The department of chemistry and biochemistry at the University of Arkansas strives for excellence in research, teaching and service in chemistry—the central science. We aspire to positions of leadership regarding the discovery of new scientific knowledge, the training of students, and the economic development of the State of Arkansas. We seek to recruit and retain a diverse group of the best faculty, students and staff to address the challenges of the future through interdisciplinary and multidisciplinary research and education.

 

 

DEPARTMENTAL EVENTS

Departmental seminars are held on Mondays from 3-3:55PM in CHEM 144

FEB 10 2025 | Sarah Hesse – SLAC National Accelerator Laboratory – "Illuminating Polymer Structure and Behavior with Synchrotron X-rays"

FEB 17 2025 | Zhenhua Zeng, Purdue University – "Precise Computational Design of Electrocatalysts for Hydrogen Fuel Cells and Water Electrolysis"

FEB 24 2025 | R. Kip Guy, University of Kentucky College of Pharmacy – "Discovery and Early Development of a Novel Antimalarial"

MAR 3 2025 | Lyle Isaacs, University of Maryland"Molecular Containers: From Basic Science to Biomedical Applications"

MAR 10 2025 | Peter Njoki, Hampton University "Engaging Undergraduate Students in Heterostructure Nanomaterials Research"

MAR 17 2025 | Michael Johnson, University of Kansas – "Zebrafish as a Model of Neuronal Function and Disease"

MAR 24 2025 | No Seminar – Spring Break/ACS Meeting

MAR 31 2025 | Shutang Chen, Honda Research Institute USA, Inc. – "Optimizing Fuel Cell Catalyst’s Performance to Support Practical Application Goals"

APR 7 2025 | Joseph DuChene – University of Massachusetts Amherst– "Sustainable Living Through Electrochemistry"

APR 14 2025 | Pulay Lecture Series: Harry F. King, University at Buffalo"History of Molecular Electronic Theory"

APR 21 2025 | No Seminar – Honors Day Symposium

APR 28 2025 | Tim Arthur, Toyota Research Institute of North America – "The Toyota Research Institute of North America"