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!Another Reminder! Please register by end of today (Wednesday) for the virtual open house scheduled for tomorrow (Thursday)! #chemsky
#chemsky, please share! Virtual information session Thursday, November 13th at 7:30 – 8:30 pm CST for students interested in pursuing a PhD in chemistry. Register here: uiowa.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_...
November 12, 2025 at 5:50 PM
November 12, 2025 at 5:28 AM
Two days away! Massively happy to have almost 100 registered so far- plenty of room for more so please bring your friends!
#chemsky, please share! Virtual information session Thursday, November 13th at 7:30 – 8:30 pm CST for students interested in pursuing a PhD in chemistry. Register here: uiowa.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_...
November 12, 2025 at 5:25 AM
#chemsky, please share! Virtual information session Thursday, November 13th at 7:30 – 8:30 pm CST for students interested in pursuing a PhD in chemistry. Register here: uiowa.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_...
November 4, 2025 at 3:01 PM
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The American Chemical Society has selected three fellows for their 2025–26 ACS Public Policy Fellowships. The fellowships include two ACS Congressional Fellowships and one ACS Science Policy Fellowship. cen.acs.org/acs-news/gov... #chemsky
ACS welcomes 2025–26 public policy fellows
The newly named fellows share a little bit about themselves and the work they hope to do
cen.acs.org
November 1, 2025 at 11:32 AM
Chemistry Department Colloquium!
October 31, 2025 at 8:33 PM
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Scientists have developed a proof-of-concept vaccine against avian influenza viruses that offers protection against all the variants, including those that are yet to evolve. cen.acs.org/biological-c... #chemsky 🧪
One shot to rule them all in the fight against H5 influenza
New bird flu vaccine design could help preparations against an evolving potential pandemic virus
cen.acs.org
October 28, 2025 at 6:20 PM
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At #ACSFall2025, 13 researchers working at pharmaceutical giants and small biotech firms revealed the structures of their drug candidates and shared each molecule’s journey from initial discovery campaign to the clinic. cen.acs.org/pharmaceutic... #chemsky 🧪
Structures of 13 drug candidates unveiled at DC meeting
First-time disclosures session at ACS Fall 2025 reveals diverse candidates for treating sickle cell disease, heart failure, cancer, and more
cen.acs.org
October 29, 2025 at 5:18 PM
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The 2026 Chemistry Faculty Jobs List has 273 tenure-track positions and 32 teaching-only positions: docs.google.com/spreadsheets... #facultychemjobs #chemsky ⚗️🧪
The 2026 Chemistry Faculty Jobs List
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October 28, 2025 at 12:34 PM
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Eden Tanner coats nanoparticles in liquid salts for targeted drug delivery

This physical chemist studies ionic liquids while making space in research for students with marginalized identities.

#DisabledInSTEM #NDEAM cen.acs.org/materials/io...
Eden Tanner coats nanoparticles in liquid salts for targeted drug delivery
This physical chemist studies ionic liquids while making space in research for students with marginalized identities
cen.acs.org
October 22, 2025 at 10:31 AM
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Introducing our latest issue of #JACS! Check out its front cover: "Depth-Resolved Probing of Native Solid Electrolyte Interphase Formation and Dynamics in Li Metal Batteries by Cryogenic X-Ray Photoelectron Spectroscopy"

Discover the research behind the art 🔗: buff.ly/jE8tyH7

#ChemSky
October 22, 2025 at 11:00 AM
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Four recent studies published in ACS journals highlight innovative developments involving tea, coffee, and cocoa-based beverages that target health and sustainability.

Read more on ACS Axial: buff.ly/UXvz82x
Healthier, Greener, Better: Brewing Innovations in the Beverage Industry
Read four recent studies published in ACS journals highlighting innovative beverage developments that target health and sustainability.
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October 21, 2025 at 6:27 PM
A great afternoon at UIowa hearing about how Prof Daly's group is using heavy metal for Sustainable chemistry, courtesy of Prof Scott (arrrrrgh) Daly, of course.
September 19, 2025 at 8:35 PM
A great afternoon at UIowa hearing about using Boron compounds for Sustainable chemistry,courtesy of Prof Florence Williams!
September 12, 2025 at 9:28 PM
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ACS seeks nominations for 2026 Heroes of Chemistry

The award recognizes teams of industrial chemical scientists whose work has led to successful commercialized products that benefit humankind. cen.acs.org/acs-news/ACS... #chemsky 🧪
ACS seeks nominations for 2026 Heroes of Chemistry
The award recognizes teams of industrial chemical scientists whose work has led to successful commercialized products that benefit humankind
cen.acs.org
August 21, 2025 at 4:52 PM
We are hiring! Please see our advert for an open rank instructional faculty position. Start date is August 2026.

jobs.uiowa.edu/faculty/view...
August 22, 2025 at 4:02 PM
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Orientation for new grads @uiowachem.bsky.social has begun!!
August 7, 2025 at 8:58 PM
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#PostDoc opportunity in microbial metabolomics specialising in small molecule mass spectrometry at Newcastle University (UK) ref: 28407 | duration: 2 years | closing: 19-Aug-2025 #MS #AnalChem #UKChemJobs #ChemPostDoc #PostDocJobs #chemsky 🧪
jobs.ncl.ac.uk/job/Newcastl...
Research Associate - Microbial Metabolomic
Research Associate - Microbial Metabolomic
jobs.ncl.ac.uk
July 31, 2025 at 7:39 AM
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With a few chemical tweaks to a known metal-organic framework (MOF), researchers have developed a material that quickly detects and removes a common per- and polyfluoroalkyl substance (PFAS) from contaminated water. cen.acs.org/environment/... #chemsky 🧪
This MOF offers a PFAS twofer: sensing and removal
Modified metal-organic framework glows when it captures perfluorooctanoic acid
cen.acs.org
July 31, 2025 at 9:05 PM
Sign in NOW to watch rocket launch of @UIOWA's TRACERS mission! #NASA

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Watch live: SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket launches NASA's TRACERS, others from Vandenberg, California
YouTube video by Spaceflight Now
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July 22, 2025 at 5:37 PM
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Welcome, New Chemistry Graduate Students!

two thoughtful reads to help you frame your experience:
From the American Chemical Society
“The Chemistry Graduate School Experience”
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From the Chronicle of Higher Education
“Welcome to Graduate School – Six Key Lessons”
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July 22, 2025 at 3:11 PM
@UIowa graduate students - follow our department and program and get to know your fellow students and alumni at our linkedin group page here!!

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July 22, 2025 at 3:12 PM
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It's #NationalIceCreamDay!

Discover how science shapes the smooth, creamy texture of ice cream in this infographic: www.compoundchem.com/2015/07/14/i...

#ChemSky 🧪
July 20, 2025 at 6:25 PM