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UC Berkeley College of Chemistry @berkeleychemistry.bsky.social · 07/10/2026

Huge congrats to the new Nobel Laureates in Chemistry! 🧪✨ Incredible timing having 2021 winner (and former Cal professor) David MacMillan on campus to chat research with our students as the news broke. Inspiring time in the lab! @nobelprize.org

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UC Berkeley College of Chemistry @berkeleychemistry.bsky.social · 25/07/2026

Out of thousands of proposals, the College of Chemistry was chosen as 1 of 278 teams awarded @energy.bsky.social Genesis Mission funding! Prof. John Hartwig & team are using AI to solve chemistry’s "small data" problem—unlocking next-gen catalysts. bit.ly/4x2bs18 @hartwiggroup.bsky.social

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UC Berkeley College of Chemistry @berkeleychemistry.bsky.social · 18/07/2026

Celebrating America's 250th anniversary means celebrating the power of public higher education! Melvin Calvin used carbon-14 to unlock the secrets of photosynthesis, advancing our understanding of plant biology and helping scientists improve crop yields. bit.ly/4fFR002

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UC Berkeley College of Chemistry @berkeleychemistry.bsky.social · 08/07/2026

Our third cohort of Summer Undergraduate Research Diversity (SURD) students has arrived, providing students from populations typically underrepresented in chemistry and chemical engineering with hands-on research opportunities. Let the research begin! 🧪

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UC Berkeley College of Chemistry @berkeleychemistry.bsky.social · 24/06/2026

A new addition to the Nobel wall in Latimer Hall! Professor Omar Yaghi's plaque has been installed in the chemistry complex, joining the distinguished company of Berkeley's Nobel laureates. Go Bears! 🐻 #berkeleychemistry #chemistry #ucberkeley #nobelprize

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UC Berkeley College of Chemistry @berkeleychemistry.bsky.social · 17/06/2026

The new issue of Catalyst magazine is here! 📬 Dive into stories about our Nobel legacy, reflections from Dean Emeritus Douglas S. Clark, and amazing faculty and student highlights. 💙💛 Read it now: chemistry.berkeley.edu/catalyst

Cover of "Catalyst" magazine featuring Nobel Prize winner Omar Yaghi in a laboratory setting. The cover includes text: "Foundations & Frontiers: Honoring our history. Engineering our future." Additionally, it mentions the University of California, Berkeley, College of Chemistry.

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UC Berkeley College of Chemistry @berkeleychemistry.bsky.social · 16/06/2026

Jennifer Bergner was just named to @sciam.bsky.social 's inaugural Young American Scientists list, which recognizes early-career researchers doing remarkable work today who are poised to make the world better tomorrow. Way to go, Professor Bergner! 💙💛 bit.ly/4vXHM4O

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UC Berkeley College of Chemistry @berkeleychemistry.bsky.social · 15/06/2026

Hats off to Dr. Eric Tulsky, College of Chemistry Ph.D. alum, for winning the Stanley Cup last night! 🎓🏆 Once a Bear, always a Bear... and now a champion. We couldn't be prouder. Congratulations! 💙💛 📸: Sportsnet #berkeleychemistry #ucberkeley #cocalum #stanleycup

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UC Berkeley College of Chemistry @berkeleychemistry.bsky.social · 27/05/2026

Dean Toste, chair of the chemistry department and professor of chemistry, has been elected as a fellow of the Royal Society, the UK's national academy of sciences. bit.ly/4wPPYFr

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UC Berkeley College of Chemistry @berkeleychemistry.bsky.social · 28/04/2026

We are partnering with @Veolia on groundbreaking water purification research. The partnership will focus on developing advanced detection methods for trace impurities in water, essential for semiconductor chip manufacturing. © Photo by Scott Buschman bit.ly/4vTUfqM

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UC Berkeley College of Chemistry @berkeleychemistry.bsky.social · 20/04/2026

As we approach #EarthDay, we honor Mexican-born College of Chemistry alum Mario Molina, whose journey helped give our planet a second chance. His discovery of ozone depletion, with F. Sherwood Rowland, shown in photo, also led to the Nobel Prize. 🌎

F. Sherwood Rowland and Mario Molina. Photo courtesy of UC Irvine

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UC Berkeley College of Chemistry @berkeleychemistry.bsky.social · 16/04/2026

#DidYouKnow the College of Chemistry's Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering (CBE) Department has one of the highest concentrations of National Academy of Engineering members in the world? Read more about what this means. bit.ly/4sH9Ffo

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UC Berkeley College of Chemistry @berkeleychemistry.bsky.social · 08/04/2026

We're celebrating some exciting news today! 🎉 According to the U.S. News & World Report, the College of Chemistry has once again been ranked the #1 top overall graduate program in chemistry (tie) and the #2 top overall graduate program in chemical engineering.

