News

Tue, 04/19/2022

Three students to compete for Udall Scholarships

LAWRENCE — Three students at the University of Kansas are nominees for Udall Undergraduate Scholarships, which recognize students who demonstrate leadership, public service and commitment in the fields of tribal public policy, Native health care or the environment.  ...

Wed, 04/06/2022

Associate Professor Marco Caricato named February 2022 Sutton Family Research Impact Award recipient

The Department of Chemistry congratulates Associate Professor Marco Caricato on receiving the February 2022 Sutton Family Research Impact Award! 
Tue, 03/29/2022

U.S. News & World Report ranks 51 KU graduate programs in top 50 among public schools

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Fri, 03/04/2022

Professor Heather Desaire earns January 2022 Sutton Family Research Impact Award

If you’ve been vaccinated against COVID, or if you suffered through a COVID infection, you have had the SARS-CoV-2 spike protein in your body.  This protein resides on the surface of the infamous virus and is the molecule that vaccine developers needed to introduce to your immune system, so your body could generate its own defense against SARS-CoV-2, prior to you being exposed. 
Tue, 03/01/2022

Anton Barybin receives K-INBRE Symposium Poster Presentation Award (Opens in new window)

Sixteen undergraduate students were honored for their scientific research presentations at the 20th annual Kansas IDeA (Institutional Development Awards) Network of Biomedical Research Excellence (K-INBRE) Symposium held virtually Jan. 13-14, 2022.
Mon, 02/28/2022

Peter Hierl: May 17, 1941 - February 18, 2022

The department mourns the loss of retired Prof. Peter Hierl. Peter began his independent career at KU in 1969 and taught in the department of chemistry for 45 years. Born in Brooklyn New York, Peter earned his undergraduate degree from MIT in 1963 and carried out his doctoral studies at Rice University, earning his Ph.D. in 1966.  His research focused on the gas phase reactions of ions and molecules and his collegiality and humor will be missed.  His obituary can be found on the Lawrence Journal-World's website.
Fri, 02/25/2022

Adaptable, at-home COVID testing device developed at KU receives funding boost

LAWRENCE — An at-home COVID-19 testing device developed by a University of Kansas professor is another step closer to hitting the market. ...

Thu, 02/10/2022

Forty-nine KU students receive Undergraduate Research Awards for spring

LAWRENCE — This spring, 49 KU students will receive an Undergraduate Research Awards (UGRA). UGRA recipients are awarded a $1,000 scholarship as they work on research and creative projects with mentors from KU. ...

Fri, 02/04/2022

The 2021 KU Chemistry newsletter is up online!

The University of Kansas Department of Chemistry is excited to announce that our 2021 Newsletter is available online! 2021's newsletter cover story features Dr. Jon Tunge, our Richard S. Givens Chair in Chemistry. Inside, you will also find features on our three Goldwater Scholars, Chancellors Club Teaching Professor Dr. Misha Barybin, student researchers and more.
Tue, 02/01/2022

Cindy L. Berrie: December 2021 Sutton Family Research Impact Award Recipient

The Department congratulates Dr. Cindy L. Berrie on receiving the December 2021 Sutton Family Research Impact Award for her research titled "Atomic Force Microscopy-Based Static Plowing Lithography Using CaCO3 Nanoparticle Resist Layers as a Substrate-Flexible Selective Metal Deposition Resist!" Please read more about her team's work below. 
Fri, 01/28/2022

Theodore (Ted) Kuwana, PhD: Aug 3, 1931–Jan 1, 2022

Dr. Ted Kuwana, 90, of Seattle, WA, died at Northwest Hospital after several weeks of pneumonia. He was the founding father of a new field in chemistry called spectroelectrochemistry, which was created by combining two well-known analytical techniques of electrochemistry and spectroscopy.
Thu, 01/27/2022

Professor Steven Soper receives 2022 Ralph N. Adams Award in Bioanalytical Chemistry

Prof. Steven A. Soper received the 2022 Ralph N. Adams Award in Bioanalytical Chemistry, which is an international award recognizing significant contributions to the field of bioanalytical chemistry.
Mon, 01/24/2022

KU, KU Medical Center faculty named recipients of Higuchi-KU Endowment Research Achievement Awards

LAWRENCE — Four University of Kansas faculty members on the Lawrence and Medical Center campuses are this year’s recipients of the Higuchi-KU Endowment Research Achievement Awards, the state higher education system’s most prestigious recognition for scholarly excellence. ...

Mon, 01/24/2022

Emeritus Distinguished Professor Theodore “Ted” Kuwana: August 3, 1931 - January 1, 2022

The Department of Chemistry is saddened to announce the passing of our friend and colleague, Emeritus Distinguished Professor Theodore “Ted” Kuwana.
Tue, 01/04/2022

Steven A. Soper: November 2021 Sutton Family Research Impact Award Recipient

The Department congratulates Dr. Steven A. Soper on receiving the November 2021 Sutton Family Research Impact Award!
Tue, 12/21/2021

Ward Thompson: October 2021 Sutton Family Research Impact Award Recipient

The Department congratulates Dr. Ward Thompson on receiving the October 2021 Sutton Family Research Impact Award! Please read more about his research below. ...

