sa...