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UC Berkeley College of Chemistry @berkeleychemistry.bsky.social · 26/03/2026

Felix Raoul Fischer and Richmond Sarpong from the College of Chemistry are among eleven UC Berkeley faculty members that have been elected 2025 Fellows of the American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS). bit.ly/41uyY96

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UC Berkeley College of Chemistry @berkeleychemistry.bsky.social · 13/03/2026

Because of you, we raised over $230,000 from more than 200 donors for the College of Chemistry and met our $3,100 match! You are the reason our students have the support they need. Thank you for being a part of our community. 🌟" #CalBigGive #givechem #berkeleychemgives

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UC Berkeley College of Chemistry @berkeleychemistry.bsky.social · 13/03/2026

There is one hour left, and you can still double your impact for the College of Chemistry! How much of a difference can you help us make in this last hour? bit.ly/4cWV3V1

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UC Berkeley College of Chemistry @berkeleychemistry.bsky.social · 12/03/2026

Only 30 more donors left to reach our donor goal of 150 -- unlocking our full match! Let’s finish strong for the College of Chemistry! Every dollar counts! bit.ly/4cWV3V1 #CalBigGive #givechem #berkeleychemgives

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UC Berkeley College of Chemistry @berkeleychemistry.bsky.social · 12/03/2026

Our students are the stars of the show! ⭐ Every gift to the College of Chemistry helps these stars shine brighter. Show your support by giving today! bit.ly/4cWV3V1 #CalBigGive #givechem #berkeleychemgives

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UC Berkeley College of Chemistry @berkeleychemistry.bsky.social · 12/03/2026

Everyone at the College has hit the ground running, have you? Through 9 pm tonight, you can support the College of Chemistry and watch your gift grow with our $3100 match, which is live all day in support of #BigGive! Give NOW. Gifts of all size add up! givingday.berkeley.edu/giving-day/1...

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UC Berkeley College of Chemistry @berkeleychemistry.bsky.social · 10/03/2026

From 9m on Wednesday, March 11 to 9pm on Thursday, March 12, the College of Chemistry is participating in UC Berkeley's annual #BigGive fundraiser. Save the link to donate by using the QR code pictured! #CalBigGive @calstudentphilanthropy @berkeleyinspire

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UC Berkeley College of Chemistry @berkeleychemistry.bsky.social · 04/03/2026

On Feb. 19, the College of Chemistry celebrated the "topping off" of our newest landmark, Heathcock Hall, where its final structural beam, adorned with signatures from our staff, faculty, and students, was placed. Photos by Henry Dombey bit.ly/4b7K749

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UC Berkeley College of Chemistry @berkeleychemistry.bsky.social · 02/03/2026

At this year's Healthcare Conference Taipei 2026, presented by J.P. Morgan, UC Berkeley and The Regent Taipei, the College of Chemistry gathered with other leaders to foster connections between academic research and the global health industry. bit.ly/4aZApRr

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UC Berkeley College of Chemistry @berkeleychemistry.bsky.social · 17/02/2026

Happy Lunar New Year to our College of Chemistry community! As we gallop into the Year of the Horse, may your experiments be as swift and your discoveries as powerful as this creature. Wishing you a year filled with breakthroughs, collaboration, and scientific excellence.

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UC Berkeley College of Chemistry @berkeleychemistry.bsky.social · 13/02/2026

Exciting news for our College of Chemistry community! The upcoming Berkeley Bioeconomy Conference is your opportunity to engage with cutting-edge research and innovation. Learn how our work is paving the way for sustainable manufacturing and economic progress.

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UC Berkeley College of Chemistry @berkeleychemistry.bsky.social · 22/12/2025

Wishing you and your loved ones a joyful holiday season. Thank you for your commitment to the College of Chemistry! 📷: Gab Baisas

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UC Berkeley College of Chemistry @berkeleychemistry.bsky.social · 11/12/2025

Nobel Week continues: Pic 1: College of Chemistry leaders brunch the day after the ceremony. From left: Peidong Yang, Dean Toste, Professor Omar Yaghi, and Doug Clark. Pic 2: Omar Yaghi poses with his older brother Khaled Yaghi and Peidong Yang.

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UC Berkeley College of Chemistry @berkeleychemistry.bsky.social · 10/12/2025

Professor Omar Yaghi accepts his Nobel Prize award from the Swedish King at today's Nobel award ceremony.

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UC Berkeley College of Chemistry @berkeleychemistry.bsky.social · 10/12/2025

Today's Nobel Prize award ceremony took place in Stockholm, Sweden. Here, the Swedish King presented Professor Omar Yaghi with his medal and diploma as royal families, government officials, diplomats, scientists, and academics looked on. @nobelprize.org @ucberkeleyofficial.bsky.social

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UC Berkeley College of Chemistry @berkeleychemistry.bsky.social · 09/12/2025

This year's chemistry laureates have added items to the Nobel Prize Museum's collection in Stockholm to help document the story behind the prize and help make the science accessible to the public.

