UCLA Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry

Congratulations to “The Kaner Group at UCLA and SILQ Technologies” team, winners of the Royal Society of Chemistry’s 2026 Materials Chemistry Horizon Prize! https://www.chemistry.ucla.edu/news/ucla-led-team-wins-royal-society-of-chemistrys-2026-materials-chemistry-horizon-prize/

Congratulations to Professor Neil Garg on receiving the Royal Society of Chemistry’s 2026 Centenary Prize! UCLA College https://www.chemistry.ucla.edu/news/neil-garg-wins-royal-society-of-chemistrys-2026-centenary-prize/

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Congratulations to department chair Alex Spokoyny, who is one of 18 U.S. academic researchers chosen for the US Defense Science Study Group (DSSG) class of 2027-28!

Read more: https://www.chemistry.ucla.edu/news/alexander-spokoyny-chosen-for-u-s-defense-science-study-group/

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May 27, 2026 | 2026 Nanovation Competition Showcases California’s Next Generation of Innovators - California NanoSystems Institute CNSI’s 9th Annual 2026 Nanovation Competition was the biggest yet, featuring 11 outstanding teams from across California. Students presented innovative nanoscience-based product proposals tackling a wide range of important real-world challenges. Third...

Congratulations to chemical biology graduate student Glenn Nurwono (Park and Tang groups) on receiving UCLA’s 2026 Distinguished Teaching Award for Teaching Assistants! Read more: https://www.chemistry.ucla.edu/news/2026-distinguished-teaching-award-for-teaching-assistants/

Congratulations to UCLA Chemistry & Biochemistry Professor Jorge Torres on receiving UCLA’s 2026 Distinguished Teaching Award for Senate Faculty in Undergraduate Mentorship! 🎉Read more: https://www.chemistry.ucla.edu/news/jorge-torres-receives-2026-distinguished-teaching-award-for-senate-faculty/

Congratulations to UCLA Chemistry & Biochemistry Professor Sarah Tolbert on receiving UCLA’s 2026 Distinguished Teaching Award for Senate Faculty in Community-Engaged Teaching! 🎉Read more: https://www.chemistry.ucla.edu/news/sarah-tolbert-receives-2026-distinguished-teaching-award-for-senate-faculty/ CNSIEducation