Thu, 11/11/2021

Three seniors named as finalists for Marshall Scholarships

LAWRENCE — Three seniors at the University of Kansas have advanced in the competition for prestigious scholarships for study in the United Kingdom. ...

Wed, 11/10/2021

Tim Jackson: September 2021 Sutton Family Research Impact Award Recipient

The Department congratulates Dr. Tim Jackson on receiving the September 2021 Sutton Family Research Impact Award! Please read more about his research below. ...

Fri, 10/15/2021

KU nominates seven for Rhodes, Marshall scholarships

LAWRENCE — The University of Kansas has nominated six current seniors and a recent graduate for prestigious fellowships for study in the United Kingdom with the support of the university’s Office of Fellowships. ...

Thu, 10/14/2021

Four educators receive Chancellors Club Teaching Professorships

LAWRENCE — KU Endowment has announced the recipients of the 2021 Chancellors Club Teaching Professorships. The honorees are health care educators at the KU School of Medicine-Wichita and KU School of Nursing and professors of geophysics and chemistry at KU’s Lawrence campus. ...

Thu, 09/30/2021

Program manager pivotal to success of KU research centers

Gathering and consolidating the required materials for a 400-page proposal is no easy feat. But Cady Bush managed the massive task expertly for a recent submission — one of many accomplishments that chemistry professor Susan Lunte credits for the continued success of her research center.
Thu, 09/23/2021

Professor Jon Tunge named first Richard S. Givens Chair in Chemistry

The Department of Chemistry is thrilled to announce that Professor Jon Tunge has been named the first Richard S. Givens Chair of Chemistry.  Professor Tunge was selected based on his continued excellence in all three areas of research, teaching, and service.  He will hold the Chair for a three-year term and receive research support from the associated endowment.  We are pleased to begin this Chair, which honors the contributions of Prof. Rich Givens, and very grateful to all our generous donors for making this program possible. 
Fri, 09/17/2021

Shih-I Chu (2021)

The Chemistry Department regrets to announce the passing of Emeritus Professor Shih-I Chu, who died unexpectedly on August 7, 2021 in Taipei at the age of 78. Shih-I was the Watkins Distinguished Professor of Chemistry at KU and the Director of the Kansas Center for Advanced Scientific Computing. He joined the faculty at KU in 1978 and was best known for his contributions in theoretical and computational quantum chemistry, optical physics, and quantum control. He served on the editorial boards of several prestigious journals, including the Journal of Atomic, Molecular, and Optical Physics, Journal of Atomic and Molecular Sciences, and Advances in Applied Physics. Among his many awards, he was named an Alfred P. Sloan Fellow in 1980, John Simon Guggenheim Fellow in 1987, and received the Olin Petefish Award in Basic Sciences in 1988. He was a talented scholar, dedicated mentor, and valued colleague. He will be greatly missed at KU.
Mon, 07/26/2021

Congratulations to our 2021 Chemistry Summer Scholars!

Summer 2021 marked the beginning of a new scholarship program - the KU Chemistry Summer Scholars. The Summer Scholars program helped recognize and honor outstanding graduate research in the Department of Chemistry. Along with the title of Summer Scholar, each scholar received a generous summer stipend that included covering tuition and fees. The funds to cover these summer scholars came from the Higuchi Scholarship, the Jack and Carolyn Landgrebe Scholarship, the J.K. Lee Scholarship and the Kenneth and Gertrude Marsi Scholarship. Congratulations to our 2021 Summer Scholars!
Wed, 06/09/2021

Claire Dopp, Emma Cosner among students receiving Undergraduate Research Awards (UGRAs)

Two chemistry majors, Emma Cosner and Claire Dopp, have each received Undergraduate Research Awards (UGRAs) for Summer 2021. As part of the award, they each receive $1,000 scholarships to work on research projects in chemistry under the mentorship of associate professor James Blakemore.
Wed, 06/02/2021

In the Midst of an Award-Winning Year, KU Chemist Reflects on Her Life's Work (Opens in new window)

LAWRENCE — For Kristin Bowman-James, the answer to what inspires her continued inquiry is simple: She loves chemistry. So deep is her adoration that she has devoted nearly half a century to research, teaching, mentoring and service in the field. Though public recognition has never been her motivation, Bowman-James is...

Fri, 05/28/2021

Chemistry Department Awards and Scholarships for Spring and Summer 2021

LAWRENCE — The Department of Chemistry at the University of Kansas recently recognized the academic and research achievements of its students by awarding over $160,000 in awards and scholarships. ...

Tue, 05/25/2021

Daryle Busch (1928-2021)

It is with great sadness that the Department of Chemistry reports the passing of Emeritus Distinguished Professor Daryle H. Busch who died May 19th at the age of 93. Professor Busch has been a prominent leader in the field of transition metal coordination chemistry and one of the founding...

Mon, 05/10/2021

Morgan Johannesen received a 2021 Outstanding Presentation Award at the Undergraduate Research Symposium

LAWRENCE — The University of Kansas Center for Undergraduate Research has announced the winners of its 24th annual Undergraduate Research Symposium. The event took place online this year and went live April 24. Over 190 students shared their undergraduate research and creative projects that they have been working on throughout...

Mon, 05/03/2021

Four juniors nominated for Astronaut Scholarships

LAWRENCE — Four outstanding University of Kansas undergraduates are representing KU in the Astronaut Scholarship program. ...