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News, events, and publications from the Department of Chemistry at the University of British Columbia #UBCChem
Congratulations to UBC Chemistry Professor Corinna Schindler on being named a 2027 Arthur C. Cope Scholar by the American Chemical Society! This prestigious recognition celebrates outstanding achievement and excellence in organic chemistry. cen.acs.org/acs-news/acs...
Congratulations to UBC chemist Dr. Zachary Hudson on receiving the 2026 Rutherford Memorial Medal in Chemistry from the Royal Society of Canada! 🎉 Dr. Hudson's work is advancing organic semiconductors for electronics, healthcare and pharmaceuticals.
What can a career in chemistry look like beyond the classroom? Join our new Career Catalyst Seminar Series to hear directly from professionals in industry, innovation, and entrepreneurship. 🔬 Career insights 🤝 Networking opportunities 💼 Connections with potential employers
UBC has officially launched 302 spin-off companies, including 5 new ventures from our own Department of Chemistry! Congratulations to the founders, researchers, students, and partners helping bring UBC research beyond the laboratory and into the world. innovation.ubc.ca/announcement...
University of British Columbia chemists have devised a method that dramatically cuts cement’s carbon footprint using electricity. @chem.ubc.ca newatlas.com/materials/el...
Addition of electricity drastically lowers carbon footprint of cement production
Cement has been a vital building block (pun intended) in constructing civilization. However, its manufacturing process has also made it a wrecking ball on the environment, with a carbon footprint that...
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✨ Thank you for an amazing Science Rendezvous with Chemistry! 🧪💙 Thank you to everyone who came out to learn, play, and explore with us! From hands‑on chemistry to liquid nitrogen ice cream made right before your eyes 🍨❄️, and high‑energy chemistry shows, your excitement made the day unforgettable.
A new UBC-led initiative, Track & Trace, aims to make a real difference in the toxic drug crisis. “The program’s focus is on supply patterns and prevention, not arresting people,” said Dr. Sammis. 🔗 www.chem.ubc.ca/ubc-research... @science.ubc.ca
Five amazing teachers across UBC Science have been recognized with 2026 Killam Teaching Prizes! Congratulations to Varada Kolhatkar (@cs.ubc.ca), Nadine Borduas-Dedekind & Roman Krems (@chem.ubc.ca ), Jess McIver & Janis McKenna (@ubcphas.bsky.social). @killamtrusts.bsky.social bit.ly/4tacExJ
Thank you to everyone who joined us for our Chemistry Spring Alumni Reunion, it was truly special to reconnect! The day was filled with meaningful conversations, and inspiring talks from our guest speakers. See you next year! @science.ubc.ca #UBC #UBCChem
We loved welcoming girls & female identifying students to UBC Chem for a day of inspiration & discovery🔬From experiments & research lab tours to an empowering panel featuring women leaders in chemistry, thank you to everyone who joined us for #InternationalWomensDay! #UBCChem @science.ubc.ca
UBC Chemistry alum Dr. Sherry Zhao has founded a biotech company that's developing a method to spay and neater dogs and cats with injections instead of surgery. @chem.ubc.ca @alumniubc.bsky.social science.ubc.ca/alumni/profi...
Chemistry alum seeks paw'sitive solution to pet fertility
Dr. Sherry Zhao has founded a biotech company that is developing a method to spay and neuter dogs and cats with injections instead of intrusive surgery.
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Congrats to Prof. Zac Hudson for being a recipient of the 2025 UBC Science Excellence in Service Award! @science.ubc.ca 🔗 www.chem.ubc.ca/dr-zachary-h...
Join us for the Chemistry Alumni Reunion on Sat April 11, 2026! Hear guest lectures from accomplished alumni & faculty with a networking reception to follow. This is a free event and will include a prize draw! More info & RSVP: www.chem.ubc.ca/outreach-and... @science.ubc.ca @alumniubc.bsky.social
The department is hiring a Lecturer for a 2 Year Term! Learn more about the job details here: chem.ubc.ca/positions-av... The deadline to apply is April 5, 2026. #UBC #UBCChem @science.ubc.ca
Join us for International Day of Girls & Women in Science – Chemistry Edition! Enjoy demos, a panel of distinguished women in chemistry, & lab tours. ✨ Open to girls & female‑identifying undergrads 📅 RSVP by March 5. 🥤Light refreshments provided 🔗 event.fourwaves.com/girlsinchem2... @science.ubc.ca
🧪 Curious about chemistry? Join our Chemistry Undergraduate Open House on Tues Feb 24 at 5:30pm! Meet faculty, tour labs, and discover programs, research, and career paths. Don’t miss it! 🔬✨ RSVP required🔗 www.chem.ubc.ca/chemistry-un...
