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Stanford Chem's Prof. Ed Solomon will be presenting an Inorganic Chemistry Seminar on "Geometric and Electronic Structural Contributions to Fe/O2 Reactivity: Correlations between metalloenzyme and heterogeneous catalysis" TODAY at 3PM in STLC 114. brnw.ch/21wXIj9
Inorganic Chemistry Seminar: Professor Ed Solomon, Stanford University | Chemistry
About the Seminar"Geometric and Electronic Structural Contributions to Fe/O2 Reactivity: Correlations between metalloenzyme and heterogeneous catalysis"Most of the major classes of non-heme iron metal...
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November 21, 2025 at 9:02 PM
Stanford Chem's Prof. Ed Solomon will be presenting an Inorganic Chemistry Seminar on "Geometric and Electronic Structural Contributions to Fe/O2 Reactivity: Correlations between metalloenzyme and heterogeneous catalysis" TODAY at 3PM in STLC 114. brnw.ch/21wXIj9
Stanford’s Khosla Lab is pioneering a fluorescent probe that “lights up” active TG2 in the gut, enabling clearer detection and monitoring of celiac disease, as well as a potential biomarker for future therapies. Learn more: brnw.ch/21wXIdT
November 21, 2025 at 5:10 PM
Stanford’s Khosla Lab is pioneering a fluorescent probe that “lights up” active TG2 in the gut, enabling clearer detection and monitoring of celiac disease, as well as a potential biomarker for future therapies. Learn more: brnw.ch/21wXIdT
Researchers from Stanford and Cornell, led by Prof. Fang Liu, found that light can twist atomic layers in moiré materials using ultrafast electron diffraction. This paves the way for advancements in quantum technologies. chemistry.stanford.edu/news/light-c...
Light causes atomic layers to do the twist | Chemistry
A study led by Stanford and Cornell researchers shows how light could be used to control the behavior of moiré materials, atomically thin layers that gain unusual properties when stacked and offset. T...
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November 20, 2025 at 7:05 PM
Researchers from Stanford and Cornell, led by Prof. Fang Liu, found that light can twist atomic layers in moiré materials using ultrafast electron diffraction. This paves the way for advancements in quantum technologies. chemistry.stanford.edu/news/light-c...
Congrats to Edward Mu (Chem Ph.D. - Cheuh Lab) on his recent publication in Nature Materials. Mu and his colleagues at Stanford and SLAC have developed an innovative iron-based material for battery energy storage, achieving a capacity previously deemed unattainable.
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CHUEH AND SOLOMON LABS: SCIENTISTS UNLOCK NEW ENERGY POTENTIAL IN IRON-BASED MATERIALS | Chemistry
Researchers have created a more energy dense storage material for iron-based batteries.
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November 18, 2025 at 11:00 PM
Congrats to Edward Mu (Chem Ph.D. - Cheuh Lab) on his recent publication in Nature Materials. Mu and his colleagues at Stanford and SLAC have developed an innovative iron-based material for battery energy storage, achieving a capacity previously deemed unattainable.
#StanfordChem #nextgenbatteries
#StanfordChem #nextgenbatteries
Stanford Chem invites you to attend an Inorganic Chemistry Seminar presented by our esteemed faculty member, Prof. Ed Solomon on "Geometric and Electronic Structural Contributions to Fe/O₂ Reactivity," next Fri, Nov 21 (3–4 PM) in Sapp 114. Learn more: brnw.ch/21wXrgn
November 18, 2025 at 5:09 PM
Stanford Chem invites you to attend an Inorganic Chemistry Seminar presented by our esteemed faculty member, Prof. Ed Solomon on "Geometric and Electronic Structural Contributions to Fe/O₂ Reactivity," next Fri, Nov 21 (3–4 PM) in Sapp 114. Learn more: brnw.ch/21wXrgn
Welcome Prof. Alison Narayan from University of Michigan, who will present a DWIS Seminar on "Biocatalytic strategies for building molecules" today at 3PM in STLC 111. brnw.ch/21wXzw2
DWIS Seminar: Professor Alison Narayan, University of Michigan | Chemistry
About the Seminar "Biocatalytic strategies for building molecules"Small molecules have an outsized influence on human health as therapeutics, chemical probes, and tools for exploring biology. Yet, the...
