2026-02-23
- Chemical and biomolecular engineering graduate student Aderiyike Aguda has received a 2026 Excellence in Undergraduate Teaching for Graduate Teaching Assistants Award from the College of Liberal Arts & Sciences at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign, and a 2026 Excellence in Undergraduate Teaching Award from the U. of I. Office of the Provost....
2026-02-17 - Prof. Eric Oldfield has thought about retiring—more than once—but his curiosity continues leading him in new directions to new research projects.“I don't really understand the concept of retiring,” said Oldfield, who just began his 51st year as a chemistry professor at Illinois.He is one of only a handful of current Illinois faculty...
2026-02-15 - Alexander Scheeline, professor emeritus of chemistry, has been elected a Fellow of the International Atomic Spectrometry Association. The IASA is a membership of expert scientists dedicated to advancing the Atomic Analytical Spectrometry through Support, Communication, Advocacy, and Education. Professor Scheeline joined the chemistry faculty at Illinois in 1981 and pursued research in...
2026-01-26 - Professor Mei Shen was recently featured as a 2025 Rising Star in Measurement Science in a special issue of ACS Measurement Science Au.The Rising Stars annual issue celebrates early-career researchers who are breaking new ground in the chemical sciences. Shen's research was featured in the special edition:...
2026-01-26 - Using a tiny, acid-tolerant yeast, scientists have demonstrated a cost-effective way to make disposable diapers, microplastics, and acrylic paint more sustainable through biomanufacturing.A key ingredient in those everyday products is acrylic acid, an important industrial chemical that gives disposable diapers their absorbency, makes water-based paints and sealants more weather-proof, improves...
2025-10-03 - A fully renovated instructional chemistry facility in Noyes Laboratory has been officially dedicated as the Peter Beak Advanced Synthesis Laboratory, honoring the legacy of long-time chemistry professor Peter A. Beak.
2024-10-02 - The Illinois Office of Undergraduate Research (https://undergradresearch.illinois.edu/) is an excellent resource for undergraduate students who are interested in pursuing research opportunities on campus. They provide funding for conference travel as well as undergraduate research support grants. Their Research Support...
2024-03-21 - Two graduate students from labs within the School of Chemical Sciences have been selected as Research Live! finalists. Aravind Baby (Rodriguez-Lopez lab) and Kyle Timmer (Harley lab) are among the twelve finalists selected. Finalists will compete for one of five monetary prizes at a showcase where they tell their research stories in 3 minutes or fewer...- 2024-03-05 - The form to apply for a Department of Chemistry Scholarship is now open! All undergraduate chemistry majors (ie. Science & Letters, Specialized Chemistry, CS + Chem) are eligible to apply. More than 20 scholarships are available, with most in the $3000 range and a few in the $5000 range. Students only need to submit ONE application to be considered for ALL scholarships. Some awards...
- 2024-03-05 - The School of MCB will once again be hosting combined information sessions for students interested in the MCB, Biochemistry, or Neuroscience majors. These meetings are strongly encouraged before meeting one-on-one with an advisor in one of our majors and required before declaring one of the majors. Registration is required. All meetings cover...
- 2024-03-05 - SCS Advising Leader, Katie Southon, provides tips and details to present your best self to potential employers via your LinkedIn page. Read the full blog post at: Developing a Strong Online Presence: LinkedIn
2024-03-05 - The Department of Chemistry encourages postdoctoral researchers to apply for the 2024 St. Elmo Brady Postdoctoral Inclusive Excellence Symposium (SEBPIES) by April 1, 2024. SEBPIES provides a forum for a diverse group of postdocs interested in pursuing research faculty...- 2024-02-28 - SCS Advising Leader, Mira Bhimani, explains The Importance of Taking a Break. Feeling burnt out is common among college students and Mira provides some tips to relax and recover. Read the blog post here.
- 2024-02-21 - SCS is hiring a Summer Advising Leader to assist with students registering this summer. The position will require you to be on campus and available in the afternoon starting on June 3rd through July 12th. The job description and application link are available here.
- 2024-02-21 - The Office of Undergraduate Research (OUR) is looking for motivated and personable undergraduate students in all majors who are excited to introduce and support peers through the Illinois research experience. If you have engaged in research or creative inquiry, be it through coursework, assisting faculty, research staff, or graduate students, or conducting a project of your own, we invite you to...