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Department of Chemistry

College of Liberal Arts and Sciences

Jonah Stiel competes for 2020 Astronaut Scholarship
May 20, 2020
Chemistry department announces annual awards, scholarship winners
May 14, 2020
Lexie Paige among winners of Outstanding Presentation Awards at Online Undergraduate Research Symposium
May 13, 2020
Chemistry partners with School of Pharmacy to make hand sanitizer
May 12, 2020
Patrick Connelly named 2020-24 Self Graduate Fellow
April 30, 2020
KU chemistry department donates protective equipment to health care facilities
April 20, 2020
Susan Lunte named to AIMBE College of Fellows
April 20, 2020
KU announces 2020 Beckman Scholars, including Anton Barybin, chemistry major
April 14, 2020
Chemistry researchers donate PPE supplies to Lawrence community
April 10, 2020
Susan Lunte Inducted into Medical and Biological Engineering Elite
March 30, 2020
Chemistry among KU researchers to donate supplies to test for COVID-19
March 26, 2020
Hunter Schneider, Chemistry sophomore, among new University Scholars
February 24, 2020
50 KU students receive Undergraduate Research Awards for spring 2020
February 18, 2020
Tyler Nguyen named first annual Bearman Awardee
January 24, 2020
Beth Benfield named Unsung Hero of KU Research for Nov. 2019
December 16, 2019
Undergraduate students to present research projects
December 5, 2019
Liz Coleman receives CLAS Staff Excellence Award
December 4, 2019
Sue Lunte on 2019 Power List
October 22, 2019
Ivory Nelson, Chemistry '63, honored by KU Alumni Association, Black Alumni Network
October 18, 2019
Carnival of Chemistry scheduled for Nov. 24, 2019
October 11, 2019
Sam Steuart, Berrie Group member, nominated for Marshall and Rhodes Scholarships
October 11, 2019
KU Engineering lands $3M interdisciplinary grant from NSF, led by Chemistry Courtesy Professor Kevin Leonard
October 11, 2019
Megan Belaire, Chemistry Graduate Advisor, among 2019-2020 Staff Fellows
October 11, 2019
Chemistry GSO hosts Research Open House
October 8, 2019
Mei He earns NIGMS Maximizing Investigators Research Award sponsored by NIH
September 4, 2019
Bob Dunn, Chemistry Chair, among new CLAS leaders
August 28, 2019
Chemistry REU students to present research
July 25, 2019
Jonah Stiel among UG Research Award winners
June 14, 2019
Two chemistry seniors earn Astronaut Scholarships
June 13, 2019
Tyler Hageman receives doctoral dissertation prize
May 21, 2019
David Weis awarded promotion, Marco Caricato awarded promotion with tenure
April 29, 2019
Eleanor Stewart-Jones, Tyler Nguyen nominated for Astronaut Scholarships
April 19, 2019
Jonah Stiel,chemistry sophomore, nominated for Udall Scholarship
April 2, 2019
Steve Soper named AIMBE fellow
March 26, 2019
Detecting Cancer with a Herringbone Nanochip
March 21, 2019
Two chemistry majors finalists for Goldwater Scholarship
March 19, 2019
Matt Jackson recipient of KU Research Achievement Award
March 18, 2019
Sam Steuart, Berrie Group member, finalist for Truman Scholarship
February 28, 2019
Yong Zeng contributes to breakthrough 'lab-on-a-chip' which detects cancer faster, cheaper and less invasively
February 25, 2019
Eleanor Stewart-Jones receives Undergraduate Research Award
February 19, 2019
Susan Teague, KU College's Staff Spotlight for February
February 11, 2019
KU Beckman Scholars Program renewed, accepting applications for 2019
January 18, 2019
ISB Celebration of Chemistry event announcement
January 11, 2019
Marco Caricato selected to receive award at Spring ACS meeting
December 10, 2018
Steve Soper elected to AIMBE College of Fellows
November 30, 2018
I am the Heart of KU: Chemists with Chemistry
November 20, 2018
Chemistry department announces inaugural lecture series
November 13, 2018
Susan Teague honored for 40 years of service
October 26, 2018
Shaun Kelsey receives Undergraduate Research Award
October 23, 2018
Justin Douglas, NMR Lab Director, receives Research Achievement Award
October 19, 2018
