F. Sherwood Rowland and Mario Molina. Photo courtesy of UC Irvine
As we approach #EarthDay, we honor Mexican-born College of Chemistry alum Mario Molina, whose journey helped give our planet a second chance. His discovery of ozone depletion, with F. Sherwood Rowland, shown in photo, also led to the Nobel Prize. 🌎
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#DidYouKnow the College of Chemistry's Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering (CBE) Department has one of the highest concentrations of National Academy of Engineering members in the world? Read more about what this means.
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We are thrilled to welcome Nobel Prize-winning Professor of Chemistry Omar Yaghi as our Spring 2026 Commencement speaker. A world-renowned leader in molecular architecture and sustainability, his address will be a highlight for our graduating class. https://bit.ly/4tzasQ5
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We're celebrating some exciting news today! 🎉
According to the U.S. News & World Report, the College of Chemistry has once again been ranked the #1 top overall graduate program in chemistry (tie) and the #2 top overall graduate program in chemical engineering.
#1 Chemistry and #2 Chemical Engineering program 🥇🥈
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Felix Raoul Fischer and Richmond Sarpong from the College of Chemistry are among eleven UC Berkeley faculty members that have been elected 2025 Fellows of the American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS).
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Because of you, we raised over $230,000 from more than 200 donors for the College of Chemistry and met our $3,100 match! You are the reason our students have the support they need. Thank you for being a part of our community. 🌟"
#CalBigGive #givechem #berkeleychemgives
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There is one hour left, and you can still double your impact for the College of Chemistry! How much of a difference can you help us make in this last hour?
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Only 30 more donors left to reach our donor goal of 150 -- unlocking our full match! Let’s finish strong for the College of Chemistry! Every dollar counts!
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This image features a person smiling and holding two yellow stars that say "BIG GIVE." They are wearing a sweatshirt with the word "Cal" on it. Behind them is a poster with a UC Berkeley logo and a photograph of a lab. The words "TRANSFER" and "Zara" are displayed in a collage style at the top. The bottom text reads "UC Berkeley College of Chemistry BIG GIVE 3.12.26" with small stars.
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Our students are the stars of the show! ⭐ Every gift to the College of Chemistry helps these stars shine brighter. Show your support by giving today!
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Everyone at the College has hit the ground running, have you?
Through 9 pm tonight, you can support the College of Chemistry and watch your gift grow with our $3100 match, which is live all day in support of #BigGive!
Give NOW. Gifts of all size add up!
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From 9m on Wednesday, March 11 to 9pm on Thursday, March 12, the College of Chemistry is participating in UC Berkeley's annual #BigGive fundraiser. Save the link to donate by using the QR code pictured! #CalBigGive
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On Feb. 19, the College of Chemistry celebrated the "topping off" of our newest landmark, Heathcock Hall, where its final structural beam, adorned with signatures from our staff, faculty, and students, was placed.
Photos by Henry Dombey
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At this year's Healthcare Conference Taipei 2026, presented by J.P. Morgan, UC Berkeley and The Regent Taipei, the College of Chemistry gathered with other leaders to foster connections between academic research and the global health industry.
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Happy Lunar New Year to our College of Chemistry community! As we gallop into the Year of the Horse, may your experiments be as swift and your discoveries as powerful as this creature. Wishing you a year filled with breakthroughs, collaboration, and scientific excellence.
Exciting news for our College of Chemistry community! The upcoming Berkeley Bioeconomy Conference is your opportunity to engage with cutting-edge research and innovation. Learn how our work is paving the way for sustainable manufacturing and economic progress.
Congratulations to Jennifer Doudna and Nitash Balsara on their election to the National Academy of Engineering (NAE). This brings the count of UC Berkeley faculty members in the NAE to four in total.
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What do a chemical engineer, a biochemist, a roboticist and a laser dynamicist have in common? Election to the National Academy of Engineering (NAE).
This brings the count of UC Berkeley faculty members in the NAE to four in total.
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Lloyd N. Ferguson was the first Black student to earn a Ph.D. in chemistry from @ucberkeleyofficial.bsky.social and went on to help establish the National Organization for the Professional Advancement of Black Chemists and Chemical Engineers. #BlackHistoryMonth https://bit.ly/46FXCqd
This event will also feature panelist Omar Yaghi, Nobel laureate and UC Berkeley professor of chemistry 🧪
Our African chemists are not just conducting groundbreaking research; they're building bridges. From mentoring programs to scholarship support, they're paving the way for the next generation of African scientists. https://bit.ly/3YHih9i
Congratulations to Hendrik Utzat for being among the seven cross-disciplinary teams of researchers who were awarded funding in the first year of Scialog: Quantum Matter and Information ⚛️
The #NobelPrize-winning materials known as MOFs have incredible promise for #EnergyTechnology, #medicine, #CleanWater, and more. Our scientists are helping pioneer the field to make big changes from these tiny crystal sponges. ⬇️
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Wishing you and your loved ones a joyful holiday season. Thank you for your commitment to the College of Chemistry!
📷: Gab Baisas
Water & acids destroy most carbon capture materials in power plant emissions. A new solution by @ucberkeleyofficial.bsky.social @berkeleychemistry.bsky.social chemists: A three-layered nanocomposite with the CO₂-capturing core shielded on the inside.
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Scientists have engineered a three-layered nanocomposite that outperforms existing carbon capture materials. 🧪 Their work uses both metal-organic frameworks (MOFs) and covalent organic frameworks (COFs) to create a more resilient and efficient solution. https://bit.ly/3MEbeeN
From groundbreaking research to Nobel Prize-winning discoveries, our College thrives on the perspectives of our international community. We're proud to be a place where talent from around the globe unites to solve the world's most pressing challenges. https://nyti.ms/3MQvLfU
Scientists have found a way to track molecule movement during plastic recycling using NMR spectroscopy. This approach could revolutionize how we design and recycle plastics, bringing us closer to a truly circular economy. https://bit.ly/3KNBXow
Nobel Week continues: Pic 1: College of Chemistry leaders brunch the day after the ceremony. From left: Peidong Yang, Dean Toste, Professor Omar Yaghi, and Doug Clark. Pic 2: Omar Yaghi poses with his older brother Khaled Yaghi and Peidong Yang.
Professor Omar Yaghi accepts his Nobel Prize award from the Swedish King at today's Nobel award ceremony.
