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Kathryn Riley

16 Faculty Begin Tenure-Track, Three-Year Appointments

September 12th, 2018

Among them is Assistant Professor of Chemistry and Biochemistry Kathryn Riley '10, whose research involves the development of analytical techniques for the characterization of nanomaterials. Read More: 16 Faculty Begin Tenure-Track, Three-Year Appointments

Nsoki Mavinga

Ten Faculty Across the Disciplines Recognized with Tenure, Promotions

September 10th, 2018

Mathematician Nsoki Mavinga joins colleagues in biology, chemistry, classics, computer science, Japanese, political science, and psychology. Read More: Ten Faculty Across the Disciplines Recognized with Tenure, Promotions

Zac O'Dell '20 helps two middle school students explain the chemistry behind fireworks.

Poster Session for Summer Outreach Program

August 1st, 2018

Zac O'Dell '20 helps two middle school students explain the chemistry behind fireworks. Read More: Poster Session for Summer Outreach Program

Christopher Graves

Listen: Chemist Christopher Graves on Constructing Through Chemistry

July 20th, 2018

"As chemists, we take these building blocks and we transform them," Graves says, "so we can also make beautiful structural motifs that have a very specific purpose." Read More: Listen: Chemist Christopher Graves on Constructing Through Chemistry

Sparkler

The Science of Celebrating

July 6th, 2018

To coincide with July 4, Swarthmore students and faculty taught students in the Science for Kids program about chemical reactions that glow. Read More: The Science of Celebrating

Patricia Reilly

Watch: The Chemistry of Art

June 21st, 2018

A science lab became an artists’ studio as one interdisciplinary course explored the intersection of chemistry and art. Read More: Watch: The Chemistry of Art

Barrett Powell and Paul Rablen at ACS Award Dinner

Barrett Powell, Class of 2018, Honored with the 2018 ACS Undergraduate Scholastic Achievement Award

May 15th, 2018

Barrett Powell '18 and Professor Paul Rablen at the ACS Awards Dinner Read More: Barrett Powell, Class of 2018, Honored with the 2018 ACS Undergraduate Scholastic Achievement Award

Welcome Class of 2020 to Chemistry & Biochemistry

Welcome Reception for the Newly Accepted Class of 2020 Chemistry and Biochemistry Majors and Minors

May 15th, 2018

Chemistry & Biochemistry Department Welcome Class of 2020 Majors and Minors Read More: Welcome Reception for the Newly Accepted Class of 2020 Chemistry and Biochemistry Majors and Minors

Anna Mischel '18

10 Snapshots of Senior Research

May 14th, 2018

From psychology to studio art, a sampling of 10 senior research projects shared with the campus community at the third annual Senior Showcase. Read More: 10 Snapshots of Senior Research

Henry Wilson '18 and Linda Lin '20 with awards

Chemistry Students Stand Out at Research Convention

May 10th, 2018

Henry Wilson '18 and Linda Lin '20 both earned second-place awards at the convention, which gathers over 200 students from 15 academic institutions. Read More: Chemistry Students Stand Out at Research Convention

Mackinsey Smith '19

Honors Candidates Mackinsey Smith '19 and Deondre Jordan '19 Receive Goldwater Recognition

April 25th, 2018

Smith (left) was named a Goldwater Scholar while Jordan garnered honorable mention. Read More: Honors Candidates Mackinsey Smith '19 and Deondre Jordan '19 Receive Goldwater Recognition

Dr. Bennett Lorber '64

Parrots and Pandemics: The Infectious Enthusiasm of Bennett Lorber '64

March 27th, 2018

Lorber, a renowned infectious disease expert, discussed outbreaks, both real and fictional, with a chemistry seminar. Read More: Parrots and Pandemics: The Infectious Enthusiasm of Bennett Lorber '64

Marc Edwards

Listen: Engineer Marc Edwards on Truth-Seeking in an Age of Tribalism

February 20th, 2018

Edwards examines how government regulators, unethical scientists, and misguided activists contributed to the water crisis in Flint, Mich. Read More: Listen: Engineer Marc Edwards on Truth-Seeking in an Age of Tribalism

Hayley Raymond '18

Women's Basketball, Swim Teams Aid Puerto Rican Recovery Efforts During Training Trips

January 24th, 2018

Members of the teams, including Hayley Raymond ’18, used the trip as an opportunity to help with the recovery process. Read More: Women's Basketball, Swim Teams Aid Puerto Rican Recovery Efforts During Training Trips

Mole Day Cake

Mole Day 2017

October 23rd, 2017

Mole Day is celebrated annually on October 23 from 6:02 a.m. to 6:02 p.m., and commemorates Avogadro's Number (6.02 x 10^23), which is a basic measuring unit in chemistry. Read More: Mole Day 2017

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