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Justin Yap has successfully defended thier MSc entitled, "Enthalpies of Ionization of Aqueous Alkanolamines and Hydroxylamines for Thermochemical Models of Nuclear Reactor Secondary Coolant Chemistry."

Brendan Paget has successfully defended their MSc entitled, Density Functional Theory Investigations of Electrochemical Reactions for Sustainable Energy and Carbon Mitigation.

Scott Sammons successfully defended their PhD entitled, A Potential Emergence of Amino-Modified Xenonucleic Acids on Prebiotic Earth.

Samantha Binkley successfully defended their PhD entitled, Thermochemical Properties of Model Amines under Hydrothermal Conditions from Densimetry and Fixed-Cell Scanning Nanocalorimetry Measurements.

Paige Kanters successfully defended their MSc entitled, Investigating Cooperativity in the Translocation Mechanism of an AAA+ Protein, VAT.

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

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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.