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...
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...
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...- 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...
- 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...
- 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...
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...- 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 ...
- 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...
2024-02-14 - School of Chemical Sciences – Summer Peer Advisor The School of Chemical Sciences (SCS) is seeking a current undergraduate students in Chemistry, CS+Chemistry, and/or Chemical & Biomolecular Engineering for a paid position as an SCS Summer Registration Peer Advisor. The Peer...- 2024-02-09 - Succeeding in MCB Courses Tuesday, February 20, 2024, 4 - 5 pm, 1000 Lincoln Hall Getting the most out of the MCB Core Courses is the key to success in the major, and that requires you to do...
- 2024-02-09 - The Career Center (TCC) is looking to hire undergraduate students as Career Service Professionals for Fall 2024. Career Service Paraprofessionals (CSP) help support the student population in achieving their career readiness goals by providing a variety of peer-to-peer career...
- 2024-02-08 - Do you aim to be a future leader and changemaker? Samvid Scholars was established in 2021 by Samvid Ventures to invest in the graduate education of future leaders who are committed to effecting positive change in society. ...