Thank you to everyone who came out for Kids Take Over UBC at Chemistry! 🔬✨ We had a blast making liquid nitrogen ice cream, slime, and seeing so many curious young scientists. We can’t wait for next time! @science.ubc.ca #kidstakeoverUBC
Congratulations @ilsastellar.bsky.social!
Research Corporation for Science Advancement@rescorp.org · 8mo agoRCSA welcomes 24 early career teacher-scholars in chemistry, physics, and astronomy as recipients of its 2026 #CottrellScholar Awards. Each awardee receives $120,000. Congratulations to this exceptional class!
Congratulations to UBC astrochemist Dr. Ilsa Cooke (@ilsastellar.bsky.social) on being named a 2026 Cottrell Scholar. @chem.ubc.ca
Research Corporation for Science Advancement@rescorp.org · 8mo agoRCSA welcomes 24 early career teacher-scholars in chemistry, physics, and astronomy as recipients of its 2026 #CottrellScholar Awards. Each awardee receives $120,000. Congratulations to this exceptional class!
Put your lab goggles and lab coats on and join the Chemistry Department for Kids Take Over UBC On Feb 15, 10am-5pm! 🧪Hands-on activities: Includes slime making, non-Newtonian fluids 🍦Liquid Nitrogen Ice Cream More info and get tickets: www.chem.ubc.ca/outreach-and... @ubcartsculture.bsky.social
Dean of Science and UBC chemist Dr. Mark MacLachlan has a science themed crossword in the New York Times. "This puzzle’s theme idea came to me when I got one of those pesky error messages on my computer," Dr. MacLachlan said. @chem.ubc.ca www.nytimes.com/2026/01/24/c...
Alert! Alert!
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Congrats to @profhein.bsky.social & Dr. Ivory Zhang! Their IvoryOS project has been selected for @innovationubc.bsky.social's Venture Founder program. IvoryOS is transforming self‑driving labs with a no‑code, open‑source platform. @science.ubc.ca @natchem.nature.com 🔗 www.chem.ubc.ca/hein-lab-s-i...
Congratulations to the 2025 UBC Chemistry Alumni Award winners, Dr. Renata Oballa (Alumni Award of Distinction) and Dr. Janet Ochola (Young Alumnus Award)! 🔗 www.chem.ubc.ca/2025-chemist... @science.ubc.ca
🌟 Join UBC Chemisty for VSP 2026! 🌟 📅July 17–Aug 17, 2026 ✅ Take 2 specialized courses ✅ Explore Canadian culture ✅ Build global connections Chemistry package includes hands-on labs, field trips & social events! 📌 Apply by April 17, 2026 here: chem.ubc.ca/vancouver-su...
Congratulations to Dr. Takamasa Momose, who, alongside Susumu Kuma has been selected as a Top 10 Breakthrough of 2025 by @physicsworld.bsky.social for his work with observing the superfluid phase in molecular hydrogen for the first time. 🔗 www.chem.ubc.ca/ubc-chemistr...
Vancouver’s Telescope Innovations—a company created around UBC Chemistry research—just delivered South Korea’s first self-driving lab for pharmaceutical research, the result of AI & robotics know-how developed among universities, industry & govt. @chem.ubc.ca telescopeinnovations.com/telescope-in...
Telescope Innovations Installs Korea’s First Self-Driving Lab for Pharma R&D and Education - Telescope Innovations
Rapid three-week deployment, onsite support from two-time Nobel Laureate, and deep Canada-Korea collaboration underscore accelerating commercial momentum
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Congratulations to Dr. Takamasa Momose on his naming as a Distinguished University Scholar! His lab operates advanced systems to produce and study cold and ultra-cold molecules below 4 K. @chem.ubc.ca academic.ubc.ca/news/novembe...
Two AC self-driving labs at @utoronto.ca + #UBC are reshaping how scientists purify chemicals, thanks to new NSERC Alliance funding and a partnership with Bristol Myers Squibb. Read the full story: acceleration.utoronto.ca/news/this-ch...
UBC Chemistry is now accepting Fall 2026 graduate student applications! Apply by Dec 1, 2025 to maximize funding opportunities and join world-class research in a world-class city. 🔗 www.grad.ubc.ca/prospective-...
