Virginia Tech Department of Chemistry

09/02/2026

08/14/2026

We'll be hosting our Chemistry Alumni and Friends Social during Fall 2026 ACS in Chicago!

This is a great chance to reconnect with fellow Hokie chemistry alumni and friends, make new connections, and chat directly with our department chair, Amanda Morris.

Details:
Monday, Aug. 24 from 5:30-6:30 p.m.
Fatpour McCormick
2206 S Indiana Ave.
Chicago, IL 60616

Your $10 registration includes two drink tickets, appetizers, and a gift to the department.

Register! https://shorturl.at/t0Q3Y

08/11/2026

Esteemed Professor Emeritus Harry Dorn passed on August 6, 2026. Dorn, an internationally recognized scientist, educator, mentor, and colleague, made an indelible impact on Virginia Tech and the field of chemistry that will be felt for generations.

Dorn's pioneering contributions to fullerene chemistry and carbon nanoscience helped shape an entire field of research. His curiosity, creativity, and dedication to scientific discovery inspired students, collaborators, and fellow researchers around the world.

Beyond his remarkable scientific achievements, Dorn was known for his generosity, enthusiasm, and commitment to mentoring others. He had a gift for sharing his passion for chemistry and encouraging those around him to think bigger, dig deeper, and remain curious.

Even in recent years, Dorn continued advancing knowledge through publications, collaborations, and new projects, including manuscripts still in development and a book he was reportedly writing.

Our thoughts are with Dorn's family, friends, former students, collaborators, and all who had the privilege of knowing him. We are grateful for his many contributions to science, to Virginia Tech, and to the countless lives he touched along the way.

Find his full obituary: https://www.mccoyfuneralhome.com/obituaries/harry-dorn/ #!/Obituary

05/15/2026

Just a few shots from our Graduation Reception! Congratulations graduates — it's time to celebrate all of your amazing accomplishments.

Want to stay in touch and share your milestones? Take our Alumni Survey: https://shorturl.at/sZOIs

05/14/2026

More graduates to celebrate! Congratulations to all of our graduates — good luck at the ceremony!

Speaking of ceremony, be sure to join us at our Graduation Reception in the Davidson Hall 2nd Floor Lobby tomorrow, Friday, May 15 at 10 a.m. Be there or be square!

05/13/2026

More graduating seniors! To all of our seniors, congratulations! You're achievements are numerous, and it is time to look back and celebrate them.

Are you a graduating senior and want to be featured on our channels and department TVs? DM us what you're graduating with, where you're going next, and a favorite memory you have at Virginia Tech!

Join us for our graduation reception this Friday, May 15 at 10 a.m. in the Davidson Hall 2nd Floor Lobby — we hope to see everyone there!

05/13/2026

Congratulations to Adrian Figg, who has been named one of Chemical & Engineering News’ Talented Twelve — a national recognition of early‑career scientists using chemistry to make a difference!

Figg’s work focuses on polymers — the building blocks of many everyday materials — and on a question few tackle because of its difficulty: how to make polymers more precise, and why that precision matters.

Driven by curiosity and a willingness to take on hard problems, Figg is also pushing new approaches like high‑throughput synthesis to expand what’s possible in chemical research.

Congratulations on this well‑deserved recognition!

Read more: https://shorturl.at/IHcol

05/12/2026

Let's celebrate some more graduating seniors! To all of our seniors, congratulations on your many accomplishments the last four years.

As always, good luck to everyone wrapping up their finals — the end is almost here!

Are you a graduating senior and what to be featured on our channels? DM us what you're graduating with, where you're going next, and a favorite memory!

Join us for our graduation reception this Friday, May 15 at 10 a.m. in the Davidson Hall 2nd Floor Lobby — hope to see you all there!

05/11/2026

Join us in celebrating our 2026 graduates! Congratulations! All of our graduates are moving on to big things — here are just few.

We will also be hosting a reception for our graduates this Friday, May 15 at 10 a.m. in the Davidson Hall 2nd Floor Lobby. RSVP in bio!

Are you a 2026 chemistry graduate who wants to be featured? DM us with what you're graduating with, where you're going next, and a favorite memory!