University of San Diego Chemistry and Biochemistry

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Interested in undergraduate research?Join us at Research Connect to learn about research opportunities in the Department...
09/28/2026

Interested in undergraduate research?

Join us at Research Connect to learn about research opportunities in the Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry. Meet faculty mentors, talk with student researchers and explore projects across a variety of research areas.

Wednesday, October 7
5:30 to 7:00 PM
Shiley Center for Science and Technology Atrium

Stop by, ask questions, and see where research can take you.

Refreshments will be served. This event has been approved for 1+networking Compass point.

Cookies with Chem🍪Take a break and stop by the SCST Atrium on Wednesday, September 30th from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.Meet...
09/10/2026

Cookies with Chem🍪

Take a break and stop by the SCST Atrium on Wednesday, September 30th from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.

Meet chemistry and biochemistry students, chat with faculty and enjoy some cookies between classes. Thinking about majoring in chem or biochem? This is a great chance to learn more and connect with the department.

Bring your sweet tooth and a friend. See you there!

Join the Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry for a seminar featuring Matt Capobianco, PhD, Assistant Professor in t...
09/09/2026

Join the Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry for a seminar featuring Matt Capobianco, PhD, Assistant Professor in the Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry at California State Polytechnic University, Pomona.

Dr. Capobianco will present “Heterostructure Materials for Environmental Photochemical Applications,” highlighting research on advanced light-activated materials for pollutant degradation and sustainable solar energy technologies.

Tuesday, September 22
12:15 PM
SCST 133
Food and drinks will be provided.

Are you interested in creating content and chemistry? Join the USD Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry as a Lab Ass...
09/01/2026

Are you interested in creating content and chemistry?

Join the USD Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry as a Lab Assistant A! Create content that showcases student success, faculty accomplishments, research, and department events while also supporting labs behind the scenes.

•Social Media Content Creation
•Photography & Video
•Department Outreach
•Laboratory Support

Federal Work-Study required.

Application link in bio.

USD Chemistry and Biochemistry research students recently traveled to UC Irvine to attend the SoCal Undergraduate Chemis...
08/07/2026

USD Chemistry and Biochemistry research students recently traveled to UC Irvine to attend the SoCal Undergraduate Chemistry Research Symposium, an annual gathering of undergraduate researchers from institutions across Southern California. The symposium features student research poster presentations, networking opportunities and workshops on graduate school and research.

Congratulations to Carli Ziegler from the Schellinger Lab, who was recognized with an Outstanding Research Poster Award for her presentation!

We’re proud of all our student researchers who represented USD and grateful for the mentorship of Dr. Lauren Benz, Dr. David De Haan, Dr. Eleanor Gillette and Dr. Joan Schellinger.

We are recruiting a Tenure-Track Organic Chemist to join our faculty. If you’re excited about teaching, mentoring underg...
08/03/2026

We are recruiting a Tenure-Track Organic Chemist to join our faculty. If you’re excited about teaching, mentoring undergraduate students and developing an active research program, we encourage you to apply.

Please visit the link in our bio to view the full job posting and learn more.

The Chemistry and Biochemistry Department at the University of San Diego is hiring! We are recruiting a laboratory tech...
07/08/2026

The Chemistry and Biochemistry Department at the University of San Diego is hiring! We are recruiting a laboratory technician to support our General Chemistry and Advanced Chemistry laboratories. If you are interested in joining a great team and support undergraduate STEM learning, please see our job posting at the link in our bio.

Join us for the Jean Dreyfus Lectureship in ChemistryJune 10–11, 2026The Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry invite...
05/21/2026

Join us for the Jean Dreyfus Lectureship in Chemistry
June 10–11, 2026

The Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry invites you to two days of distinguished lectures from Dr. Timothy Swager (MIT), made possible by the Camille and Henry Dreyfus Foundation. Please click the links in our bio to register and for additional information on these events.

Day 1: Public Seminar and Reception
• Degheri Alumni Center
• 4:00 to 5:00 PM seminar, followed by a reception from 5:00 to 6:30 PM
• Free Admission (please register by June 3rd-see bio for links)

Dr. Timothy Swager of MIT will present “Molecular Electronics for High-Performance Sensors,” a dynamic lecture designed for a broad audience with engaging demonstrations. The evening continues with “The Molecular Mixer,” a hosted reception offering an opportunity to connect with alumni, faculty, staff, and students.

Day 2: Chemistry Symposium
• Mother Rosalie Hill Hall, Warren Auditorium
• 1:00 to 6:00 PM | Free admission (no registration required)

The symposium will feature a keynote lecture by Dr. Swager, “Magneto-Optics of Molecular and Polymeric Materials,” alongside presentations from distinguished faculty across regional institutions, including USD, SDSU, UCSD, PLNU, and CSU San Marcos. Topics span major areas of chemistry, with time for networking and scholarly exchange.

Speakers:
• Rodolphe Jazzar, PhD, San Diego State University
• Lauren Benz, PhD, University of San Diego
• Sam Stoneburner, PhD, Point Loma Nazarene University
• April Lukowski, PhD, Scripps Institution of Oceanography/Skaggs School of Pharmacy, UCSD
• Kang Du, PhD, Cal State San Marcos

We look forward to welcoming you for two days of scientific insight and professional connection.

đź’™ THANK YOU đź’™Because of your generosity, the Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry is one step closer to honoring Dr....
10/22/2025

đź’™ THANK YOU đź’™
Because of your generosity, the Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry is one step closer to honoring Dr. Tammy Dwyer’s incredible legacy. 🧪✨

The Tammy J. Dwyer Endowed Fellowship honors beloved professor, accomplished NMR spectroscopist, and dedicated mentor Dr. Tammy Dwyer. This fund sustains summer research opportunities for Chemistry and Biochemistry majors, particularly those aspiring to graduate study.

Together, we’re building a student research endowment that will empower future Toreros to pursue transformative summer research experiences at research-intensive universities. Your gifts, big and small, made a lasting impact.

And guess what? We won 2nd place in the Night Owl Challenge! 🌙 That means bonus funds are headed our way, all thanks to YOU rallying behind our cause.

From heartfelt donations to late-night support, you showed up for science, for students, and for Dr. Dwyer. We’re beyond grateful. 💫
Here’s to curiosity, discovery, and the future of chemistry at USD.

is here!After 32 inspiring years at USD, Dr. Tammy Dwyer is retiring. In her honor, we’re raising $50K to create a stu...
10/21/2025

is here!

After 32 inspiring years at USD, Dr. Tammy Dwyer is retiring. In her honor, we’re raising $50K to create a student research endowment that will empower future chemists and biochemists to pursue summer research at a research-intensive university. 🧪

💙 Today is the day to give. Every dollar brings us closer to honoring Dr. Dwyer’s legacy and building a future.

🌙 Night Owl Challenge: From 9–10 PM PST tonight, the department with the most unique donors unlocks $3,000 in bonus funds! Even $10 makes a difference — rally your friends and help us shine!

📲 Donate now using the link in our bio!

Let’s celebrate Dr. Dwyer’s legacy by investing in tomorrow’s scientists.

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