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November 17, 2025 at 6:05 PM
Welcome Prof. Alison Narayan from University of Michigan, who will present a DWIS Seminar on "Biocatalytic strategies for building molecules" today at 3PM in STLC 111. brnw.ch/21wXzw2
Thrilled to welcome back 3 alumni who shared career insights and high-impact work at Exponent Consulting.
Thanks, Chris Lyons (Stack Lab), Naomi Clayman & Daniel Marron (Waymouth Lab), for meeting with our students & postdocs. Special thanks to @stanfordpolymer.bsky.social for collaborating!
Thanks, Chris Lyons (Stack Lab), Naomi Clayman & Daniel Marron (Waymouth Lab), for meeting with our students & postdocs. Special thanks to @stanfordpolymer.bsky.social for collaborating!
November 14, 2025 at 1:53 AM
Thrilled to welcome back 3 alumni who shared career insights and high-impact work at Exponent Consulting.
Thanks, Chris Lyons (Stack Lab), Naomi Clayman & Daniel Marron (Waymouth Lab), for meeting with our students & postdocs. Special thanks to @stanfordpolymer.bsky.social for collaborating!
Thanks, Chris Lyons (Stack Lab), Naomi Clayman & Daniel Marron (Waymouth Lab), for meeting with our students & postdocs. Special thanks to @stanfordpolymer.bsky.social for collaborating!
Join us today at 3 PM in STLC 111 for a talk by Prof. James Rondinelli from Northwestern University, titled "Symmetry Breaking and the Design of Quantum Magnets." (Host: Clara Zwanziger) chemistry.stanford.edu/events/stude...
Student Hosted Colloquia: Professor James Rondinelli, Northwestern University | Chemistry
About the Seminar "Symmetry Breaking and the Design of Quantum Magnets"Pierre Curie famously stated that “asymmetry is what creates a phenomenon.” This principle underpins the emergence of novel quant...
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November 10, 2025 at 8:09 PM
Join us today at 3 PM in STLC 111 for a talk by Prof. James Rondinelli from Northwestern University, titled "Symmetry Breaking and the Design of Quantum Magnets." (Host: Clara Zwanziger) chemistry.stanford.edu/events/stude...
Stanford’s Bent & Yi Cui labs developed “cryo-XPS,” freezing lithium anodes before X-ray analysis to preserve films and reveal electrolyte effects, aiding safer, higher-energy batteries. chemistry.stanford.edu/news/bent-an...
November 7, 2025 at 11:14 PM
Stanford’s Bent & Yi Cui labs developed “cryo-XPS,” freezing lithium anodes before X-ray analysis to preserve films and reveal electrolyte effects, aiding safer, higher-energy batteries. chemistry.stanford.edu/news/bent-an...
Congrats to Prof. Alice Ting, Stanford faculty member in Genetics & Bio with a courtesy appointment in Chemistry, on being elected to the National Academy of Medicine for pioneering molecular tech to observe and control biochem activity in living cells. brnw.ch/21wXh21
THREE STANFORD MEDICINE PROFESSORS ELECTED TO NATIONAL ACADEMY OF MEDICINE | Chemistry
Euan Ashley, Thomas Montine, and Alice Ting join the distinguished society of physicians.The National Academy of Medicine has elected three Stanford Medicine professors to its membership, one of the h...
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November 7, 2025 at 5:48 PM
Congrats to Prof. Alice Ting, Stanford faculty member in Genetics & Bio with a courtesy appointment in Chemistry, on being elected to the National Academy of Medicine for pioneering molecular tech to observe and control biochem activity in living cells. brnw.ch/21wXh21
Prof. Stavroula Hatzios from Yale, and former Bertozzi PhD, will be sharing a Chem Bio Seminar on "Uncovering Hidden Redox Transformations by the Human Microbiome" today at 3PM in STLC 114. brnw.ch/21wXgB5
Chemical Biology Seminar: Professor Stavroula Hatzios, Yale University | Chemistry
About the Seminar "Uncovering Hidden Redox Transformations by the Human Microbiome"Bacteria that chronically colonize the host must adapt to various forms of stress in the host environment. The molecu...
