DePaul University Department of Chemistry

04/08/2026

Join us for our Spring Chemistry Seminar Series featuring Prof. Jeremy Kodanko (Wayne State University) as he discusses cutting-edge approaches to studying cyanotoxins and cyanopeptides in environmental and biomedical research.

📅 Thursday, April 9
⏰ 2:40–4:10 PM
📍 MGS 106

Learn how modern synthetic chemistry and mass spectrometry are advancing water quality monitoring and toxin detection. Don’t miss it!

03/20/2026

This month, the department is celebrating Women’s History Month by highlighting influential chemists from different generations and their lasting impact on their respective fields.

03/04/2026

Join us this Thursday at 11:20 AM in SAC 254 for our Winter Quarter Chemistry Seminar.

Prof. Kyle Grice will present his research on metal-based drugs and toxic metal compounds.

Come learn more about the exciting research taking place in our department!

02/24/2026

Join us this Friday at 11:00 AM for our Department Open House!

If you’re interested in getting involved in research, whether for course credit or hands-on experience to build your lab skills, this is a great opportunity to explore the wide range of projects our faculty are currently pursuing.

Please meet at the 3rd-floor atrium of MGS 300 to receive a map and information on how to visit the labs.

All majors are welcome!

02/13/2026

February is Black History Month, and our department is celebrating by highlighting just a few trailblazers in chemistry spanning different eras. Explore each slide to learn more about renowned Black chemists who have left, and continue to leave, a lasting mark on science!

01/28/2026

We are conducting a research study at DePaul University to explore
how expertise influences the way individuals understand the
relationship between chemistry and physics.

This research is being
conducted by Prof. Timothy French from the Chemistry Department. Email Prof.
French at [email protected] if interested!

01/22/2026

And now, hear from our Chem Club members and faculty as they share why we’re raising money to support conference travel and provide valuable teaching and research training opportunities for our students!

Go to givenow.depaul.edu, then on designation search for College of Science and Health - General - Fund for Chemistry Department or Department of Chemistry Scholarship.

If you want to directly fund out Chem Club, on designation search for Student Affairs - Student Organization - Fund for Chemistry Club.

01/22/2026

Today is the Blue Demon Challenge!

Dear DePaul Chemistry and Biochemistry Community, Today is the , DePaul's day of awareness and fundraising! You can follow the day's events on the dashboard here. The Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry and the Chem Club are raising funds to support student travel to conferences, such as the ACS meetings in Atlanta in the Spring and Chicago(!!!!) in august. We are also raising funds to support student research training and experiential learning, as well as funds for a new mode of TA training and implementation that we are starting to roll out....

Dear DePaul Chemistry and Biochemistry Community, Today is the , DePaul’s day of awareness and fundraising! You can follow the day’s events on the dashboard here. The…

01/22/2026

2026 is still underway!

Go to givenow.depaul.edu, then on designation search for College of Science and Health - General - Fund for Chemistry Department or Department of Chemistry Scholarship.

If you want to directly fund out Chem Club, on designation search for Student Affairs - Student Organization - Fund for Chemistry Club.

Any amount is appreciated and helps us advance our students’ growth in science and chemistry!

Link on bio as well!

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01/22/2026

Blue Demon Challenge 2026 starts today! Consider donating to Department of Chemisty for student scholarships and travel funds for research conferences. Use the following link and on Designation select Department of Chemistry:

Join me and make a gift to the Blue Demon Challenge!

09/08/2025

Hi All, the autumn quarter starts Wednesday! For folks taking gen chem and o-chem, remember that labs don't start this first half week. Check your D2L pages for more info. It's also a good idea to put important dates in your calendars, like when exams are, when HWs are due, and the general DePaul Academic deadlines on the Academic Calendar (see here: …...

Hi All, the autumn quarter starts Wednesday! For folks taking gen chem and o-chem, remember that labs don’t start this first half week. Check your D2L pages for more info. It’s also a g…

04/01/2025

Dr. Grice again! My last blog post was about solvent properties (see here) and I wanted to make another post. Disclaimer: I recognize it is April Fool's day, but unfortunately this post does not contain any April Fool's jokes or pranks. There are some good chemistry-related ones online, like this one. Ok, on to the topic for today: General Chemistry I, II, and III introduce many key foundational topics that appear again and again in other chemistry courses, in research, and beyond....

Dr. Grice again! My last blog post was about solvent properties (see here) and I wanted to make another post. Disclaimer: I recognize it is April Fool’s day, but unfortunately this post does …