Challenging a decades-old rule in chemistry Researchers led by UW–Madison chemist Zachary Wickens have developed a fundamentally new approach to electron transfer, overcoming a long-standing limitation. The discovery could open the door to valuable new reactions. Read more: https://loom.ly/sXhe9Do

The @UWMadison Department of Chemistry is proud to celebrate graduate students Katie Weber (Yoon Research Group) and Olivia Duke (Schomaker Research Group), who have been selected for the 2026 @AmerChemSociety Graduate Student and Postdoctoral Scholars Recognition Program. #UWChemistry #ACS

Celebrating Excellence in Scientific Glassblowing! Congratulations to Lauren Aria and Tracy Drier of the UW–Madison Department of Chemistry Glass Shop on receiving the Southeastern Section Dana Sampson Award for the best Lamp Shop Hint published in Fusion in 2025.

Join us for an upcoming Organic Chemistry Seminar featuring Professor Guosheng Liu (Shanghai Institute of Organic Chemistry). Topic: Site- and Enantioselective Functionalization of C–H Bonds Date: Wednesday, July 29, 2026 Time: 3:30 PM Location: 1315 Seminar Hall Host: Prof. Shannon Stahl

Chemistry is helping reshape the future of drug development. A team led by UW–Madison chemistry faculty members Josh Coon and Lloyd Smith developed a new peptide mapping method that accelerates a key biotherapeutic testing step by up to 100-fold. https://loom.ly/sKn-VTQ

From pioneering new chemical transformations to mentoring future scientists, Edward and Nancy Fody Professor of Chemistry Jennifer M. Schomaker exemplifies the impact of research at UW. Read her feature in Chem at 10 as she shares the experiences that have shaped her career. https://loom.ly/vmp5NwU

Governor Tony Evers has proclaimed July 26–August 1, 2026, as Chemistry Education Week in Wisconsin, coinciding with 2026 BCCE, where nearly 2,000 chemistry educators from around the world will gather to share ideas, research, and best practices in teaching and learning. https://loom.ly/YIRGRAo

Join the UW–Madison Department of Chemistry as our next Events & Programs Specialist! From organizing dynamic programs to connecting with students, faculty, and industry partners, this role is all about bringing chemistry to life—both inside and outside the lab. Apply here: https://loom.ly/65w6qoU

We’re hiring! The Department of Chemistry at UW–Madison is seeking an Analytical Chemistry Lecturer for Fall 2026. This 50% appointment will teach courses in Fundamentals of Analytical Science and play a key role in supporting student learning. 👉 Apply and learn more: https://loom.ly/wpE04x0