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November 6, 2025 at 6:43 PM
Prof. Stavroula Hatzios from Yale, and former Bertozzi PhD, will be sharing a Chem Bio Seminar on "Uncovering Hidden Redox Transformations by the Human Microbiome" today at 3PM in STLC 114. brnw.ch/21wXgB5
On October 21st, 24 graduate students were awarded Stanford’s competitive DARE (Diversifying Academia, Recruiting Excellence) Fellowship - including Chemistry PhD students Jen Co, Casey Decosto, and Josh Arens. Congratulations on this outstanding achievement!
November 5, 2025 at 11:19 PM
On October 21st, 24 graduate students were awarded Stanford’s competitive DARE (Diversifying Academia, Recruiting Excellence) Fellowship - including Chemistry PhD students Jen Co, Casey Decosto, and Josh Arens. Congratulations on this outstanding achievement!
Joining us from Purdue, Prof. Gaurav Chopra will be giving a Chemical Biology Seminar on "How do Glial and Immune Cells become Dysfunctional in Aging and Neurodegeneration?" today at 3PM in STLC 114. chemistry.stanford.edu/events/chemi...
Chemical Biology Seminar: Professor Gaurav Chopra, Purdue University | Chemistry
About the Seminar"How do Glial and Immune Cells become Dysfunctional in Aging and Neurodegeneration?"Pathogenic aging leads to neurodegeneration and imposes chronic metabolic stress on the brain, rewi...
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November 4, 2025 at 5:48 PM
Joining us from Purdue, Prof. Gaurav Chopra will be giving a Chemical Biology Seminar on "How do Glial and Immune Cells become Dysfunctional in Aging and Neurodegeneration?" today at 3PM in STLC 114. chemistry.stanford.edu/events/chemi...
Prof. Raúl Sánchez from Rice University will be giving an Inorganic Chemistry Seminar on "Chemistry at interfaces: macrocyclic templates facilitating strong and weak interactions" today at 3PM in Sapp Center Lecture Hall! brnw.ch/21wX4ts
Inorganic Chemistry Seminar: Professor Raúl Sánchez, Rice University | Chemistry
About the Seminar "Chemistry at interfaces: macrocyclic templates facilitating strong and weak interactions"Macrocyclic arene compounds have played a fundamental role in the development of supramolecu...
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October 30, 2025 at 8:03 PM
Prof. Raúl Sánchez from Rice University will be giving an Inorganic Chemistry Seminar on "Chemistry at interfaces: macrocyclic templates facilitating strong and weak interactions" today at 3PM in Sapp Center Lecture Hall! brnw.ch/21wX4ts
This week's Organic Chemistry Seminar will feature Professor Bill Morandi from ETH Zürich. Join his talk on "New Concepts for Atom and Functional Group Transfer" today at 3PM in STLC 114. brnw.ch/21wX0oG
Organic Chemistry Seminar: Professor Bill Morandi, ETH Zürich | Chemistry
About the Seminar"New Concepts for Atom and Functional Group Transfer"In this presentation, recent developments in synthetic methodology from our group will be discussed. First, progress in the area o...
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October 28, 2025 at 5:14 PM
This week's Organic Chemistry Seminar will feature Professor Bill Morandi from ETH Zürich. Join his talk on "New Concepts for Atom and Functional Group Transfer" today at 3PM in STLC 114. brnw.ch/21wX0oG
Stanford Chem is proud to present Merck-Banyu Lectureship Award winner - Prof. Koji Kubota, Hokkaido University. He will present a lecture on "Exploring Synthetic Mechanochemistry" today at 3PM in STLC 114! chemistry.stanford.edu/events/merck...
Merck-Banyu Lectureship: Professor Koji Kubota, Hokkaido University | Chemistry
About the Seminar "Exploring Synthetic Mechanochemistry"In recent years, ball milling techniques have gained considerable attention in organic synthesis as ecofriendly and sustainable alternatives to ...
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October 23, 2025 at 8:13 PM
Stanford Chem is proud to present Merck-Banyu Lectureship Award winner - Prof. Koji Kubota, Hokkaido University. He will present a lecture on "Exploring Synthetic Mechanochemistry" today at 3PM in STLC 114! chemistry.stanford.edu/events/merck...
