Department of Chemistry Dalhousie University

Looking for the perfect Valentine’s Day gift? The Chemistry Department’s Glass Art Shop has beautiful, one‑of‑a‑kind creations—hand‑blown by our talented glassblower, Ihor Krasilia, and made to last longer than any bouquet.

Choose from stunning glass flowers, charming critters holding hearts, and other unique Valentine‑themed pieces that are sure to make someone smile. Whether you’re treating a partner, a friend, or yourself, these gifts add a touch of artistry and science to any celebration.

Visit the Glass Art Shop and find a gift that’s as unforgettable as your Valentine.

Glass Art Shop

Need a unique gift? Discover beautiful glass art created by our talented glassblower, Ihor Krasilia, from the Department of Chemistry. https://ow.ly/LKlc50UIuJO

Our own Glassblower Ihor Krasilia!

First in glass: Meet Ihor Krasilia, Dalhousie’s in‑house glassblower Specialized glassware for researchers and one-of-a-kind gifts: Krasilia, a Ukrainian who joined Dal last November, crafts it all from the glass-blowing lab.

We are so proud of Dr. Chitnis!

Dal Chemist Dr. Saurabh Chitnis has been awarded the 2023 Sloan Research Fellowship from the Alfred P. Sloan Foundation for his novel approach to exploring often unexplored parts of the periodic table: https://bit.ly/3YTymqh

From everyone here in Chemistry, we would like to wish you all a safe and happy holiday season.

We love when Dal celebrates one of our own!

Recently, Dalhousie's Dr. Erin Johnson was celebrated by colleagues, students, and others at a reception on campus, in recognition of her Steacie Prize, a prestigious national award given to young researchers: https://bit.ly/3CHZLlz

We love when one of our own gets the accolades they deserve!

Grad profile: The sun shines on Isabel Curtis MSc Chemistry grad and Governor General's Gold Medal Award winner’s research lays the groundwork for solar-driven hydrogen production.

We hope you have a happy and safe holiday season!

We would like to congratulate all the winners of our Departmental Graduate awards!
Donald R Arnold Scholarship – Toren Hynes
Dr. Jean Cooley Graduate Fellowship in Analytical Chemistry – Jessica Nickerson
Gerry Dauphinee Graduate Scholarship in Chemistry – Dylan Hale, Josh MacMillan, David Morris, Alastair Price (missing from Pic)
Douglas E. Ryan Prize for Excellent in Graduate Studies in Chemistry – Joe Bedard, Matt Margeson, Connor Simon
NO PIC – Anna Wilson Scholarship for Chemistry – Isabel Curtis

Congratulations to Prof. Mark Stradiotto who is the recipient of the 2021 CSC Rio Tinto Award, which is presented "to a scientist who has made a distinguished contribution to the fields of inorganic chemistry or electrochemistry while working in Canada".