Jonah Stiel and Eleanor Stewart-Jones among 2018-19 Research Ambassadors
October 18, 2018
Distinguished Professor Steven Soper to present inaugual lecture
October 16, 2018
Mei He among KU's new tenured and tenure-track faculty
September 20, 2018
First SLAS Visiting Graduate Researcher Explores Paper-Based Microfluidics and Peptide Labeling for Mass Spectrometric Detection
September 17, 2018
Blood test as effective as bone marrow biopsy for diagnosis, monitoring of multiple myeloma
September 14, 2018
Alumnus Jana Markley named 2018 CAS SciFinder Future Leader
August 30, 2018
Kelci Schilly Named Inaugural Recipient of 2018 SLAS Visiting Graduate Researcher Program Grant
August 29, 2018
New Science Facilities Usher in New Era, Learning Opportunities
August 28, 2018
James Blakemore receives DOE Early Career Award
June 21, 2018
Emmaline Lorenzo receives 2018 NSF GRFP
June 8, 2018
Joseph Loomis named 2018-2019 Astronaut Scholar
May 30, 2018
Emily Boyd named 2018-2019 Astronaut Scholar
May 29, 2018
KU Chemistry moves to new building
May 23, 2018
John Clune honored as KU Employee of the Month
May 11, 2018
Eleanor Stewart-Jones and Zachary Wood among students who won Outstanding Presentation Awards at Undergraduate Research Symposium
May 11, 2018
On May 9, eight KU Chemistry faculty and staff will be honored for years of service
May 2, 2018
Michael Wrigley among new Self Graduate Fellows
April 30, 2018
Tim Jackson and Yong Zeng receive promotions
April 25, 2018
Soper Group Publishes Paper in Integrative Biology, featured on Cover of Issue
April 10, 2018
KU, Haskell students to present research projects at 18th annual symposium
April 10, 2018
Zeke Piskulich earns NSF Graduate Student Fellowship
April 9, 2018
Three KU Chemistry juniors receive Goldwater Scholarships; one receives honorable mention
April 5, 2018
Sonia Schöneich presenting at Global Scholars Symposium
April 2, 2018
James Blakemore discussion panelist at "Big Botany" Symposium
March 21, 2018
Jon Tunge to receive University Scholarly Achievement Award on April 23 from KU Chancellor
March 14, 2018
Sue Lunte to receive 2018 ANACHEM Award
March 6, 2018
Sue Lunte receives NIH COBRE grant, $10.8 million for 5 years
December 19, 2017
Sue Lunte and Franklin Tao named AAAS Fellows
November 20, 2017
Chris Elles: UG Research Mentor Spotlight | October 2017
October 18, 2017
New $20M NSF award for PI Kristin Bowman-James
September 19, 2017
Chemistry Students present at National ACS meeting in Washington, D.C.
September 8, 2017
Yong Zeng among Cancer Center researchers awarded $1.2M
June 7, 2017
2017 Chemistry Awards & Scholarships recipients announced
May 11, 2017
Cara Davis, BS major, receives Outstanding Presentation Award
May 4, 2017
"Casting a Wide Net": Research by Kristin Bowman-James highlighted by DOE
May 1, 2017
Integrated Science Building tours underway
April 17, 2017
Mike Johnson's research suggests potential therapy to prevent 'chemobrain' in cancer patients
April 12, 2017
Zach Wood named 2017 Beckman Scholar
March 23, 2017
Mike Johnson selected to present at ACS national meeting
March 22, 2017
Kathryn Brewer and Emmaline Lorenzo, chemistry juniors, nominated for Goldwater Scholarships
March 16, 2017
Jacob Arvidson named 2017 TRIO McNair Scholar
March 8, 2017
Prof. Marco Caricato receives CAREER Award
March 1, 2017
Student-led effort aims to close gender leadership gap via training of STEM undergraduates
February 23, 2017
Emmaline Lorenzo and Zachary Wood receive Undergraduate Research Awards
February 17, 2017
Adebayo Braimah to participate in KS Undergraduate Research Day at Captiol
February 14, 2017
Collin Clay, junior, among those honored for research presentation
February 7, 2017
Distinguished Professor Kristin Bowman-James receives Associate Editorship
February 3, 2017
Prof. James Blakemore receives COACS ACS volunteer award
December 19, 2016
Research in Mike Johnson’s group featured in C&E News, other outlets
November 23, 2016
Three chemistry undergraduates named research ambassadors
October 31, 2016
