Department of Chemistry at the University of Minnesota

Professor Marc Hillmyer has been elected as a member of the American Academy of Arts and Sciences. We're of Marc and his leading-edge sustainable polymer research. 🌟

Professor Marc Hillmyer elected to American Academy of Arts and Sciences MINNEAPOLIS / ST. PAUL (04/24/2026) – The American Academy of Arts and Sciences has elected University of Minnesota Department of Chemistry Professor Marc Hillmyer as a member. The honor recognizes his significant contributions to research and leadership in the field of chemistry and beyond.Distin...

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Distinguished McKnight University Professor Erin Carlson has been elected as a fellow of the American Association for the Advancement of Science! 🌟

Over the course of her professorial career, Erin has been recognized as an innovator in the interdisciplinary area of chemical biology, a leader in mentorship and training, and a strong advocate for inclusive excellence.

The Department of Chemistry is proud to celebrate Erin and her outstanding accomplishment.

Erin E. Carlson named 2025 AAAS Fellow MINNEAPOLIS / ST. PAUL (03/26/2026) – Department of Chemistry Professor Erin E. Carlson has been elected as a fellow of the American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS). She is one of five faculty from the University of Minnesota elected to the AAAS this year.Carlson joined the Depar...

Professor Renee Frontiera has been named the inaugural W. Ronald Gentry Chair of Physical Chemistry! Frontiera's research is highly interdisciplinary, investigating current problems at the interface of chemistry, biology, and materials science.

Congratulations, Renee! 🌟

The honorary position is made possible through generous endowed gifts from Professor Emeritus W. Ronald Gentry, who served on the Chemistry faculty from 1970 - 2005.

Professor Renee Frontiera named inaugural W. Ronald Gentry Chair of Physical Chemistry MINNEAPOLIS / ST. PAUL (02/06/2026) – Department of Chemistry Professor Renee Frontiera has been named the inaugural W. Ronald Gentry Chair of Physical Chemistry. The honorary position is made possible through generous endowed gifts from Professor Emeritus W. Ronald Gentry, who served on the Chemi...

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This year, every gift to our initiative will be matched up to $5,000 thanks to the generosity of Terry and Kym Smith and their family! The Smiths are proud to support Energy and U in celebration of Terry’s chemistry degree and to advance their commitment to making STEM education accessible for all youth.

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Chemistry’s Mass Spectrometry Laboratory Director, Dr. Joseph Dalluge, was recently honored with the Research Technical Staff Award from the UMN Research and Innovation Office! We are of Joe and his meaningful impact on the department and the University. 🌟

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Dr. Joseph Dalluge receives Research Technical Staff Award MINNEAPOLIS / ST. PAUL (10/22/2025) – The University of Minnesota Research and Innovation Office (RIO) recently announced the winners of the Research Technical Staff Award, which recognizes staff for their distinguished service to the University of Minnesota research community and celebrates exemp...