Luisa Whittaker-Brooks, assistant professor of chemistry, is working on two critical challenges of our time – alternative energy sources and low cost electronics for daily use. “We plan to embark in these endeavors by synthesizing well-defined and high-quality materials for applications in solar energy conversion, thermoelectrics, batteries, and electronics,” says Luisa. “We will also […]
Read MoreA previous performance of the Faraday Lectures featuring the original duo, Dr. Ronald Ragsdale and Dr. Jerry Driscoll, will be broadcast on KUEN-TV9 several times in December. Don’t miss the show! Monday, Dec. 12 at 9:00 pm Saturday, Dec. 17 at 2:00 am and 2:00 pm Sunday, Dec. 25 at 7:00 am Or, you can […]
Read More2016-2017 Student Discussion Series Storytelling from Successful Women in STEM Undergraduate and graduate women are invited to a monthly gathering to hear stories from successful women in STEM. Advice and mentorship served with tea, coffee, hot chocolate, and treats! Download the event flyer Curie Club Active Learning Center (2nd Floor) Thatcher Building for Biological and […]
Read MorePlease join us online for the College of Science Convocation Ceremony on Friday, May 6th at 8am. If you’re not able to be present (or don’t want to squeeze in with the crowds of proud parents), you can still watch your favorite chemist graduate through our live stream! Watch the event here: stream.utah.edu. If you […]
Read MoreCharles Price passed away unexpectedly on March 23, 2016. Charles was a first-year graduate student, a promising young scientist, and a friend to many. He will be sorely missed. Charles Edward Price (aka Charlie, Chuck) was born on January 14, 1993 in Illinois and passed on March 23, 2016. Our Charlie was an […]
Read MoreDistinguished Professor Gary Keck is retiring at the end of this year. Here at the Department of Chemistry, we can’t overstate our admiration for Gary and his impact on the department and the field of synthetic chemistry. Gary’s personal contributions to synthetic chemistry are among the top in his field. He shares with Nobel Laureate […]
Read More(KUTV) Students packed classrooms at the University of Utah Saturday for the third annual Chemistry Festival. With help from University scientists, kids conducted several hands-on experiments. They made ghost bubbles and used liquid nitrogen to make ice cream. Organizers say the gathering is designed to get kids more interested in science. This year’s festival theme […]
Read MoreVahe Bandarian received his PhD in Biochemistry from the University of Wisconsin-Madison in 1998, working under the direction of George Reed. He was a NIH postdoctoral fellow in the lab of Rowena Matthews at the University of Michigan prior to joining the faculty at the University of Arizona in 2003. Bandarian moved his research program […]
Read MoreDr. Sergei Aksyonov, 47, who worked at the Chemistry Department of University of Utah, died on September 11. Sergei finished high school in Kherson, Ukraine in 1985 and started his bachelor’s degree studies in biophysics the same year. He immediately became popular among the students due to his sense of humor and easy-going character. His quick mind and excellent memory […]
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