Department of Chemistry - Illinois State University

10/10/2026

We are of Dr. Szczepura! We hope to see you at this upcoming talk!

Join Department of Chemistry - Illinois State University Distinguished Professor Lisa F. Szczepura for her Distinguished Professor Lecture, “The Many Facets of Metals: Minerals, Bulk Metals, Clusters and Applications,” on October 29 at 5 p.m. in the Bone Student Center.

Dr. Szczepura is an accomplished researcher and educator whose work explores the design of unique metal clusters and their potential applications in areas including imaging, battery materials, and catalysis. She has mentored dozens of undergraduate and graduate students and has earned national recognition for her research and teaching.

Learn more ▶️ https://go.illinoisstate.edu/lecture

10/10/2026

Illinois State University and Heartland Community College students installed off-grid solar power systems for families in the Navajo Nation living without electricity.

10/08/2026

The Department of Chemistry will be hosting a Tailgate party for the Illinois State University Homecoming game against Indiana State University on Saturday, October 24th from 11:00 a.m. until 1:30 p.m.! Students, faculty, staff, alumni, families, and friends are all welcome to come and join in the celebration.

The Department of Chemistry will be tailgating in the parking lot of the Science Lab Building located at the corner of College & Fell.

Please come out and join us for the Department of Chemistry Homecoming Tailgate party. There will be food (burgers, hotdogs, veggie burgers, and other food grilled by faculty) and beverages (Coca-Cola products, Pepsi-Cola, etc.). Feel free to bring a dish to share. There’ll be games, food, and fun for all. We hope to see you there!

10/06/2026

Congratulations to Dr. Candice E. Halbert ‘01 on her induction into the College of Arts and Sciences, Illinois State University Hall of Fame as part of the 2026 induction class. Dr. Halbert also stopped by the department to talk to students and faculty after the ceremony.

https://news.illinoisstate.edu/2026/10/cas-inducts-seven-into-hall-of-fame/

09/30/2026

Last week a group of students headed to Peoria to visit PMP Fermentation. Thanks to PMP for their hospitality in showing students around the facility and for letting our students learn first-hand about local industry and available opportunities.

09/25/2026

After en extended hiatus, ISU Chemistry is returning to semi-regular posts of items that may be of interest to our alumni, families, students, and faculty/staff. Stay tuned and thanks for your patience!

06/16/2021

We are hiring! The Academic Science Advisor will coordinate and direct undergraduate advisement of General Chemistry, Biochemistry, and Physics majors. Posting closes June 25th.

This Academic Advisor will coordinate and direct undergraduate advisement of Chemistry, Biochemistry, and Physics majors, assisting them in planning and completing their academic and career goals.

06/08/2021

EIU is looking for a chemistry stockroom manager, which is the only person in their stockroom. Please note that this is not an entry-level position.

05/23/2021

“Did someone say pizza??”🍕🍕
Did you know, if you use the code “ISU64” when you order from Papa Johns Pizza you get 30% off of your order and we get 10% back?!!😱😱
Think of us next time you are going to fill your pizza craving 🙂

05/15/2021

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