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Associate Professor Rebecca Whelan Named May 2025 Sutton Family Research Impact Award Recipient
The Department of Chemistry congratulates Associate Professor Rebecca Whelan on receiving the May 2025 Sutton Family Research Impact Award! ...
Foundation Distinguished Professor Steven A. Soper named April 2025 Sutton Family Research Impact Award recipient
The Department of Chemistry congratulates Distinguished Professor Steven A. Soper on receiving the April 2025 Sutton Family Research Impact Award! ...
Professor Timothy Jackson named March 2025 Sutton Family Research Impact Award recipient
The Department of Chemistry congratulates Professor Timothy Jackson on receiving the March 2025 Sutton Family Research Impact Award! ...
KU chemistry professor receives NSF CAREER Award for carbon dioxide research
KU Chemistry graduate program retains top 40 rank in 2025-26 U.S. News & World Report rankings
Lisa Sharpe Elles named KU Libraries 2025 Textbook Hero
When Lisa Sharpe Elles stands in front of her introductory Chemistry class, the auditorium almost seems to shrink, with her welcoming style, interactive quiz questions, and frequent opportunities for student feedback invoking a small class feel. Sharpe Elles’ goal is to make the course as accessible as possible, a value...
Prof. Susan Lunte Awarded 2025 Charles N. Reilley Award in Electrochemistry
Congratulations to Prof. Susan Lunte, who was the 2025 recipient of the Charles N. Reilley Award in Electrochemistry. The Reilley Award is given in memory of one of the most distinguished analytical chemists of the 20th century. Prof. Lunte is pictured here receiving the award with Prof. Lane Baker at...
Associate Professor Helena Malinakova named February 2025 Sutton Family Research Impact Award recipient
The Department of Chemistry congratulates Associate Professor Helena Malinakova on receiving the February 2025 Sutton Family Research Impact Award! ...
Four KU professors in chemistry and engineering named AAAS fellows
Graduate Student with CBM² Wins People's Choice Award at KU 3MT® Competition
Associate Professor James Blakemore named January 2025 Sutton Family Research Impact Award recipient
The Department of Chemistry congratulates Associate Professor James Blakemore on receiving the January 2025 Sutton Family Research Impact Award! ...
Distinguished Professor Sue Lunte named December 2024 Sutton Family Research Impact Award recipient
Research Sheds New Light on a Key Ovarian Cancer Biomarker
Early detection is essential for improving ovarian cancer outcomes. When caught at stage 1, ovarian cancer survival rates can exceed 90%. Yet most cases are found after the cancer has spread, dropping survival rates to 35%. ...
Chemistry Department Brings Families Together at Carnival of Chemistry
On November 24th, the Chemistry Department at KU hosted the annual Carnival of Chemistry, a free, family-friendly afternoon of science experiments and demonstrations for children of all ages. This annual tradition, which always takes place the Sunday before Thanksgiving, has brought in thousands of children throughout the years to introduce...