Anion recognition by Bowman-James group featured in C&EN
October 26, 2016
Summer in the lab yields personal, research results
September 8, 2016
Brian Laird appointed External Senior Fellow
July 1, 2016
Two from chemistry are selected for Summer Undergraduate Research Awards
June 15, 2016
Elles, Barybin receive CLAS awards
June 2, 2016
Kristin Bowman-James receives 2016 J.R. and Inez Jay Fund research award
May 17, 2016
Chris Elles promoted to Associate Professor with tenure
May 11, 2016
Bryce Tappan, senior chemistry BS major, among University Award winners
May 10, 2016
Former KU REU Student Among Massachusetts Governor’s ’29 Who Shine’
May 9, 2016
Prof. Robert Dunn receives Proof of Concept Fund Award
May 3, 2016
Brittany Sanders named one of Self Graduate Fellows
May 2, 2016
Tyler Hageman receives Graduate Research Competition Award
April 8, 2016
Dr. Joseph Heppert is consulted for NPR feature
April 8, 2016
Congratulations to Kathryn Brewer and Collin Clay as the 2016 KU Beckman Scholars
April 7, 2016
Steven Soper joins KU Chemistry as Foundation Distinguished Professor
December 9, 2015
2015 @Adams Newsletter available online
December 7, 2015
Yu Mi Ahn receives Mortar Board Outstanding Educator Award
December 2, 2015
Strengthening bonds through chemistry collaborations: A tribute to Craig Lunte
November 23, 2015
Misha Barybin named Outstanding Honors Advisor at KU
November 18, 2015
Wakarusa Valley ACS Student Research Symposium
October 14, 2015
New NSF grant gives early-career faculty competitive edge
September 10, 2015
Chemistry lecture: 'Radicals: Your Life in Their Hands'
September 3, 2015
Chemical biology training program secures funding through 2020
August 3, 2015
Bryce Tappan, Chemistry BS major, among 28 students receiving Undergraduate Research Awards for summer
June 5, 2015
Mohammed Al-Naqshabandi receives Graduate Research Competition Award!
April 16, 2015
Craig Lunte
April 16, 2015
Marcus Florez receives prestigious University Award!
April 2, 2015
Bryce Tappan named Goldwater Scholar
April 1, 2015
Prestigious research scholarship available to undergraduates
March 6, 2015
Sarah Wildgen to attend 65th Lindau Nobel Laureate Meeting, Germany
March 5, 2015
Senior Ryan Limbocker named a Gates Cambridge Scholar
February 12, 2015
"Lab on a chip" research highlighted in 2015 KU Chancellor's Report
February 11, 2015
George Wilson named 2015 Electrochemistry Award recipient by ACS Analytical Division
February 9, 2015
Marcus Florez wins award at major STEM conference
February 5, 2015
Trey Ronnebaum selected to attend 12th Annual Capitol Graduate Research Summit
January 7, 2015
Tim Jackson receives award for teaching excellence, finalist for H.O.P.E. award
November 20, 2014
Craig Lunte receives 2014 Higuchi-KU Endowment Research Achievement Award
November 10, 2014
Minae Mure receives NIH Grant to continue research of Lysyl Oxidase in Breast Cancer Cells
October 27, 2014
KU Goldwater Scholar to research Huntingon’s, Alzheimer’s diseases
September 19, 2014
Yong Zeng receives two awards during Summer 2014
September 17, 2014
Congratulations to Dr. Shenqiang Ren on his Young Investigator Award
August 5, 2014
KU Endowment announces new scholarship for chemistry undergrads
July 1, 2014
Chemistry majors inducted into Phi Beta Kappa
June 9, 2014
Congratulations to Nadia Hamid and Kathryn O'Nele on their recent Undergraduate Research Awards
June 6, 2014
Yong Zeng receives J.R. & Inez Jay Fund award
May 30, 2014
KU to recognize retirees at luncheon
May 8, 2014
KU honors employees for years of service to the University
May 7, 2014
Misha Barybin receives KU advising award
April 25, 2014
KU undergraduate researchers recognized this weekend
April 25, 2014
Marco Caricato to join faculty in Fall 2014
April 23, 2014
Two chemistry faculty, Misha Barybin and David Weis, receive promotions for 2014
April 21, 2014
Ryan Limbocker wins Goldwater Scholarship
March 25, 2014
Professors Mure and Hanson research projects receive the university’s Proof of Concept Fund award.
