UW-Madison Department of Chemistry

06/03/2026

UW Department of Chemistry continues to shine on the global stage
Chemistry professor Tehshik Yoon has been named a 2026 Samsung Ho-Am Prize laureate, one of Korea’s most prestigious honors, recognized for groundbreaking work in chemistry and life sciences.
His research uses low-energy visible light to drive complex chemical reactions, advancing more sustainable approaches to molecular science.
This international recognition highlights the impact of UW–Madison research and its role in advancing science that benefits society worldwide.

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The Ho-Am Foundation, a public interest organization sponsored by Samsung Group, granted the 2026 Samsung Ho-Am Prize to six leaders in the fields...

05/08/2026

🎓 A Special Chemistry Celebration 🎓
Today, the Department of Chemistry is proud to host our 2026 Graduation Celebration, honoring the remarkable achievements of our graduating students. This special event brings our community together to recognize years of dedication, discovery, and growth—both in and beyond the lab.
Join us as we celebrate the passion, perseverance, and impact of our chemistry graduates and mark this important milestone in their academic journeys. Congratulations to the Class of 2026—we are proud to celebrate you! ❤️

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05/07/2026

Finals week, chemistry style.
From balancing chemical equations to mastering reaction mechanisms, Badgers are putting in the work as the semester wraps up. Our organic chemistry students are showing what it means to stay focused, collaborate, and push through one last challenge before summer begins.
See how students across campus are buckling down — equations, study groups, and all:
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In study pods, on the Terrace, at the libraries and everywhere in between, Badgers are getting ready for the semester's last hurdle: finals.

05/06/2026

Celebrating Our Badger Chemists!
Join us as we honor the incredible achievements of our graduating students at the Chemistry Graduation Celebration. The ceremony will take place on May 8, 2026, from 3:00–4:00 p.m. in the Chemistry Building, Room S429, and will be followed by a reception.
Friends, family, and supporters are welcome to attend in person or tune in via the live stream. Let’s celebrate the hard work, perseverance, and bright futures of our chemistry graduates!
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04/24/2026

Thanks to the generosity of our donors, 124 chemistry students are turning curiosity into discovery.
At this year’s Department of Chemistry Awards Ceremony, more than $415,000 in scholarships, grants, and research support helped open lab doors, fund hands‑on research, and give students the resources they need to push science forward. Donor support doesn’t just recognize achievement—it makes future breakthroughs possible.
https://loom.ly/a8WfEm0. Thank you!

The University of Wisconsin–Madison’s Department of Chemistry held its annual Student Awards Ceremony on Thursday, April 23, 2026, celebrating 72 undergraduate students and 52 graduate students. Because of generous donations from many benefactors, the Department …

04/23/2026

We’re proud to share that Professor Helen E. Blackwell, the Norman C. Craig Professor of Chemistry, has been elected a member of the , American Academy of Arts & Sciences—one of the nation’s oldest and most prestigious honorary societies.
This honor recognizes Professor Blackwell’s outstanding contributions at the intersection of chemistry and biology, and her impactful research advancing our understanding of bacterial communication and chemical biology.
Please join us in celebrating this remarkable achievement!
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04/23/2026

Student success is the heartbeat of our department. Today, we’re recognizing the scholars whose dedication fuels innovation and shapes the future of chemistry. Come celebrate their accomplishments and cheer on the next generation of scientific leaders.
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04/20/2026

Celebrating 100 Years of Colloid & Surface Science — with UW Chemistry at the Origin Story!

Did you know the very first National Colloid Symposium was held at the University of Wisconsin–Madison back in 1923? It all started when UW Chemistry chair Joseph Howard Mathews championed the idea of bringing researchers together to spark innovation. That spark turned into a century‑long tradition that shaped an entire field.

From hosting Theodor Svedberg—whose time at UW helped lead to a Nobel Prize—to launching research that influenced industry and scientific tools worldwide, UW Chemistry played a foundational role in building the colloid and surface science community we know today.

A century later, the symposium is still going strong, still shaping science, and still carrying forward the collaborative spirit that began in Madison.

Proud of UW Chemistry’s legacy. Inspired by what’s next.

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04/17/2026

Big news from UW–Madison Chemistry!

Congratulations to Professor Randall Goldsmith, who has been named a 2026 Guggenheim Fellow — one of only 223 scholars, scientists, and artists selected from nearly 5,000 applicants. This honor recognizes his exceptional creativity and groundbreaking work in single‑molecule spectroscopy and photonic materials.

Goldsmith’s research pushes the boundaries of how we “listen” to individual molecules, revealing hidden behaviors in catalysts, biomolecules, and polymers. His innovative approaches are opening new possibilities in chemical instrumentation and even next‑generation protein sequencing.

This fellowship adds to a remarkable year for Goldsmith, who also received the 2026 ACS Division of Analytical Chemistry Award in Chemical Instrumentation.

A huge congratulations to Professor Goldsmith — and to the students and collaborators who help make this pioneering work possible.

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04/16/2026

What an amazing Day of the Badger. Thank you!