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 analytical chemists, Professor Giddings was best known as a pioneer in […]
Read MoreVahe Bandarian, Distinuished Chemistry Professor, and former graduate student Karsten Eastman worked together pursuing patenting on a new invention that resulted from their research. An article by the University of Utah Technology Licensing Office stated: “Bandarian, a chemistry professor, researches enzymes whose function is unknown but give the cell some sort of advantage. ‘We basically pick […]
Read MorePeter Stang Cynthia Burrows Jonathan Sessler The Stang-Burrows-Sessler Lectureship was established by Jonathan L. Sessler, PhD, Roland J. Pettit Centennial Chair in Chemistry at the University of Texas, Austin. Prof. Sessler created the new lectureship to recognize his long-time friends and colleagues Distinguished Professors Peter Stang and Cynthia Burrows, two remarkable researchers in the Chemistry Department. The lecture […]
Read MoreA century ago, Marie Curie became the first scientist ever to win 2 Nobel Prizes. Her spectacular scientific career was achieved despite the obligations of family, extreme prejudice against women, a relentless search for research funding, and the constant battle for recognition that was her due. Curie Club was founded to help ensure that all […]
Read MoreAt the recent SciX meeting held in Reno, Nevada in October, two exceptional students from our department recieved well-deserved awards for their impressive research contributions. We are excited to showcase the accomplishments of these individuals, as well as the research that earned them this award. Joshua Taylor, a graduate student in the Conboy group, presented: “Flipping […]
Read MoreOn Saturday, October 7, we held our semi-annual high-school chemistry teachers’ workshop in the Department of Chemistry at the University of Utah. Organized by Michael Morse, the Saturday morning event brought together approximately 50 participants comprising high-school chemistry teachers from around the region, several chemistry department faculty members, and a number of University of Utah […]
Read MoreOn June 29, 2023, the Department of Chemistry and its students and faculty welcomed future scientists who are part of the University of Utah the ACCESS program. ACCESS Scholars encompass individuals from diverse backgrounds, including women and people representing various dimensions of diversity. The program offers a unique introductory year encounter that enlightens scholars about […]
Read MoreJolanda Valejo received the 2023 Diana Campbell Award The Campbell Staff Award was initiated by a distinguished alumnus and friend of the department, Jerry Murry, in honor of Diana Campbell, one of Professor Emeritus Gary Keck’s administrative assistants who had a long-lasting impact on the graduate students who bantered from her dedication to our research […]
Read MoreThe University of Utah Department of Chemistry hosted Project Youth Day on April 26, 2023, and worked with about 60 North Star Elementary School students and 90 Kearns Junior High School students. Project Youth Day is organized annually by the University of Utah Office of Engagement to give elementary school students a hands-on experience […]
Read MoreMarch 18, 2023 Thatcher Building for Biological and Biophysical Chemistry On Saturday, March 18, we held our semi-annual high-school chemistry teachers’ workshop in the Department of Chemistry at the University of Utah. Organized by Michael Morse, the Saturday morning event brought together approximately 50 participants comprising high-school chemistry teachers from around the region, several […]
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