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UMN Department of Chemistry @umnchemistry.bsky.social · 22/05/2026

Prof. Ambika Bhagi-Damodaran has been awarded a competitive $2.12 million NIH grant to pursue pioneering research developing molecular strategies to pave the way for novel therapeutics for cancer, Alzheimer’s, and other diseases driven by oxidative stress. cse.umn.edu/chem/news/bh...

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Bhagi-Damodaran lab secures $2.12M NIH grant to reprogram cellular redox circuits

MINNEAPOLIS / ST. PAUL (05/22/2026) — The laboratory of Associate Professor Ambika Bhagi-Damodaran has been awarded a competitive $2.12 million grant from the National Institute of General Medical Sci...

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UMN Department of Chemistry @umnchemistry.bsky.social · 25/02/2026

The countdown begins: the Spring 2026 UMN Chemistry Alumni & Friends Breakfast during ACS Atlanta is one month away! 🍳 Join us on Tuesday, March 24 for coffee and conversation. RSVP here 💌 : docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...

Spring UMN Alumni & Friends Breakfast Atlanta, GA 3.24.2026

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UMN Department of Chemistry @umnchemistry.bsky.social · 25/02/2026

The Schrödinger equation turns 100! 🎂 Regents Professor Donald Truhlar shares his thoughts on the “greatest advance of the 20th century" in a new article from C&EN. cen.acs.org/physical-che...

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The Schrödinger equation turns 100

Century-old quantum formulation continues to be one of chemistry’s most-used tools

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UMN Department of Chemistry @umnchemistry.bsky.social · 06/02/2026

Renee Frontiera has been named the inaugural W. Ronald Gentry Chair of Physical Chemistry! Frontiera's research is highly interdisciplinary, investigating current problems at the interface of chemistry, biology, and materials science. Congratulations, Renee! 🌟 cse.umn.edu/chem/news/pr...

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Professor Renee Frontiera named inaugural W. Ronald Gentry Chair of Physical Chemistry

MINNEAPOLIS / ST. PAUL (02/06/2026) – Department of Chemistry Professor Renee Frontiera has been named the inaugural W. Ronald Gentry Chair of Physical Chemistry. The honorary position is made possibl...

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Research Corporation for Science Advancement @rescorp.org · 14/01/2026

RCSA has awarded $800,000 to 11 #CottrellScholars through its RCSA Bridge Awards, an emergency initiative to help stabilize strong research programs that have experienced disruptions due to abrupt changes to their federal funding.

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RCSA Bridge Awards

Research Corporation for Science Advancement has awarded $800,000 to 11 Cottrell Scholars through its RCSA Bridge Awards, an emergency initiative to help stabilize strong research programs that have e...

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UMN Department of Chemistry @umnchemistry.bsky.social · 02/02/2026

Mark your calendars: the Spring 2026 UMN Chemistry Alumni & Friends Breakfast during ACS Atlanta is scheduled for Tuesday, March 24! Let's kickoff the morning right with coffee & conversation. All UMN chemists, alumni, collaborators, and friends of the department are warmly encouraged to join. 🍳 ☕

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UMN Department of Chemistry @umnchemistry.bsky.social · 19/11/2025

Give to the Max Day is TOMORROW! 🌟 Will you help us fund the future of Energy & U? This year, every gift to our initiative will be matched up to $5,000 thanks to the generosity of Terry and Kym Smith and their family! Let's do this! 👏 crowdfund.umn.edu/participants...

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UMN Department of Chemistry @umnchemistry.bsky.social · 17/11/2025

⏰ Give to the Max Day is 3 days away! Chemistry is fundraising for Energy & U, an explosive outreach program for metro-area 3rd-5th grade students. Thanks to the generosity of Terry and Kym Smith and their family, all gifts up to $5,000 will be matched! crowdfund.umn.edu/participants...

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I'm supporting University of Minnesota Foundation!

Crowdfunding for University of Minnesota causes

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UMN Department of Chemistry @umnchemistry.bsky.social · 22/10/2025

Chemistry’s Mass Spectrometry Laboratory Director, Dr. Joseph Dalluge, was recently honored with the Research Technical Staff Award from UMN RIO! We are #UMNProud of Joe and his meaningful impact on the department and the University. 🌟 cse.umn.edu/chem/news/dr...

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Dr. Joseph Dalluge receives Research Technical Staff Award

MINNEAPOLIS / ST. PAUL (10/22/2025) – The University of Minnesota Research and Innovation Office (RIO) recently announced the winners of the Research Technical Staff Award, which recognizes staff for ...

