On January 29th, the Chemistry Department hosted our first Facilities Open House, where we showcased nine of our state-of-the-art facilities, including: Mass Spectrometry Mass spectrometry services our research communities by providing mass spectrometry or LCMS analysis for synthetic organic molecules, biomolecules, and natural products. They are available for consultation on mass spectrometry experiment design, method […]
Read MoreOn Wednesday, September 10th, the University of Department of Chemistry hosted the first Chemistry Night at the Natural History Museum of Utah. In collaboration with NHMU and the NSF Center for Synthetic Organic Electrochemistry, the Chemistry Department invited the community to spend an evening in the museum participating in exciting experiments and explosive demonstrations. Thanks […]
Read MoreProfs. Henry White, Shelley Minteer, and Long Luo hosted the first Utah Electrochemistry Symposium (UTES) on July 25–26, 2025, at the University of Utah’s Department of Chemistry. The University of Utah has a long and distinguished history in electrochemistry. Prof. Henry S. White has elevated Utah’s reputation with groundbreaking contributions to nanoscale electrochemistry, including studies […]
Read MoreWe are pleased to share that Matt Sigman has been appointed as the new College of Science Associate Dean for Research! Matthew Sigman earned his Ph.D. in chemistry from Washington State University and completed postdoctoral work at NeXstar Pharmaceuticals and Harvard University before joining the U as a faculty member in the Department of Chemistry. […]
Read MoreWe are proud to announce that Dr. Bethany Buck has accepted the position of Associate Dean in the Graduate School, as of July 1, 2025. In this role, which complements the responsibilities of the existing team in the Graduate School, Dr. Buck will focus on coordinating communication with students, faculty, Directors of Graduate Studies and […]
Read MoreThe University of Utah Department of Chemistry welcomes Aurora Clark as its new chair beginning July 1, replacing interim chair Peter Armentrout. She brings with her a unique blend of computational expertise, interdisciplinary leadership experience and a deep commitment to protecting scientific innovation during challenging times. Clark, who joined the university three years ago from […]
Read MoreCelebrating the 2025 Chemistry Graduates The Department of Chemistry at the University of Utah proudly congratulates our 2025 graduates on their exceptional achievements and academic milestones. On May 1st, the College of Science Commencement Ceremony brought together undergraduate and graduate students across several disciplines to honor their hard work, resilience, and dedication throughout their academic […]
Read MoreOn Saturday April 26, we held our semi-annual high-school chemistry teachers’ workshop in the Department of Chemistry at the University of Utah. Organized by Michael Morse, Gina Frey, and Jil Brandol, the Saturday morning event brought together more than 40 participants comprising high-school chemistry teachers from around the region. The workshop promotes learning about and […]
Read MoreMonday, Mar. 31 & Tuesday, Apr. 1 with Evan Williams Professor J. Calvin Giddings was a graduate of Brigham Young University, earned his Ph.D. under Henry Eyring at the University of Utah in 1954, and did postdoctoral work at the University of Wisconsin. He joined the faculty of the University of Utah in 1957. Among […]
Read MoreMonday, Apr. 7 & Tuesday, Apr. 8 with W.E. Moerner & Julie Biteen George and Camilla Smith, generous long-time supporters of the University of Utah, funded the Henry Eyring Lectureship in Chemistry and the Bryant A. Miner Lectureship in Chemistry in 2016. These endowments memorialize two influential chemists in the Department’s history: Bryant A. Miner, […]
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