Ithaca College Chemistry Department

At a January 2026 ceremony at the National Institute of Standards and Technology, Stephan J. Stranick was honored and his portrait was hung in the honorary portrait gallery for distinguished NIST scientists. Steve was a 1989 graduate of Ithaca College with a B.S. in Chemistry and received his Ph.D. in Chemistry from the Pennsylvania State University, in 1994. He was also a veteran, having served in the U.S. Air Force. He had an award-filled graduate school career and an impressive career at NIST until his untimely death. He received numerous prestigious awards during his scientific career, including the Nobel Laureate Signature Award and the Arthur S. Flemming Award in Basic Science for his innovations in chemical imaging microscopy techniques. In 2024, he was named a NIST Fellow, a position reserved for visionary and technical leaders whose invaluable contributions allow NIST to achieve its mission.

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We are so excited to share this truly magnificent news!!

The Chemistry of Legacy | Ithaca College The Bergmarks in Perugia. The Bergmarks in Perugia.

Well said, Rishabh. So lucky to have you here and thank you!

🔬From microscope to Convocation mic! Chemistry major and Student Governance Council President Rishabh Sen ’26 is diving into research with advanced equipment and 1:1 faculty mentorship—opportunities undergrads at bigger schools often miss. Ithaca College School of Humanities and Sciences

We are so glad to have you back to give us a talk about your graduate work, Jesse Hsu! Such an accomplishment on the other hill of Ithaca. We are really proud of you. 😄 Wish you the best in your future endeavor!

This year, we have more proud chemists than before.

College promotes STEM student research through chemistry conference and in-class opportunities Every year, Ithaca College’s Department of Chemistry sends students to the American Chemical Society (ACS) conference to gain experience with research and networking opportunities. This year, Becky Craig, assistant professor in the Department of Chemistry, said she took 13 students to the conferen...

It is with sadness that we share the recent loss of Chemistry Professor William Bergmark. To his students, his colleagues, and to the scientific community at large, he was one of the greats. He will be missed.
https://www.legacy.com/us/obituaries/name/william-bergmark-obituary?id=53995843

Please join us for this special weekend if you can!

Jean Dreyfus Lectureship - Dreyfus Foundation Jean Dreyfus Lectureship for Undergraduate Institutions Eligibility Selection Budget Application Procedure Reports Additional Information Jean Dreyfus All Award Recipients Please note that program guidelines were updated on May 18, 2023. Deadline: August 3, 2023 Announcement: early November 2023 The...

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Ithaca College Named Tops for Teaching in U.S. News Rankings | Ithaca College Ithaca College is ranked #1 by U.S. News & World Report for Best Undergraduate Teaching. Ithaca College is ranked #1 by U.S. News & World Report for Best Undergraduate Teaching.

Please have a look at this great interview with Ecolectro's Chief Science Officer, Dr. Kristina Hugar, an alum from IC chemistry! Congratulations Kristina!!

Q&A with Dr. Kristina Hugar, Co-Founder and Chief Science Officer of Ecolectro Based in Ithaca, New York, Ecolectro was co-founded by Dr. Gabriel Rodríguez-Calero (CEO) and Dr. Kristina Hugar (Chief Science Officer)…

Join IC Chemistry for its 60th Anniversary during Alumni Weekend!

Greetings Chemistry and Biochemistry alumni!
The Ithaca College Chemistry Department is celebrating its 60th Anniversary (IC60) during the 2023 Alumni Weekend, which will be back on South Hill this year from October 27-29. We hope you can join us at 9:00 a.m. on Saturday, October 28 in CNS 115 to meet fellow alumni over breakfast with exciting updates in the department. We will then head upstairs to mingle with student research posters, coffee, and department tours before convening for a catered lunch in the Klingenstein Lounge at 11:30, all timed perfectly for you to attend the afternoon football game or other Alumni Weekend events! As long as you pre-register, there is no cost for attending the IC60 events. Registration for Alumni Weekend will open soon, but you can reserve your hotel at a discounted rate now. We hope to see you there!
https://alumni.ithaca.edu/pages/alumni-weekend/alumniweekend2023

For those who cannot attend during Alumni Weekend, we are also excited to announce the Chemistry Department was awarded a grant by The Camille & Henry Dreyfus Foundation to fund a visit with two lectures by Stanley Whittingham who shared the 2019 Nobel Prize in Chemistry for his development of lithium-ion batteries. Professor Whittingham will visit Ithaca College Campus from Thursday, October 19 through Saturday, October 21. Please e-mail [email protected] if you would like to attend his scientific lecture on Thursday evening, October 19, or his general audience lecture on Saturday, October 21.
All our best,
IC Chemistry

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