A new skin-protection spray may help reduce UV-related skin damage from gel manicures. @berkeleychemistry.bsky.social professor Alex Katz created a sunscreen alternative that protects without affecting gel hardening or leaving oily skin. #Chemistry #SkinCare #BeautyScience

@karthikshekhar.bsky.social's research explores how biological electricity works in the body at the microscopic scale. He recently received the Philomathia Prize to advance this groundbreaking research into the bioelectric basis of neural activity. https://bit.ly/3SsflgK

A new addition to the Nobel wall in Latimer Hall! Professor Omar Yaghi's plaque has been installed in the chemistry complex, joining the distinguished company of Berkeley's Nobel laureates. Go Bears! 🐻 #berkeleychemistry #chemistry #ucberkeley #nobelprize

The new issue of Catalyst magazine is here! 📬 Dive into stories about our Nobel legacy, reflections from Dean Emeritus Douglas S. Clark, and amazing faculty and student highlights. 💙💛 Read it now: https://chemistry.berkeley.edu/catalyst

Jennifer Bergner was just named to @sciam.bsky.social 's inaugural Young American Scientists list, which recognizes early-career researchers doing remarkable work today who are poised to make the world better tomorrow. Way to go, Professor Bergner! 💙💛 https://bit.ly/4vXHM4O

Hats off to Dr. Eric Tulsky, College of Chemistry Ph.D. alum, for winning the Stanley Cup last night! 🎓🏆 Once a Bear, always a Bear... and now a champion. We couldn't be prouder. Congratulations! 💙💛 📸: Sportsnet #berkeleychemistry #ucberkeley #cocalum #stanleycup

Dean Toste, chair of the chemistry department and professor of chemistry, has been elected as a fellow of the Royal Society, the UK's national academy of sciences. https://bit.ly/4wPPYFr

Jeff Long, along with historian Carla Hesse, has been elected to the American Philosophical Society, the nation's oldest scholarly organization, founded by Benjamin Franklin. Congratulations on joining this distinguished scholarly society! https://bit.ly/4dlTu2y

We are partnering with @Veolia on groundbreaking water purification research. The partnership will focus on developing advanced detection methods for trace impurities in water, essential for semiconductor chip manufacturing. © Photo by Scott Buschman https://bit.ly/4vTUfqM

The Bezos Earth Fund has awarded $10m to a @UCBerkeley -led project developing biodegradable fibers that could transform the textile industry. College of Chemistry Professor Ting Xu is extracting proteins from waste to create strong, flexible fibers. https://bit.ly/41X22GD

As we approach #EarthDay, we honor Mexican-born College of Chemistry alum Mario Molina, whose journey helped give our planet a second chance. His discovery of ozone depletion, with F. Sherwood Rowland, shown in photo, also led to the Nobel Prize. 🌎

#DidYouKnow the College of Chemistry's Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering (CBE) Department has one of the highest concentrations of National Academy of Engineering members in the world? Read more about what this means. https://bit.ly/4sH9Ffo

We are thrilled to welcome Nobel Prize-winning Professor of Chemistry Omar Yaghi as our Spring 2026 Commencement speaker. A world-renowned leader in molecular architecture and sustainability, his address will be a highlight for our graduating class. https://bit.ly/4tzasQ5

We're celebrating some exciting news today! 🎉 According to the U.S. News & World Report, the College of Chemistry has once again been ranked the #1 top overall graduate program in chemistry (tie) and the #2 top overall graduate program in chemical engineering.

#1 Chemistry and #2 Chemical Engineering program 🥇🥈

Felix Raoul Fischer and Richmond Sarpong from the College of Chemistry are among eleven UC Berkeley faculty members that have been elected 2025 Fellows of the American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS). https://bit.ly/41uyY96

Because of you, we raised over $230,000 from more than 200 donors for the College of Chemistry and met our $3,100 match! You are the reason our students have the support they need. Thank you for being a part of our community. 🌟" #CalBigGive #givechem #berkeleychemgives

There is one hour left, and you can still double your impact for the College of Chemistry! How much of a difference can you help us make in this last hour? https://bit.ly/4cWV3V1

Only 30 more donors left to reach our donor goal of 150 -- unlocking our full match! Let’s finish strong for the College of Chemistry! Every dollar counts! https://bit.ly/4cWV3V1 #CalBigGive #givechem #berkeleychemgives

Our students are the stars of the show! ⭐ Every gift to the College of Chemistry helps these stars shine brighter. Show your support by giving today! https://bit.ly/4cWV3V1 #CalBigGive #givechem #berkeleychemgives

Everyone at the College has hit the ground running, have you? Through 9 pm tonight, you can support the College of Chemistry and watch your gift grow with our $3100 match, which is live all day in support of #BigGive! Give NOW. Gifts of all size add up! givingday.berkeley.edu/giving-day/1...

From 9m on Wednesday, March 11 to 9pm on Thursday, March 12, the College of Chemistry is participating in UC Berkeley's annual #BigGive fundraiser. Save the link to donate by using the QR code pictured! #CalBigGive @calstudentphilanthropy @berkeleyinspire

On Feb. 19, the College of Chemistry celebrated the "topping off" of our newest landmark, Heathcock Hall, where its final structural beam, adorned with signatures from our staff, faculty, and students, was placed. Photos by Henry Dombey https://bit.ly/4b7K749

At this year's Healthcare Conference Taipei 2026, presented by J.P. Morgan, UC Berkeley and The Regent Taipei, the College of Chemistry gathered with other leaders to foster connections between academic research and the global health industry. https://bit.ly/4aZApRr

Happy Lunar New Year to our College of Chemistry community! As we gallop into the Year of the Horse, may your experiments be as swift and your discoveries as powerful as this creature. Wishing you a year filled with breakthroughs, collaboration, and scientific excellence.

