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Dishan Das (Margulis group) Receives Best Poster Award at ACS Physical Division
Friday, August 28, 2026
Dishan Das (Margulis group) received the Best Poster Award at ACS Physical Division at the ACS National Fall 2026 meeting this past week in Chicago. Congratulations, Dishan!
University of Iowa researchers examine the environmental journey of everyday chemicals
Friday, August 28, 2026
A team of researchers from the University of Iowa and the University of Colorado Boulder recently explored what happens to the chemicals in personal care products after they wash down the drain or evaporate into the air.
A Great Summer for Chemistry Research Grant Success
Monday, August 24, 2026
Despite the current challenging environment in obtaining critical external research funding, we are very happy for our faculty who have recently received new grants to support their research programs. Many of these are multi-year awards and support numerous students in our degree programs. These new research grants collectively total $2.3M.
Chemistry student awarded Dr. Ken Magid Scholarship to intern abroad
Thursday, August 6, 2026
11 undergraduate students participate in internships abroad in summer 2026, thanks to support from the Dr. Ken Magid Scholarship. The fund was established by the late Linda Baker (BA English ’68) in memory of her former mentor, author and child behaviorist Dr. Kenneth Magid.
Florence Williams Promoted to Associate Professor
Monday, July 27, 2026
Florence Williams has been officially promoted to Associate Professor as of July 2026. She has been with the University of Iowa since 2019.
Scott Daly Promoted to Full Professor
Monday, July 27, 2026
Scott Daly has officially been promoted to Full Professor as of July 2026. He has been with the University of Iowa Department of Chemistry since 2014.
A new way to capture water — from air and with sunlight
Wednesday, June 24, 2026
Researchers in the Department of Chemistry have created a three-dimensional lattice that captures water from the air and stores it.
Staff spotlight: Shonda Monette cultivates connection across CLAS
Wednesday, June 17, 2026
Over the past 25 years, Shonda Monette has known the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences as a graduate student, faculty member, administrator in the Department of Chemistry, and now, president of CLAS Staff Council.
