News | Chemistry

Fri, 07/07/2023

Professor Robert C. Dunn named May 2023 Sutton Family Research Impact Award recipient

Thu, 06/29/2023

Department of Chemistry Announces Spring, Summer Awards and Scholarships

LAWRENCE — The Department of Chemistry at the University of Kansas held its annual awards and graduation recognition ceremony May 7 to recognize the academic, research and teaching achievements of its students. The department distributed more than $313,000 in awards and scholarships to its undergraduate and graduate students. Additionally, 14...

Wed, 06/21/2023

James Blakemore named April 2023 Sutton Family Research Impact Award recipient

Wed, 05/17/2023

Paul Hanson named March 2023 Sutton Family Research Impact Award recipient

Tue, 05/16/2023

Scientists reveal breakthrough that could lead to cleaner hydrogen energy

LAWRENCE — Chemists at the University of Kansas and U.S. Department of Energy’s Brookhaven National Laboratory have taken a big step toward splitting hydrogen and oxygen molecules to make pure hydrogen — without using fossil fuels. ...

Fri, 03/31/2023

Rebecca J. Whelan named February 2023 Sutton Family Research Impact Award recipient

Tue, 03/28/2023

Prof. Tim Jackson among four researchers named recipients of University Scholarly Achievement Award

LAWRENCE — Four midcareer faculty members at the University of Kansas will receive an award in recognition of their significant research or scholarly achievements in their field. ...

Mon, 03/13/2023

Susan M. Lunte named January 2023 Sutton Family Research Impact Award recipient

Mon, 01/30/2023

Minae Mure named December 2022 Sutton Family Research Impact Award recipient

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Mon, 01/09/2023

Michael A. Johnson named November 2022 Sutton Family Research Impact Award recipient

Thu, 12/01/2022

More Than 600 Attend KU's Carnival of Chemistry

Wed, 11/16/2022

Carnival of Chemistry! Sunday, November 20, 2022

Wed, 11/02/2022

Brian Laird named September 2022 Sutton Award recipient

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Fri, 10/21/2022

Center for Molecular Analysis of Disease Pathways Receives Final Phase of NIH COBRE Grant

The Center for Molecular Analysis of Disease Pathways (CMADP) has been awarded its 3rd and final $5.7 million National Institutes of Health grant. Since 2012 the center has helped foster a multidisciplinary research environment at KU and the three phases of five-year multi-million dollar grants through the NIH’s Institutional Development...

Wed, 10/19/2022

Junior Eleazar Abraham selected as a 2022 Millennium Fellow

The Department of Chemistry Congratulates Eleazar Abraham for being selected as a 2022 Millennium Fellow. The Millennium Fellowship is a leadership development program in partnership with United Nations Academic Impact. The fellowship supports student-led community projects that align with the United Nations Academic Impact and the United Nations’ Sustainable Development...

Wed, 10/12/2022

Save the Date: Carnival of Chemistry

Please join us for the 2022 Carnival of Chemistry, Fabulous Fibers: The Chemistry of Fabrics, November 20th from 1PM- 4PM at Gray-Little Hall - University of Kansas. This free celebration of science will have activities geared towards kids in K through 8th grade and bring back favorites such as SLIME,...

Fri, 10/07/2022

Professor Timothy Jackson named August 2022 Sutton Family Research Impact Award recipient

The Department of Chemistry congratulates Professor Timothy Jackson on receiving the August 2022 Sutton Family Research Impact Award! The Sutton Award is a monthly competition among chemistry faculty. Every month, the Chemistry Department Chair and Associate Chairs review the peer-reviewed papers published by chemistry faculty from the three previous months to select a winner. The recipient receives a $500 cash prize and is featured on the departmental website. For a full list of winners, visit our Sutton Family Research Impact Award webpage.

Mon, 09/12/2022

Professor Christopher Elles named July 2022 Sutton Family Research Impact Award Recipient

The Department of Chemistry congratulates Professor Christopher Elles on receiving the July 2022 Sutton Family Research Impact Award! The Sutton Award is a monthly competition among chemistry faculty. Every month, the Chemistry Department Chair and Associate Chairs review the peer-reviewed papers published by chemistry faculty from the three previous months to select a winner. The recipient receives a $500 cash prize and is featured on the departmental website.

