This summer, undergraduate researchers in the Department of Chemistry gained hands-on experience tackling important scientific challenges through Undergraduate Research Assistantships (URA), Undergraduate Student Research Awards (USRA), and research assistant positions.
The Department of Chemistry is proud to congratulate Dr. Derek O’Flaherty on receiving a University Research Excellence Award, a distinction that recognizes recently tenured faculty members whose research has achieved international impact and demonstrates strong potential for continued national and international recognition.
The Department of Chemistry invites applications for a tenure-track position at the Assistant Professor level with a focus on organic chemistry.
The anticipated start date of the position is December 1, 2026, or another mutually agreed upon date in 2026 or 2027.
Closing Date: September 1, 2026 or until a suitable candidate is found
This summer, undergraduate researchers in the Department of Chemistry are gaining hands-on experience while contributing to projects that address challenges in health, sustainability, energy, and the environment.
Supported through programs including Undergraduate Research Assistantships (URA), Undergraduate Student Research Awards (USRA), Visiting International Research Students (VIRS), and faculty-funded research opportunities, students are working alongside faculty mentors on a diverse range of projects.
The Department of Chemistry is pleased to congratulate Brendan Paget on receiving a College of Computational, Mathematical, and Physical Sciences (CCMPS) Teaching Assistant Excellence Award.
The Department of Chemistry is delighted to congratulate Dr. Kate Stuttaford on receiving the College of Computational, Mathematical, and Physical Sciences (CCMPS) Academic Staff Teaching Excellence Award.
This award recognizes academic staff who demonstrate sustained excellence in teaching, with a strong emphasis on impact, innovation, and student experience. Dr. Kate has consistently gone above and beyond in the classroom, implementing creative teaching approaches that enhance student learning and engagement.
The Department of Chemistry is proud to congratulate Dr. Derek O’Flaherty on receiving the College of Computational, Mathematical, and Physical Sciences (CCMPS) Assistant Professor Research Excellence Award.
This award recognizes outstanding early-career faculty who demonstrate exceptional research productivity and strong potential for continued program growth. Since joining the department, Dr. O’Flaherty has built an impressive record of high-impact publications, success in securing external funding, and growing recognition in his field.
Megan Black, a PhD candidate in the Department of Chemistry, has been named a recipient of the Walter Vaughan Medal, one of the institution’s most distinguished student honours recognizing academic excellence and exceptional service to university governance.
Peter Kim successfully defended their MSc entitled: Characterization of an Aptamer Targeting the p47/p97 Interaction for Therapeutic Application.