JMU Chemistry

Keynote Speaker, Alum Dr. Jeff Keister, gave a great talk Friday afternoon to conclude our Purple and Gold Jubilee Spring symposium! Congratulations to all the students recognized during our annual award presentation!

Our Purple and Gold Jubilee Spring Symposium took place this past Thursday and Friday! All the student presenters did a fantastic job showcasing their hard work, passion, and dedication. We couldn’t be prouder of everything they’ve accomplished! Thank you to everyone who came to support!

As part of President Jim's Inaugural events, Emily Euler and Conor Bourke presented at the REDI session, emphasizing the impact of undergraduate research! Great job representing all our student's hard work!

Huge thank you to everyone who came out to ChemFest and to all the student volunteers who helped make it happen! We had a great time learning and teaching the community about chemistry!

From royalty to reactions 👑🧪

Meet the professor who’s redefining what it means to lead—with curiosity, creativity, and a passion for transforming more than just molecules. Dr. Donna Amenta’s story is one of science, persistence, and inspiration.

Read more about how she’s making an impact at JMU and beyond at the link in our bio💜✨

Today is Giving Day! Thanks to our own Dr. Tom and Doreen Devore, the first 50 donors to the Chemistry Undergraduate Research Endowment will unlock $50K for student research. Join us! bit.ly/givingday_chem26

Tomorrow is Giving Day! Help support hands-on undergraduate research in Chemistry and see students like Shyleigh Good explore new discoveries. 🧪bit.ly/givingday_chem26

This Thursday is Giving Day! Join the Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry in celebrating 50 years of undergraduate research by donating! 🧪💜💛
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From classroom to cutting-edge research — discover how JMU students have been making an impact in chemistry for 50 years.

Building Scientists from the Ground Up: 50 Years of Chemistry Research This spring, JMU’s Chemistry & Biochemistry department will celebrate the 50th anniversary of its Spring Symposium, marking five decades of formally recognizing undergraduate research.

Purple & Gold Jubilee: 50 Years of Undergraduate Research

Join JMU Chemistry as it celebrates the beginning of an incredible Jubilee year.
For 50 years, we have engaged students in faculty-mentored research. JMU faculty saw the value of undergraduate research decades before other institutions. We set the standard for preparing students for careers in industry, medicine and teaching.

From now until April 2027, we will celebrate our departmental Jubilee. We will remember the faculty, staff, and students who were instrumental in shaping JMU Chemistry into the premiere undergraduate research program that it is today.