👻 Will-o’-the-wisp, demystified: The Zare Lab shows “microlightning” when bubbles break the water surface can ignite marsh methane, producing those eerie blue flames. The same chemistry might concentrate prebiotic organics near gas seeps.
Stanford overview: chemistry.stanford.edu/news/will-o-...
Stanford overview: chemistry.stanford.edu/news/will-o-...
Will-o’-the-wisps: A portent of death may have helped create life | Chemistry
Marsh spirits seem to be created by a miniature version of lightningTHEY WERE flickering blue flames hovering in swamps. They were the spirits of those who had died in the murky waters, bent on leadin...
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October 22, 2025 at 11:36 PM
👻 Will-o’-the-wisp, demystified: The Zare Lab shows “microlightning” when bubbles break the water surface can ignite marsh methane, producing those eerie blue flames. The same chemistry might concentrate prebiotic organics near gas seeps.
Stanford overview: chemistry.stanford.edu/news/will-o-...
Stanford overview: chemistry.stanford.edu/news/will-o-...
This year’s Merck-Banyu Lectureship Award winner is Professor Koji Kubota from Hokkaido University. We are thrilled to welcome him to Stanford Chemistry on Thursday, October 23rd where he will give an exciting lecture on "Exploring Synthetic Mechanochemistry." chemistry.stanford.edu/events/merck...
October 21, 2025 at 4:59 PM
This year’s Merck-Banyu Lectureship Award winner is Professor Koji Kubota from Hokkaido University. We are thrilled to welcome him to Stanford Chemistry on Thursday, October 23rd where he will give an exciting lecture on "Exploring Synthetic Mechanochemistry." chemistry.stanford.edu/events/merck...
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Laura Dassama, PhD, assistant professor of microbiology and immunology and of chemistry, is developing a new therapy for patients who, like her, live with sickle cell disease. Hear her story on the Health Compass Podcast with Maya Adam.
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Sickle cell disease with Laura Dassama | Health Compass Podcast
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October 16, 2025 at 8:13 PM
Laura Dassama, PhD, assistant professor of microbiology and immunology and of chemistry, is developing a new therapy for patients who, like her, live with sickle cell disease. Hear her story on the Health Compass Podcast with Maya Adam.
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📣 We’re hiring! The Stanford Chemistry Department is now accepting applications for a Lecturer in Chemistry, with the appointment set to begin on September 1, 2026.
For more info: chemistry.stanford.edu/news/we-are-...
#StanfordChemistry #ChemistryLecturer #AcademicCareers #Hiring #LecturerJobs
For more info: chemistry.stanford.edu/news/we-are-...
#StanfordChemistry #ChemistryLecturer #AcademicCareers #Hiring #LecturerJobs
We are hiring for a Lecturer in Chemistry | Chemistry
The Stanford Chemistry Department invites applications for a Ph.D.-level Lecturer position to begin September 1, 2026 to join a team of 4 other Lecturers in the Department. The candidate should have a...
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October 17, 2025 at 5:53 PM
📣 We’re hiring! The Stanford Chemistry Department is now accepting applications for a Lecturer in Chemistry, with the appointment set to begin on September 1, 2026.
For more info: chemistry.stanford.edu/news/we-are-...
#StanfordChemistry #ChemistryLecturer #AcademicCareers #Hiring #LecturerJobs
For more info: chemistry.stanford.edu/news/we-are-...
#StanfordChemistry #ChemistryLecturer #AcademicCareers #Hiring #LecturerJobs
Celebrate National Chemistry Week with Professor Richard Zare’s talk, “Spice is Nice: Exploring the Chemistry of Nature’s Culinary Marvels,” on Oct 16 at 3PM in STLC 114! Discover how plant defenses became sources of flavor chemistry.stanford.edu/events/spice...
October 15, 2025 at 7:08 PM
Celebrate National Chemistry Week with Professor Richard Zare’s talk, “Spice is Nice: Exploring the Chemistry of Nature’s Culinary Marvels,” on Oct 16 at 3PM in STLC 114! Discover how plant defenses became sources of flavor chemistry.stanford.edu/events/spice...
