University of Alabama Department of Chemistry & Biochemistry

03/09/2026

Youtube video describing Elena Kuehner's UA Premier award.

Recognized as the University’s top student scholar, Elena Kuehner embodies the excellence of the Catherine J. Randall Award at The University of Alabama.A ch...

10/22/2025

Ready for The Secret Life of SPICES National Chemistry Week event

10/03/2025

Apply to the Chemistry & Biochemistry graduate program for free! Free grad app week is October 6-10.

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From October 6–10, application fees are waived for eligible students applying to The University of Alabama Graduate School.
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09/10/2025

Join the Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry. We are seeking candidates for a tenure-track assistant professor position with research interests in organometallic chemistry and the ability to teach organic chemistry.

Department/Organization204421 - Chemistry RankAssistant Professor Position SummaryThe Department of Chemistry & Biochemistry at The University of Alabama seeks an outstanding individual with expertise in organometallic chemistry to fill a tenure-track position at the Assistant Professor rank beg...

09/02/2025

Senior chemistry major Elena Kuehner has been awarded an American Chemical Society Scholarship for Undergraduates in Chemistry. The ACS scholarship supports students - the scientists of tomorrow who will use the transforming power of chemistry to address global challenges.

08/29/2025

Congratuations to Dr. Igor Fedin who has been awarded a prestigious NSF CAREER award for his project entitled, "In Situ Monitoring of Synthesis of Nanoscale Materials with Electrochemistry." The CAREER awards are the National Science Foundation's most prestigious awards in support of early-career faculty who have the potential to serve as academic role models in research and education and to lead advances in the mission of their department or organization.

08/25/2025

08/25/2025

Congratuations to Prof. David Dixon who has been named the second UA Endowed Shelby Distinguished Professor. https://barefield.ua.edu/2025/06/24/chemistry-professor-becomes-second-shelby-professor/

05/13/2025

“I got here & I decided, ‘No, I want an exceptional college experience.’”

From exploring academic adventures in biology and chemistry, spinning into ballroom dancing, engaging in research & being active in UA Athletics, Reed Fowler wasted no opportunities during his time at the Capstone! 🐘 Reed's desire for "more" spurred his decision to not only move from Washington to Alabama to attend UA but also to make the most of his time here, in hopes that his journey would be his legacy.

Check out more about his time at UA & everything Reed says campus has to offer → https://go.ua.edu/3Z7Bkdh