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UMN Department of Chemistry @umnchemistry.bsky.social · 21/10/2025

A breakthrough for Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy: an interdisciplinary UMN research team, including Chemistry Regents Prof. Timothy Lodge, has developed a therapeutic approach that is about 150,000 times more effective than similar existing treatments. Published in PNAS! 💥🧪 cse.umn.edu/chem/news/um...

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UMN research team discovers new therapy potential for Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy

MINNEAPOLIS / ST. PAUL (10/21/2025) – An interdisciplinary team of researchers from the University of Minnesota has published new research that could could change the way Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy (...

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UMN Department of Chemistry @umnchemistry.bsky.social · 16/10/2025

We’re proud to introduce the Wayland E. Noland Organic Chemistry Floor at Fraser Hall, home to four state-of-the-art labs for undergraduate teaching. Named in memory of Professor Emeritus Wayland Noland, it honors his 64 years of service and lasting impact on chemistry education.

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Introducing the Wayland E. Noland Organic Chemistry Floor at Fraser Hall

MINNEAPOLIS / ST. PAUL (10/10/2025) – Thanks to the generosity of the Wayland E. Noland Foundation, the Department of Chemistry has a new name for the Lower Level of the new Chemistry Undergraduate Te...

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UMN Department of Chemistry @umnchemistry.bsky.social · 09/10/2025

Congrats to the 2025 Chemistry Nobel laureates! UMN Chemistry's Prof. Theresa Reineke, one of Omar Yaghi’s first graduate students, shared her insights with NYT and Scientific American – a testament to the lasting impact of mentorship in chemistry. www.scientificamerican.com/article/2025...

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2025 Chemistry Nobel Goes to Molecular Sponges That Purify Water, Store Energy and Clean Up the Environment

Three scientists, including one from the U.S., share the 2025 Nobel Prize in Chemistry for developing “metal-organic frameworks,” versatile molecular cages that can trap contaminants, store energy and...

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UMN Department of Chemistry @umnchemistry.bsky.social · 02/10/2025

The Chemistry-Biology Interface Training Grant isn’t just one of the longest-running student training grants at the University of Minnesota – it’s one of the longest-running training grants in the nation! Explore the program's story here: cse.umn.edu/chem/news/ch... 🧬 🧪 @cse.umn.edu

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Chemistry-Biology Interface Training Grant renewed with National Institutes of Health funding

MINNEAPOLIS / ST. PAUL (10/2/2025) – The Chemistry-Biology Interface Training Grant (CBITG) isn’t just one of the longest-running student training grants at the University of Minnesota – it’s one of t...

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UMN Department of Chemistry @umnchemistry.bsky.social · 05/09/2025

Every year at our Kickoff Seminar, we recognize students who demonstrated excellence in teaching, research, and classwork in the previous school year. This year 20 students were honored with Outstanding TA awards, Excellence Fellowships, and more. Check it out! cse.umn.edu/chem/news/tw...

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Twelve students recognized as excellent TAs

MINNEAPOLIS / ST. PAUL (9/5/2025) – At the Department of Chemistry’s Kickoff Seminar on September 4th, 20 Chemistry PhD students were recognized with honors and awards for their excellence and hard wo...

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UMN Department of Chemistry @umnchemistry.bsky.social · 29/08/2025

We had a great day doing Chemistry outreach education at the Minnesota State Fair earlier this week! Turns out we love talking about the chemistry of deep frying almost as much as we love all the deep friend goodness-on-a-stick the fair has to offer! cse.umn.edu/chem/news/de... 🎡 🍟 🎟️

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Deep fried chemistry: outreach at the Minnesota State Fair

MINNEAPOLIS / ST. PAUL (8/29/2025) – What do Pronto Pups, funnel cake, and fresh french fries all have in common? They’re all deep fried, of course! And while deep frying is a time-honored method for ...

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UMN Department of Chemistry @umnchemistry.bsky.social · 18/08/2025

ACS Fall 2025 is officially underway! Here's your guide to presentations and posters by UMN chemists: docs.google.com/document/d/1... #ACSFall2025

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UMN Department of Chemistry @umnchemistry.bsky.social · 14/08/2025

Newly-published research from the Lamb Lab explores how dipoles affect the way polymers behave. UMN polymer research plays a key role in the effort to support a future that’s efficient, sustainable, and innovative. 🌱 🧲 🧪 @jacs.acspublications.org @cse.umn.edu cse.umn.edu/chem/news/bu...