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UC Berkeley College of Chemistry @berkeleychemistry.bsky.social · 08/12/2025

As a part of Nobel Week, recent Nobel laureate Omar Yaghi attended today's Nobel lecture at Stockholm University in Sweden and described the history of his prize-awarded work. He was joined by Susumu Kitagawa and Richard Robson, who he shares the prize with.

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UC Berkeley College of Chemistry @berkeleychemistry.bsky.social · 05/11/2025

This is the spirit that drives Berkeley forward, solving real-world challenges and shaping the future of technology. Proud of our Bears! 🐻🔬 #BerkeleyPride #FutureOfTech @zuerchlab bit.ly/4qZqrGW

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UC Berkeley College of Chemistry @berkeleychemistry.bsky.social · 31/10/2025

Earlier this month, a celebratory toast welcomed Professor Omar Yaghi back to campus in honor of his Nobel Prize in Chemistry. The afternoon's images continue to inspire, long after the celebration ended.

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UC Berkeley College of Chemistry @berkeleychemistry.bsky.social · 15/10/2025

Only 2% of people getting gel manicures protect against harmful UV rays. Our researchers have developed a spray that guards against UVA exposure during nail treatments. Innovations like these that remind us why we're a leading public research university. bit.ly/47e3OoZ

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UC Berkeley College of Chemistry @berkeleychemistry.bsky.social · 14/10/2025

A champagne toast, remarks and media were waiting for Professor Omar Yaghi as he returned to campus today after his Nobel Prize win on Wednesday. 🎉 @ucberkeleyofficial.bsky.social @chancellorlyons.bsky.social @berkeleyinspire.bsky.social @berkeleycdss.bsky.social

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UC Berkeley College of Chemistry @berkeleychemistry.bsky.social · 08/10/2025

We are thrilled to announce that Professor Omar Yaghi was awarded the 2025 Nobel Prize in Chemistry today! @UCBerkeley @NobelPrize bit.ly/48VwG7P

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UC Berkeley College of Chemistry @berkeleychemistry.bsky.social · 03/10/2025

Alumni & Parents Weekend at Homecoming starts TODAY! And today, the College of Chemistry has a special message for the parents, guardians, and family who support our students. homecoming.berkeley.edu #ParentsWeekend #Homecoming #GoBears #CollegeofChemistry 💙 💛

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UC Berkeley College of Chemistry @berkeleychemistry.bsky.social · 29/09/2025

Please join us Sat., Oct. 4, for our annual Homecoming Lecture, featuring Professor Kranthi Mandadapu. He will discuss his research topics as well as his experience as an alumnus and faculty member at the College. Visit the calendar listing for more information at bit.ly/48783F2

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UC Berkeley College of Chemistry @berkeleychemistry.bsky.social · 25/09/2025

Let's hear it for Nick and Darren, two CoC graduates from the class of 2015 in ChemE who are passionate about early education. They recently co-authored a children's book about batteries called "My Baby's First Climate Book: Batteries!" #alums #gobears #climatescience

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UC Berkeley College of Chemistry @berkeleychemistry.bsky.social · 23/09/2025

This Hispanic Heritage Month, we're spotlighting a Summer Undergraduate Research Diversity (SURD) fellow, Guillermo. “As a Boricua in science, I’m reminded through SURD that heritage and research go hand in hand, and that we carry our culture into every discovery."

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UC Berkeley College of Chemistry @berkeleychemistry.bsky.social · 19/09/2025

And that's a wrap! Thank you to everyone who made Oski's birthday fundraiser a huge success. We raised a total of $12,793! Your generosity will make a real difference. We couldn't have done it without you!

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UC Berkeley College of Chemistry @berkeleychemistry.bsky.social · 19/09/2025

The Oski B-day Bear-a-thon ends at 1 p.m. today, and the College of Chemistry community is already coming together to make a big impact. But there is still time to do more! Make your gift to the Undergraduate Students and Program Fund now! 🎁 bit.ly/3VUk3lO

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UC Berkeley College of Chemistry @berkeleychemistry.bsky.social · 18/09/2025

Happy Birthday, Oski! 🥳 Help make Oski's birthday wish come true: that all students thrive at UC Berkeley! Your support of the College of Chemistry’s Undergraduate Students and Program Fund will make a huge difference. Donate now at bit.ly/3VUk3lO

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UC Berkeley College of Chemistry @berkeleychemistry.bsky.social · 12/08/2025

A new study from UC Berkeley suggests that oxytocin, the "love hormone," could also be the "friendship hormone." Researchers found that the hormone is crucial for the speed and selectivity of forming new social bonds. 🧪🧠 #UCBerkeley #ScienceInnovation bit.ly/3UrPPGi

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UC Berkeley College of Chemistry @berkeleychemistry.bsky.social · 24/07/2025

The summer issue of Catalyst magazine is out now! Read about our chemical biology graduate program, Markita Landry’s award winning year, Colin Gould on lighting up chemistry, Laura Hirshfield shaping inclusive engineering, Alexander Pines’ legacy…and more! chemistry.berkeley.edu/news/catalys... 🔗

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