Department of Chemistry at the University of Minnesota

04/24/2026

Professor Marc Hillmyer has been elected as a member of the American Academy of Arts and Sciences. We're of Marc and his leading-edge sustainable polymer research. 🌟

MINNEAPOLIS / ST. PAUL (04/24/2026) – The American Academy of Arts and Sciences has elected University of Minnesota Department of Chemistry Professor Marc Hillmyer as a member. The honor recognizes his significant contributions to research and leadership in the field of chemistry and beyond.Distin...

04/14/2026

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04/02/2026

Do you remember “your drawer” at the lab bench? We’re inviting alumni and friends to connect directly to the student experience by dedicating a drawer in the new Wayland E. Noland Organic Chemistry Lab with a $100 gift. Your support ensures students have fully equipped lab spaces for hands-on discovery.

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03/27/2026

Distinguished McKnight University Professor Erin Carlson has been elected as a fellow of the American Association for the Advancement of Science! 🌟

Over the course of her professorial career, Erin has been recognized as an innovator in the interdisciplinary area of chemical biology, a leader in mentorship and training, and a strong advocate for inclusive excellence.

The Department of Chemistry is proud to celebrate Erin and her outstanding accomplishment.

MINNEAPOLIS / ST. PAUL (03/26/2026) – Department of Chemistry Professor Erin E. Carlson has been elected as a fellow of the American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS). She is one of five faculty from the University of Minnesota elected to the AAAS this year.Carlson joined the Depar...

02/24/2026

From the classroom to careers that make an impact, our graduates are ready for what’s next! 🧑‍🔬

02/17/2026

We believe great science starts with great mentorship. 🧪💚

02/10/2026

Bold questions.
Real impact.
The University of Minnesota Department of Chemistry is where ideas turn into discovery.
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02/06/2026

Professor 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! 🌟

The honorary position is made possible through generous endowed gifts from Professor Emeritus W. Ronald Gentry, who served on the Chemistry faculty from 1970 - 2005.

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 possible through generous endowed gifts from Professor Emeritus W. Ronald Gentry, who served on the Chemi...

01/10/2026

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11/19/2025

Give to the Max Day is TOMORROW! 🌟

Will you help us fundraise for Energy & U, an educational outreach program that brings explosive science learning to up to 10,000 metro-area students a year?

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! The Smiths are proud to support Energy and U in celebration of Terry’s chemistry degree and to advance their commitment to making STEM education accessible for all youth.

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10/22/2025

Chemistry’s Mass Spectrometry Laboratory Director, Dr. Joseph Dalluge, was recently honored with the Research Technical Staff Award from the UMN Research and Innovation Office! We are of Joe and his meaningful impact on the department and the University. 🌟

https://cse.umn.edu/chem/news/dr-joseph-dalluge-receives-research-technical-staff-award

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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 their distinguished service to the University of Minnesota research community and celebrates exemp...