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Building better polymers: New research in JACS from the Lamb Lab

MINNEAPOLIS / ST. PAUL (08/13/2025) – Polymers are long chains of molecules that make up many of the materials we use every day: from plastic shopping bags, to sneakers, to chewing gum. Chemists can a...

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UMN Department of Chemistry @umnchemistry.bsky.social · 12/08/2025

We're just one week away from the UMN Chemistry Alumni & Friends Breakfast at ACS Fall 2025 in Washington D.C.! 🍳 🥞 It's not too late to add the breakfast to your registration. We welcome UMN students, faculty, alumni, collaborators, & friends of the department to join. We hope to see you there! 🌟

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UMN Department of Chemistry @umnchemistry.bsky.social · 22/07/2025

Chemistry PhD candidate Ikumi Ellis recently earned the NSF Graduate Research Fellowship! As a member of the Boiteau Lab, she studies environmental chemistry to address challenges in agriculture, energy, and ecosystem health. 🌱 🌟 Read more: cse.umn.edu/chem/news/ik... #UMNProud @cse.umn.edu

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Ikumi Ellis earns NSF Graduate Research Fellowship

MINNEAPOLIS / ST. PAUL (7/22/2025) – Department of Chemistry PhD candidate Ikumi Ellis recently earned a fellowship from the National Science Foundation (NSF) Graduate Research Fellowship Program (GRF...

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UMN Department of Chemistry @umnchemistry.bsky.social · 18/07/2025

Through an intercontinental academic partnership, six UMN chemists have earned the the prestigious Royal Society of Chemistry Dalton Horizon Prize! Congratulations to Bittu Chandra, Nabhendu Pal, Abishek Das, Yuan Sheng, Larry Que, and Victor Young! 🌟 @cse.umn.edu cse.umn.edu/chem/news/si...

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Six UMN chemists earn Royal Society of Chemistry Dalton Horizon Prize

MINNEAPOLIS / ST. PAUL (7/18/2025) – Through an intercontinential academic partnership, Regents Professor Emeritus Larry Que, four Que group alumni, and Dr. Victor Young have earned the the prestigiou...

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UMN Department of Chemistry @umnchemistry.bsky.social · 14/07/2025

Chemistry PhD students Rana Abdu and Manuraj Kallumkal have been named 2025 Merck Next Gen Leaders in Chemistry! The award recognizes outstanding research achievements by graduate students in chemistry. Way to go, Manu and Rana! #UMNProud 🌟 Read more: cse.umn.edu/chem/news/ra...

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Rana Abdu and Manuraj Kallumkal named Merck Next Gen Leaders in Chemistry

MINNEAPOLIS / ST. PAUL (7/11/2025) – Chemistry PhD students Rana Abdu and Manuraj Kallumkal have been named 2025 Merck Next Gen Leaders in Chemistry. The award recognizes outstanding research achievem...

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UMN Department of Chemistry @umnchemistry.bsky.social · 10/06/2025

Following more than forty years of distinguished service, pioneering leadership, and innovative research, Wayne Gladfelter officially retired from the Department of Chemistry on May 25th. We wish Wayne all the best in his next chapter! cse.umn.edu/chem/news/pr...

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Professor Wayne Gladfelter retires after 46 years of innovation and leadership at UMN

MINNEAPOLIS / ST. PAUL (6/10/2025) – College of Science and Engineering Distinguished Professor Wayne L. Gladfelter officially retired from the Department of Chemistry on May 25, 2025. Over the course...

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UMN Department of Chemistry @umnchemistry.bsky.social · 28/05/2025

Chemistry grad student MaKenna Koble recently earned not one, but two prestigious awards in recognition of her outstanding science & service! Congratulations, MaKenna, on these well-deserved honors. 🌟 Read more about her awards from the DOE & the UMN President's Office: cse.umn.edu/chem/news/ma...

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UMN Department of Chemistry @umnchemistry.bsky.social · 07/05/2025

Here's another insider look into the Chemistry Undergraduate Teaching Laboratory project! Things are really starting to come together – we can't wait to welcome students to this space after summer break! #UMNProud www.youtube.com/shorts/fkMDm...

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Insider look: New building construction project!