Wed, 08/10/2022

Associate Professor Michael A. Johnson named June 2022 Sutton Family Research Impact Award recipient

The Department of Chemistry congratulates Associate Professor Michael A. Johnson on receiving the June 2022 Sutton Family Research Impact Award! The Sutton Award is a monthly competition among chemistry faculty. Every month, the Chemistry Department Chair and Associate Chairs review the peer-reviewed papers published by chemistry faculty from the three previous months to select a winner. The recipient receives a $500 cash prize and is featured on the departmental website.

Fri, 07/29/2022

Assistant Professor Aaron Teator Receives 3M Non-Tenured Faculty Award

Thu, 07/07/2022

Professor Timothy Jackson named May 2022 Sutton Family Research Impact Award recipient

The Department of Chemistry congratulates Professor Timothy Jackson on receiving the May 2022 Sutton Family Research Impact Award! The Sutton Award is a monthly competition among chemistry faculty. Every month, the Chemistry Department Chair and Associate Chairs review the peer-reviewed papers published by chemistry faculty from the three previous months to select a winner. The recipient receives a $500 cash prize and is featured on the departmental website.

Fri, 06/17/2022

Chemistry Awards and Scholarships for Spring and Summer 2022

LAWRENCE — The Department of Chemistry at the University of Kansas recognized the academic, research and teaching achievements of department majors by awarding over $220,000 in awards and scholarships at the Awards and Graduation Recognition Ceremony on May 7. In addition to presenting awards and scholarships, students graduating with bachelor’s...

Fri, 05/27/2022

Professor Heather Desaire named April 2022 Sutton Family Research Impact Award Recipient

The Department of Chemistry congratulates Professor Heather Desaire on receiving the April 2022 Sutton Family Research Impact Award! The Sutton Award is a monthly competition among chemistry faculty. Every month, the Chemistry Department Chair and Associate Chairs review the peer-reviewed papers published by chemistry faculty from the three previous months to select a winner. The recipient receives a $500 cash prize and is featured on the departmental website.

Mon, 05/16/2022

16 KU Engineering faculty members among most cited researchers in the world, study shows

LAWRENCE — Sixteen faculty members at the University of Kansas School of Engineering are among the top 2% of scientists worldwide cited by others in research publications, according to a study from Stanford University. ...

Thu, 05/12/2022

Center creating lab-on-a-chip technology for medical tests wins $6.6 million in continued NIH funding

LAWRENCE — A research center based at the University of Kansas that develops rapid next-generation tests for a host of human ailments like cancer, stroke and COVID-19 recently earned $6.6 million in continued funding over the next five years from the National Institutes of Health's National Institute of Biomedical Imaging...

Wed, 05/11/2022

Zeke Piskulich awarded 2022 Justin Jankunas Doctoral Dissertation Award in Chemical Physics

Congratulations to Dr. Zeke Piskulich, our recent PhD graduate, on receiving the Justin Jankunas Doctoral Dissertation Award in Chemical Physics from the American Physical Society (APS). Zeke is an exceptional scholar who continues receiving recognition for his outstanding work at KU, even after graduation!

Fri, 05/06/2022

KU recognizes 13 students with 2022 University Awards, Campanile Award

LAWRENCE — The University of Kansas has awarded 13 students with honors that recognize community engagement, leadership and academics. ...

Tue, 05/03/2022

Associate Professor Michael Johnson named March 2022 Sutton Family Research Impact Award recipient

The Department of Chemistry congratulates Associate Professor Michael Johnson on receiving the March 2022 Sutton Family Research Impact Award! The Sutton Award is a monthly competition among chemistry faculty. Every month, the Chemistry Department Chair and Associate Chairs review the peer-reviewed papers published by chemistry faculty from the three previous months to select a winner. The recipient receives a $500 cash prize and is featured on the departmental website.

Tue, 04/26/2022

Dr. Zeke Piskulich selected to receive 2022 Marnie and Bill Argersinger Award for Outstanding Doctoral Dissertation in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math

The University Department of Chemistry is honored to announce that Dr. Zeke Piskulich, our recent PhD graduate, has been selected to receive the 2022 Marnie and Bill Argersinger Award for Outstanding Doctoral Dissertation in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math!

Mon, 04/25/2022