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The French Family Science Center, home to the Department of Chemistry, is both a striking example of modern industrial architecture and also a cutting-edge research facility.

News & Announcements

Congratulations to the Class of 2009!
On May 10, the Chemistry Department held a diploma ceremony for its bachelor's, master's and Ph.D. degree graduates of the Class of 2009. The accomplishments of these students are noted in the program for this event. [more info]

The Department of Chemistry is pleased to announce that Dr. Benjamin Wiley
will be joining the department beginning July 1, 2009 as an Assistant Professor. Dr. Wiley has authored 39 papers in a wide range of journals. He received his undergraduate degree in Chemical Engineering in 2003 from the University of Minnesota and received his graduate degree from the University of Washington under the direction of Professor Younan Xia.

Congratulations to Prof. Katherine Franz,
who has been awarded a Camille-Dreyfuss Teacher Scholar Award in recognition of her outstanding accomplishments in research and education.