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UMN Department of Chemistry @umnchemistry.bsky.social · 25/04/2025

It's CSE Student Support Week, and the Neon Award is back for its second year! 🏆 This award will recognize an exceptional undergraduate chemistry major from the class of 2025 – help us spread the word or click the link below to make a gift! @umncse.bsky.social z.umn.edu/NeonAward2025

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UMN Department of Chemistry @umnchemistry.bsky.social · 23/04/2025

Pssst... Want to take a peek inside of our new Undergraduate Chemistry Laboratory Building? A lot of things are coming together – we can't wait to welcome students to this new space in the fall! youtube.com/shorts/F0Dlm... @umncse.bsky.social

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Sneak Peek: New UMN Chemistry Lab Building

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UMN Department of Chemistry @umnchemistry.bsky.social · 02/04/2025

Assistant Professor Jessica Lamb (@ewerpointe.bsky.social) recently earned a new title – McKnight Land-Grant Professor! The award recognizes outstanding contributions by assistant professors at UMN. Congratulations, Jessica! #UMNProud Read Jessica's story here: cse.umn.edu/chem/news/as...

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Assistant Professor Jessica Lamb named McKnight Land-Grant Professor

MINNEAPOLIS / ST. PAUL (4/2/2025) – Assistant Professor Jessica Lamb has been awarded the 2025-27 McKnight Land-Grant Professorship. The award aims to support highly-promising junior faculty members w...

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UMN Department of Chemistry @umnchemistry.bsky.social · 24/03/2025

ACS Spring 2025 is here! 🌱 🧬 🗓️ 🧪 Check out the schedule of UMN talks below, or view the PDF version at z.umn.edu/ScheduleACS. We hope everyone has an energizing, productive, and FUN time at the meeting! @acs.org

This is a schedule for the ACS meeting. The readable PDF version is linked in the post.

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Alex Grenning @ochemgrenning.bsky.social · 18/03/2025

I am now on #bluesky! #FirstPost to report (tinyurl.com/4n4tyau7) that physicochemically altered variants of (hetero)cyclohexanecarboxylate are accessible by a 2-step 1,3-bis-trifluoromethylation then oxidative malononitrile FGI to carboxylates. We envisage that such building blocks... 1/2

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UMN Department of Chemistry @umnchemistry.bsky.social · 10/02/2025

Prof. William C. K. Pomerantz and his collaborators have been awarded a $3.5M grant through the National Cancer Institute at the NIH. The grant will fund the team’s work in the area of epigenetic therapy. Way to go, Will! 🔬 cse.umn.edu/chem/news/po...

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Pomerantz awarded $3.5M from National Institutes for Health for cancer research

MINNEAPOLIS / ST. PAUL (1/30/2025) – Merck Professor of Chemistry William C. K. Pomerantz and his collaborative team at St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital have been awarded a $3,500,000 grant throu...

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UMN Department of Chemistry @umnchemistry.bsky.social · 21/01/2025

Welcome back to campus, Gophers! The CSE Career fair is just two weeks away! Join the college at 3M Arena at Mariucci on Tuesday, February 4th from noon - 5 p.m. Learn more here: z.umn.edu/CSE_Career_F... 💼 💻 📄

Maroon and gold graphic for the 2025 CSE Career Fair on Tuesday, February 4th.

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UMN Department of Chemistry @umnchemistry.bsky.social · 14/01/2025

Wondering what we've been up to lately? We've been busy hosting Energy & U! This month we are hosting 20 explosive chemistry shows for more than 6,000 metro-area elementary school students. Here are a few photos from Prof. Kelsey Stoerzinger's presentation last week. 🔥 🧨 🧪

A presenter lights a bubble bath of methane bubbles on fire on a theater stage, with a photo of cows in the background.

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UMN Department of Chemistry @umnchemistry.bsky.social · 20/12/2024

Are you going to the Spring ACS Meeting in San Diego? We invite all UMN Chemistry alumni, collaborators, and friends to join us for our tradition of networking brunch on March 25th! 🍳🥓🧃 You can add the event to your ACS registration at checkout. We hope to see some of you there!

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Christy Haynes @clh731.bsky.social · 18/12/2024

New drone photos of our University of Minnesota Department of Chemistry Teaching Building in progress, side-by-side with the original renderings. It is coming along and looking beautiful (even with the #IcyMississippi in the foreground). #UMNProud #Fall2025

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Design rendering of the University of Minnesota Chemistry Teaching Building

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UMN Department of Chemistry @umnchemistry.bsky.social · 18/12/2024

Hi Bluesky 👋 We're looking forward to sharing our departmental news on this new platform. Please spread the word that we've joined!

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