NC State Chemistry

We are thrilled to announce the Spring 2026 NC State Department of Chemistry graduation ceremony.

🗓️ Event Details
Date: Friday, May 8, 2026
Time: 1:30 p.m.
Location: Dabney 222
Livestream: For friends and family joining from afar, watch the ceremony live at https://go.ncsu.edu/chemistrygraduation

🎤 Featured Commencement Speaker: Bill Trent
We are honored to welcome William (Bill) Trent as our commencement speaker. Bill is a seasoned entrepreneur and leader in the chemical sciences, with over four decades of experience and more than seven successful startups.

Among his many ventures, Bill established ® Solutions International, a company that uses advanced technology and patented, FDA-approved science to purify and extend the life of frying oil. His work with Dura-Fry® exemplifies how applied chemistry can create sustainable, real-world industrial solutions.

An alumnus of NC State University (Polymer Chemistry ’81), Bill currently serves as Vice-Chairman of the NC State College of Sciences Foundation board and is a member of the NC State Investment Fund board.

Congratulations to the Class of 2026! We can't wait to see the "reactions" you'll create in the world. 🐺🐾 🎓

NC State Alumni

🚀 Big news! Our latest work on Roblonski has officially made the "Most Read" list in ACS Publications Central Science! 🚀
Roblonski is a compact automated system that performs key photochemical/photophysical measurements with minimal human intervention.
A massive shoutout to the authors and the incredible teams are NC State University and beyond for making this possible.

Read the full paper here: https://pubs.acs.org/doi/10.1021/acscentsci.5c02027
The Castellano Group
NC State Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering
NC State College of Sciences

Roblonski: A Material-Efficient Robo-Fluidic Toolbox for Rapid Photochemical Characterization Reliable photochemical and photophysical characterization is essential for understanding and optimizing photocatalytic processes; however, traditional, manual spectroscopic methods for determining bimolecular photoreaction quenching constants, molar extinction coefficients, and photoluminescence qua...

At NC State Chemistry, the future of science is being shaped in our classrooms. This Women’s History Month, we’re highlighting the incredible women who not only conduct world-class research but also dedicate their lives to the art of teaching.
To all the women in our department, thank you! Your dedication ensures that our legacy is passed into capable, inspired hands.

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NC State College of Sciences

At CHEMISTRY AT NC STATE, the future of science is being shaped in our classrooms. This Women’s History Month, we’re highlighting the incredible women who not only conduct world-class research but also dedicate their lives to the art of teaching.

To all the women in our department, thank you! Your dedication ensures that our legacy is passed into capable, inspired hands.


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NC State College of Sciences

📍🐺 Your 160 gifts totaled $25,363 — and while it all started and ended in just 24 hours, the mark you made this Day of Giving will be felt for years to come. Thank you for .❤️

Thank you to every donor, advocate, and friend who made yesterday an incredible success for Chemistry. Your generosity ensures that CHEMISTRY AT NC STATE continues to lead, innovate, and provide life-changing opportunities for our students and faculty.❤️👏🔥

NC State College of Sciences
NC State Alumni
NC State University

One hour left. Help us finish the Day of Giving strong! The area with the most gifts between 11 p.m. and midnight wins a $1,000 bonus. Every gift counts toward the finish line.
https://dayofgiving.ncsu.edu/campaigns/chemistry-department-enhancement-fund

Graduates of the last 10 years: This is your hour. Help your favorite area win a $1,000 bonus by securing the most young alumni gifts between 8 and 9 p.m.

Donate to help us ensure the continuity of our research by funding research equipment and supplies.

https://dayofgiving.ncsu.edu/campaigns/chemistry-department-enhancement-fund

The NC State Chemistry is sharing the Wolfpack spirit on this Day of Giving by posting a photo of the Business Office staff's weekly meeting. Catherine, Lindsey, Caitlin, Jackie, Wendy and Nada are holding up "wolfies."
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🔴⚪ We're the Red and White from State, and we know we are the best; that’s why our alumni are making their mark today. The area that receives the most alumni gifts between 11 a.m. and noon will win an extra 🏆🏆 $1,000. 🔴⚪

🎓⚛ The Chemistry Enhancement Fund:
- Recognizes graduate students with research and teaching awards.
- Recognizes graduate and undergraduate students with poster session awards.
- Provides research experience for undergraduate students (REU).
- Supports student travel to conferences and professional development events.
- Promotes student well-being and success.
- Upgrades shared spaces for accessibility and collaboration and enhances student spaces in our buildings.


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NC State Alumni

https://dayofgiving.ncsu.edu/campaigns/chemistry-department-enhancement-fund

🏆🏆How to win your favorite pizza meal for your research group!🏆🏆

IMPORTANT: 🏆🏆How to make it count: Tag and use the hashtag in your social media posts so we can track your research group’s participation!🏆🏆

All are welcome to participate in one or all of the following challenges:

The My Wolfpack Challenge (8-10 a.m.): Snap a selfie or gather your squad and show off that NC State spirit! 💪

The “Red and White Song” Challenge (Noon-2 p.m.): Record yourself belting out the “Red and White Song” - we won't judge your singing skills, we promise! 🎤

The Pack Pets Challenge (6-8 p.m.): Post a pic of your furry (or scaly, or feathery) friend rocking NC State gear! 🐾

If you can't make the specific hourly windows, no worries! You can still help us win bonus funds all day long by participating in:

Passion Match (Instagram Stories): Share what gets you pumped up and earn $20 for your fave area! 💪

Show Us Your Wolfies: Post a photo of yourself or your crew throwing up those wolf ears on Facebook, Instagram, or LinkedIn! 🤣

Professional Pack Challenge (LinkedIn): Take a break from saving the world and post a pic of your research team at your "workplace" to LinkedIn and tag us.

Where’s the Wuf? Scavenger Hunt: Keep an eye out! Five stuffed Wufs are hidden across campus. Finding one could mean a big bonus for Chemistry!


https://dayofgiving.ncsu.edu/info/challenges