College Of Chemistry - UC Berkeley

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09/01/2026

From advancing life-saving technology to advocating for the fundamental building blocks of human well-being, College of Chemistry alumnus Dick Levy embodies what it means to serve the public good.

Throughout his career, Dick’s dedication to public health has mirrored the core pillars of the College of Chemistry's mission: education, research, and service. Just as our work in the lab tackles the invisible systems that keep society running -- ensuring clean air, safe water, and human health -- Dick has applied that same rigor to public safety and health infrastructure.

Science isn't just performed at the bench; it lives in the real-world impact it creates for communities. Thank you, Dick, for demonstrating how deep expertise and a passion for public service can build a safer, healthier world for us all.

Chemistry PhD students David, Carlyn and Alex stop by GBO today 💙💛
08/24/2026

Chemistry PhD students David, Carlyn and Alex stop by GBO today 💙💛

Golden Bear Orientation is just around the corner! 🐻💙💛New students, get ready to start your journey at the College of Ch...
08/14/2026

Golden Bear Orientation is just around the corner! 🐻💙💛

New students, get ready to start your journey at the College of Chemistry. Find all the details you need here: https://bit.ly/4wNUgMp

When you arrive, stop by to grab some College swag and learn how you can share your student experience highlights and stories with us throughout your time here!

For advising appointments, follow this schedule:
📍 Last Names A-E: 100 Lewis with Heidi Maqueos
📍 Last Names F-K & Y-Z: 2 Physics with Tina Truong
📍 Last Names L-R: 3 Physics with TBD & Jahzeel Flores Morales
📍 Last Names S-X: 106 Stanley with Shamaya Pellum

We can't wait to welcome you to the College of Chemistry family!

Out of thousands of proposals nationwide, the College of Chemistry was selected as one of just 278 teams awarded fundin...
07/25/2026

Out of thousands of proposals nationwide, the College of Chemistry was selected as one of just 278 teams awarded funding for groundbreaking research under the U.S. Department of Energy's Genesis Mission.

Professor John F. Hartwig, Dow Professor of Sustainable Chemistry, and his team will lead a project that uses artificial intelligence to solve chemistry's "small data" problem – a major bottleneck in designing better catalysts.

While standard AI usually fails when data is scarce, Professor Hartwig's approach combines two pretrained models: a large language model and a 3D quantum-physics model trained on more than 500 million calculations. This innovative framework will predict and design custom catalysts for industrial reactions using fewer lab measurements.

The result? Cleaner chemical reactions that require less energy to produce the plastics, fuels, and medicines our modern economy depends on. 💙💛

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Meet the CoC’s new Social Media Intern!Elba is an incoming freshman majoring in Electrical Engineering & Computer Scienc...
07/22/2026

Meet the CoC’s new Social Media Intern!

Elba is an incoming freshman majoring in Electrical Engineering & Computer Sciences (EECS) with a passion for creative storytelling and technology. Outside of her studies and content creation, you can find her playing music or on the hunt for the best local drinks around campus.

If you see her around looking for content, we hope you’ll indulge her! 🌟

Celebrating America's 250th anniversary means celebrating the power of public higher education! 🐻https://bit.ly/4fFR002B...
07/17/2026

Celebrating America's 250th anniversary means celebrating the power of public higher education! 🐻
https://bit.ly/4fFR002

Berkeley biochemist Melvin Calvin used carbon-14 to unlock the secrets of photosynthesis, mapping how plants convert light into carbohydrates. His discovery not only advanced our understanding of plant biology but also helped scientists improve crop yields around the world.

The work earned Calvin the 1961 Nobel Prize in Chemistry — another example of how Berkeley research transforms our world.

Stay tuned for more stories showcasing Berkeley's contributions to American progress and success! Go Bears! 💙💛

Our third cohort of Summer Undergraduate Research Diversity (SURD) students has arrived at the College of Chemistry!SURD...
07/08/2026

Our third cohort of Summer Undergraduate Research Diversity (SURD) students has arrived at the College of Chemistry!

SURD provides students from populations typically underrepresented in chemistry and chemical engineering with hands-on research opportunities that will help shape their future careers.

This summer, we're hosting four students from HBCUs and three UC Berkeley transfer students for 10 weeks of intensive research and training. We're excited to support their growth as the next generation of scientists and engineers.

Let the research begin! 🧪

Our third cohort of Summer Undergraduate Research Diversity (SURD) students has arrived at the College of Chemistry! SUR...
07/08/2026

Our third cohort of Summer Undergraduate Research Diversity (SURD) students has arrived at the College of Chemistry!

SURD provides students from populations typically underrepresented in chemistry and chemical engineering with hands-on research opportunities that will help shape their future careers.

This summer, we're hosting four students from HBCUs and three UC Berkeley transfer students for 10 weeks of intensive research and training. We're excited to support their growth as the next generation of scientists and engineers.

Let the research begin! 🧪

06/26/2026

The LED UV lamps used to cure gel polish emit UVA light, which may increase skin cancer risk with repeated exposure. Alexander Katz in our CBE department developed Magan's HandShield™—a spray-on barrier designed to help protect skin from UVA during gel nail appointments without affecting the polish.

Professor Karthik Shekhar's research explores a fascinating question: How does biological electricity work in the body a...
06/24/2026

Professor Karthik Shekhar's research explores a fascinating question: How does biological electricity work in the body at the microscopic scale?

Electrical signals propagate within and between neurons to trigger sensations that underpin our behavior and thoughts. "We know something about what elements give rise to it," says Shekhar about bioelectricity, "but we don't fully understand the mechanism of how you go from those microscopic elements to the full macroscopic response."

The chemical engineer and neuroscientist recently received the Philomathia Prize to advance this groundbreaking research into the bioelectric basis of neural activity—a project that emerged through conversations with his departmental colleague and co-investigator, Associate Professor Kranthi Mandadapu.

"I could not have imagined any other place than Berkeley to do this research," Shekhar said. "As long as you are working on something intellectually interesting, as long as you're doing technically rigorous work, you are given the freedom to pursue it."

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