Kick off the Student-Hosted Colloquium Series with Stanford Chem’s Prof. Steven Banik with his talk “Induced Proximity As A Discovery Engine” on Monday, Oct. 13th in STLC 111 at 3PM. Hosted by PhD students Jen Co (Banik Lab) & Kaan Tarhan (Chen Lab). chemistry.stanford.edu/events/stude...
October 12, 2025 at 9:27 PM
Kick off the Student-Hosted Colloquium Series with Stanford Chem’s Prof. Steven Banik with his talk “Induced Proximity As A Discovery Engine” on Monday, Oct. 13th in STLC 111 at 3PM. Hosted by PhD students Jen Co (Banik Lab) & Kaan Tarhan (Chen Lab). chemistry.stanford.edu/events/stude...
📣 Next Week: 2 Talks by Dept Faculty
🗓️ 10/13 (3PM | Sapp Aud)
@stevenbanik.bsky.social kicks off the 25-26 SHC Series w/a chembio talk on how protein abundance shifts signal cell state/function 🧬 🔬
🗓️ 10/16 (3PM | Sapp LH)
Zare will give a talk on spices—chemistry, evolution, and culture. 🌶️🌿
🗓️ 10/13 (3PM | Sapp Aud)
@stevenbanik.bsky.social kicks off the 25-26 SHC Series w/a chembio talk on how protein abundance shifts signal cell state/function 🧬 🔬
🗓️ 10/16 (3PM | Sapp LH)
Zare will give a talk on spices—chemistry, evolution, and culture. 🌶️🌿
October 10, 2025 at 7:35 PM
📣 Next Week: 2 Talks by Dept Faculty
🗓️ 10/13 (3PM | Sapp Aud)
@stevenbanik.bsky.social kicks off the 25-26 SHC Series w/a chembio talk on how protein abundance shifts signal cell state/function 🧬 🔬
🗓️ 10/16 (3PM | Sapp LH)
Zare will give a talk on spices—chemistry, evolution, and culture. 🌶️🌿
🗓️ 10/13 (3PM | Sapp Aud)
@stevenbanik.bsky.social kicks off the 25-26 SHC Series w/a chembio talk on how protein abundance shifts signal cell state/function 🧬 🔬
🗓️ 10/16 (3PM | Sapp LH)
Zare will give a talk on spices—chemistry, evolution, and culture. 🌶️🌿
Stanford Chem welcomes Prof. Ted Betley, who will give an Inorganic Chemistry Seminar on "Stabilizing radical intermediates" today at 3PM in STLC 114. chemistry.stanford.edu/events/inorg...
Inorganic Chemistry Seminar: Professor Ted Betley, Harvard University | Chemistry
About the Seminar"Stabilizing radical intermediates"Our group kinetically traps reactive intermediates from group transfer catalysis or small molecule activation processes. Using molecular design, we ...
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October 9, 2025 at 5:19 PM
Stanford Chem welcomes Prof. Ted Betley, who will give an Inorganic Chemistry Seminar on "Stabilizing radical intermediates" today at 3PM in STLC 114. chemistry.stanford.edu/events/inorg...
Congratulations to Prof. Bianxiao Cui on receiving the NIH Director’s Transformative Research Award! Her bold, high-risk, high-reward research is advancing the frontiers of chemistry and biology. Details: chemistry.stanford.edu/news/bianxia...
#StanfordChemistry #NIH #TransformativeResearch
#StanfordChemistry #NIH #TransformativeResearch
Bianxiao Cui receives NIH Director's Transformative Research Award | Chemistry
This year’s awardees are researching cancer treatments, age-related disease, and much more.Six Stanford scientists have been awarded High-Risk, High-Reward Research program grants from the National In...
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October 8, 2025 at 4:52 PM
Congratulations to Prof. Bianxiao Cui on receiving the NIH Director’s Transformative Research Award! Her bold, high-risk, high-reward research is advancing the frontiers of chemistry and biology. Details: chemistry.stanford.edu/news/bianxia...
#StanfordChemistry #NIH #TransformativeResearch
#StanfordChemistry #NIH #TransformativeResearch