March 17, 2014
Zhikai Zhu wins ACS Analytical Chemistry Fellowship
March 11, 2014
Limbocker awarded 1st Place at the ACS Regional Meeting
February 6, 2014
Chemistry students honored at bioscience symposium
February 6, 2014
Congratulations to Kelly McGurren on her selection to the University Scholars Program
January 29, 2014
Chemistry Majors receive Undergraduate Research awards
January 29, 2014
The Chemistry Department congratulates Dr. Douglas Dechairo on his recent selection as the director of Watkins Student Health Center
December 13, 2013
Congratulations to Bryce Tappan on his selection as a KU Global Scholar
November 22, 2013
18th annual Carnival of Chemistry set for Nov. 24
November 14, 2013
Lianna Dang nominated for the Churchill Scholarship by the UHP
November 13, 2013
Marcus Florez honored by the KU Office for Diversity and Science Training
November 7, 2013
Congratulations to Sue Lunte, named one of the most influential analytical scientists in the world
October 25, 2013
Lianna Dang, senior majoring in chemistry, selected to compete for Marshall scholarship
October 10, 2013
Chemistry Professors Laird, Thompson and Tunge among researchers receiving $4.4M federal grant
October 4, 2013
Misha Barybin encourages research early and often
September 27, 2013
Kuczera is part of team winning NSF grant for new computing hardware
September 24, 2013
Congratulations to Fatoumata Bayo on her KU Women of Distinction award!
September 6, 2013
Local news station highlights Shenqiang Ren's research
August 21, 2013
Shenqiang Ren receives multiple grants, journal cover
August 7, 2013
Three KU Chemistry Professors named 2013 ACS Fellows
July 31, 2013
Rachael Lane wins Poster Session Award
July 9, 2013
Congratulations to Carissa Smardo and Mitchell Newton, UGRA recipients
June 7, 2013
Chemistry Majors inducted into Phi Beta Kappa
June 7, 2013
Dr. Tiffany Maher (UPDATE)
June 3, 2013
Heather Bergmann named Academic All-District First Team
May 31, 2013
Dr. Todd Williams receives 2013 KU Research Achievement Award
May 20, 2013
Shenqiang Ren awarded AFOSR Summer Faculty Fellowship
May 13, 2013
Rodi Torres-Gavosto winner of ACS Division of Inorganic Chemistry Undergraduate Award
May 8, 2013
KU honors employees for years of service to the University
May 2, 2013
Professor David Weis receives NIH Grant
April 29, 2013
Undergraduate Research Symposium: 1 p.m. Sat, April 27 at the Kansas Union
April 26, 2013
Yong Zeng awarded NIH COBRE Pilot Project Grant
April 26, 2013
Heather Bergmann wins the Women's Javelin at the KU Relays
April 23, 2013
Rachel Lane Wins Travel Award
April 22, 2013
Timothy Jackson receives promotion and tenure to Associate Professor
April 19, 2013
Kyle Young and Rodi Torres win prestigious NSF Graduate Research Fellowships
April 17, 2013
Shenqiang Ren awarded NSF EPSCoR First Award
April 15, 2013
Alec Kirkeminde receives honorable mention for NSF Graduate Research Fellowship
April 15, 2013
Professor Desaire to be featured at the University Research & Entrepreneurship Symposium
April 2, 2013
Megan Watson, senior in Chemistry named University Award recipient
April 2, 2013
Chemistry Department announces addition of new Organic Chemistry faculty member
April 1, 2013
Lianna Dang chosen as recipient of Goldwater Scholarship
March 29, 2013
Rachel Saylor Winner of 75th Anniversary Poster Award
March 28, 2013
Chemistry Student named to the University Scholars Program
January 24, 2013
Chemistry Students Receive Undergraduate Research Award
January 18, 2013
Graduate Recruiting Weekend Scheduled
January 9, 2013
Rachel Lane is Sigma Xi Grant Recipient
January 4, 2013
Paul Hanson named Chancellors Club Teaching Professor
November 26, 2012
Chris Elles receives ACS Petroleum Research Fund grant
November 15, 2012
Dr. Chu elected Fellow of TWAS
November 8, 2012
17th Annual Carnival of Chemistry Returns
November 5, 2012
Chemistry Major wins Leadership Award
October 25, 2012
Sue Lunte Group Students win FACCS Award for Poster Presentations
October 16, 2012
Sue Lunte is among Four College faculty to receive Higuchi-KU Endowment Research Achievement Awards
October 10, 2012
Retired KU chemistry professor hasn't missed Lawrence's Octoginta bicycle ride in 37 years
October 8, 2012
Heather Desaire awarded NIH grant
October 3, 2012
Mario Rivera article highlighted in Chemical News
September 26, 2012
Shenqiang Ren's research leads to advance in solar cell technology
September 24, 2012
Sue Lunte awarded NIH COBREgrant
September 17, 2012
Chris Elles awarded CAREER Award
September 3, 2012
Submitted to KU News - Rachel Lane Wins Travel Award
Bryce Tappan named Goldwater Scholar