Chemistry Grad Program ranked top 10 by U.S. News

"The Department of Chemistry, in the School of Physical Sciences, is ranked ninth in the nation among public universities and 20th overall, with strengths in its Ph.D. programs in organic (sixth among publics) and inorganic chemistry (seventh among publics)."

Professor Don Blake to receive the Tolman Medal

Professor Don Blake will be this year’s recipient of the Tolman Medal. “The Tolman Medal is awarded each year by the Southern California Section of the American Chemical Society in recognition of outstanding contributions to chemistry. These contributions may include achievements in fundamental studies; achievements in chemical technology; significant contributions to chemical education; or outstanding leadership in science on a national level. The nominee need not be a Southern California resident; however, most of the award-related accomplishments must have been made in this area.”

Dr. Phil Dennison - Instructor of the Month

The School of Physical Sciences is proud to announce Dr. Phil Dennison, head of the NMR Facility, as the Instructor of the Month.

2022 Feb Phil Dennison (Physical Sciences) - Each year, Dr. Dennison trains over 150 new users of his facility in the instrumentation, the principles and the applications of nuclear magnetic resonance (NMR.spectroscopy). Congratulations Phil!

Jarvo research group awarded the 2021 SYNLETT Best Paper Award

Congratulations to the Jarvo research group for being awarded the 2021 SYNLETT Best Paper Award for their article "Nickel-Catalyzed Cross-Electrophile Coupling of the Difluoromethyl Group for Fluorinated Cyclopropane Synthesis."

John Kozlowski awarded Brython Davis Fellowship

Congratulations Chem PhD student John Kozlowski!

Brython Davis Fellowship
The Brython Davis Fellowship provides financial support to students who demonstrate outstanding past academic achievement as well as future promise, have financial need, are U.S. citizens, and are the child of a service member or veteran of the U.S. Navy or Marine Corps.

Professor Burke explains "one of the most important things in science"

Professor Burke explains "one of the most important things in science" in the February 7, 2022 issue of Quanta Magazine.

Meet the UCI School of Physical Sciences’ Graduate Diversity Fellows

The Department of Chemistry has five graduate student diversity fellows, each bringing a unique perspective and a passion to make our department more inclusive for all. Read about all the School of Physical Sciences’ Graduate Diversity Fellows here.

Professor Rachel Martin - Guest on PBS NOVA

Meet Melanie Nguyen, Senior Stockroom Manager for the Department of Chemistry

Nguyen meeting with her team of undergraduate Learning Assistants, helping them iron out wrinkles in the lab they help run.

Picture Credit: Lucas Van Wyk Joel

Professor Maxx Arguilla receives Inclusive Excellence Teaching Award

Assistant Professor Maxx Arguilla was selected as the School of Physical Sciences’ recipient of the UCI Inclusive Excellence Teaching Award given by the Office of the Vice Provost of Teaching and Learning and the Office of Inclusive Excellence.
From the OVPTL: “This award was determined by student nominations and awardees will be honored at the Spring 2022 Celebration of Teaching. The purpose of the award is to recognize instructors that creat inclusive environment that promote growth and scaffold student success.” Congratulations Maxx!

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