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Kate Stuttaford Awarded 2026 CCMPS Academic Teaching Staff 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.

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Derek O'Flaherty Awarded 2026 CCMPS Assistant Professor Research Excellence Award

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.

PhD Candidate Megan Black Awarded Prestigious Walter Vaughan Medal

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.

Rui Huang (left) stands with graduate student Megan Black as she accepts her award.

GWC2 Award Winners 2026

Congratulations to this year's recipients of the GWC2 Awards presented at the GWC2 Annual General Meeting.

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Scott Sammons Wins Inaugural CCMPS 3MT Competition

Scott Sammons, PhD candidate in the O’Flaherty group, won first place at the College of Computational, Mathematical and Physical Sciences (CCMPS) 3-Minute Thesis (3MT®) on April 7th.

The event took place at Peter Clark Hall where 20 graduate students from across the college came to explain their research with 1 slide and 3 minutes on the clock.

Professor Jennifer Murphy stands with Brianna Mandarino holding a black folder infront of a blue screen with the award detail listed.

Undergraduate Awards Night 2026

On Thursday March 26th, the Chemistry and Biochemistry Club hosted the 43rd Annual Department of Chemistry Mixer and Awards Night at the University Club MCed by Brianna Mandarino and Emma Schaafsma.

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