Exciting news for our College of Chemistry community! The upcoming Berkeley Bioeconomy Conference is your opportunity to engage with cutting-edge research and innovation. Learn how our work is paving the way for sustainable manufacturing and economic progress.

Congratulations to Jennifer Doudna and Nitash Balsara on their election to the National Academy of Engineering (NAE). This brings the count of UC Berkeley faculty members in the NAE to four in total.  Read more: https:// bit.ly/3ZzDHp9

What do a chemical engineer, a biochemist, a roboticist and a laser dynamicist have in common? Election to the National Academy of Engineering (NAE). This brings the count of UC Berkeley faculty members in the NAE to four in total. Read more on Berkeley News: bit.ly/3ZzDHp9

Lloyd N. Ferguson was the first Black student to earn a Ph.D. in chemistry from @ucberkeleyofficial.bsky.social and went on to help establish the National Organization for the Professional Advancement of Black Chemists and Chemical Engineers. #BlackHistoryMonth https://bit.ly/46FXCqd

This event will also feature panelist Omar Yaghi, Nobel laureate and UC Berkeley professor of chemistry 🧪

Our African chemists are not just conducting groundbreaking research; they're building bridges. From mentoring programs to scholarship support, they're paving the way for the next generation of African scientists. https://bit.ly/3YHih9i

Congratulations to Hendrik Utzat for being among the seven cross-disciplinary teams of researchers who were awarded funding in the first year of Scialog: Quantum Matter and Information ⚛️

The #NobelPrize-winning materials known as MOFs have incredible promise for #EnergyTechnology, #medicine, #CleanWater, and more. Our scientists are helping pioneer the field to make big changes from these tiny crystal sponges. ⬇️ newscenter.lbl.gov/2026/01/06/f... @molecularfoundry.lbl.gov

Wishing you and your loved ones a joyful holiday season. Thank you for your commitment to the College of Chemistry! 📷: Gab Baisas

Water & acids destroy most carbon capture materials in power plant emissions. A new solution by @ucberkeleyofficial.bsky.social @berkeleychemistry.bsky.social chemists: A three-layered nanocomposite with the CO₂-capturing core shielded on the inside. chemistry.berkeley.edu/news/three-l...

Scientists have engineered a three-layered nanocomposite that outperforms existing carbon capture materials. 🧪 Their work uses both metal-organic frameworks (MOFs) and covalent organic frameworks (COFs) to create a more resilient and efficient solution. https://bit.ly/3MEbeeN

From groundbreaking research to Nobel Prize-winning discoveries, our College thrives on the perspectives of our international community. We're proud to be a place where talent from around the globe unites to solve the world's most pressing challenges. https://nyti.ms/3MQvLfU

Scientists have found a way to track molecule movement during plastic recycling using NMR spectroscopy. This approach could revolutionize how we design and recycle plastics, bringing us closer to a truly circular economy. https://bit.ly/3KNBXow

Nobel Week continues: Pic 1: College of Chemistry leaders brunch the day after the ceremony. From left: Peidong Yang, Dean Toste, Professor Omar Yaghi, and Doug Clark. Pic 2: Omar Yaghi poses with his older brother Khaled Yaghi and Peidong Yang.

Professor Omar Yaghi accepts his Nobel Prize award from the Swedish King at today's Nobel award ceremony.

Today's Nobel Prize award ceremony took place in Stockholm, Sweden. Here, the Swedish King presented Professor Omar Yaghi with his medal and diploma as royal families, government officials, diplomats, scientists, and academics looked on. @nobelprize.org @ucberkeleyofficial.bsky.social

This year's chemistry laureates have added items to the Nobel Prize Museum's collection in Stockholm to help document the story behind the prize and help make the science accessible to the public.

As a part of Nobel Week, recent Nobel laureate Omar Yaghi attended today's Nobel lecture at Stockholm University in Sweden and described the history of his prize-awarded work. He was joined by Susumu Kitagawa and Richard Robson, who he shares the prize with.

Hydrogen is hard and expensive to produce, but we have cleared a major hurdle to making green hydrogen more affordable. 🌱💧

Congratulations, Professor Zuerch!

This is the spirit that drives Berkeley forward, solving real-world challenges and shaping the future of technology. Proud of our Bears! 🐻🔬 #BerkeleyPride #FutureOfTech @zuerchlab https://bit.ly/4qZqrGW

Earlier this month, a celebratory toast welcomed Professor Omar Yaghi back to campus in honor of his Nobel Prize in Chemistry. The afternoon's images continue to inspire, long after the celebration ended.

Only 2% of people getting gel manicures protect against harmful UV rays. Our researchers have developed a spray that guards against UVA exposure during nail treatments. Innovations like these that remind us why we're a leading public research university. https://bit.ly/47e3OoZ

A champagne toast, remarks and media were waiting for Professor Omar Yaghi as he returned to campus today after his Nobel Prize win on Wednesday. 🎉 @ucberkeleyofficial.bsky.social @chancellorlyons.bsky.social @berkeleyinspire.bsky.social @berkeleycdss.bsky.social

We echo these sentiments!