The University of Iowa Chemistry Dept.

The University of Iowa Chemistry Dept. The University of Iowa, Department of Chemistry www.chem.uiowa.edu Welcome to the University of Iowa Department of Chemistry page!

To find out more information about the department visit our website at www.chem.uiowa.edu. The Department of Chemistry has 29 faculty, over 125 graduate students, and more than 25 post-doctoral associates and visiting faculty. Departmental and University research support facilities are extensive and complete. The amount of external funds received by Departmental faculty for support of research act

ivities continues to expand. Increasing the quality and national prominence of the Department is facilitated by continued strong support from the state and the University of Iowa.

Back in March, we had our One Day for Iowa fundraiser. Because of your donations, we got to Pie a Professor! But because...
05/28/2026

Back in March, we had our One Day for Iowa fundraiser. Because of your donations, we got to Pie a Professor! But because our faculty are amazing, we had TWO professors volunteer to be pied! Thanks for taking one for the team, Ed Gillan & Michael Sinnwell! And thank YOU, donors, for making it possible!

Come work for us!The Department of Chemistry is currently hiring for our Chemistry Center Coordinator. We have a fantast...
05/27/2026

Come work for us!

The Department of Chemistry is currently hiring for our Chemistry Center Coordinator. We have a fantastic team- come be a part of it!

The Department of Chemistry is seeking a Chemistry Center Coordinator.This position provides coordination and high-level administrative support for...

Congratulations to our esteemed Department Executive Officer & Chair, Renee Cole! She has been named to as a Herman J. a...
05/26/2026

Congratulations to our esteemed Department Executive Officer & Chair, Renee Cole! She has been named to as a Herman J. and Eileen S. Schmidt Chair, a distinction that recognizes her exceptional contributions to undergraduate education through her teaching, research, and service. This endowed chair reflects the breadth and depth of her impact on students and on the field, and stands as a testament to the leadership she has demonstrated throughout her career in the department. We could not be more proud of this recognition, and we hope you will join us in congratulating Renée on this well-deserved honor.

Tori Forbes discusses nuclear energy in Iowa Public Radio feature!
05/06/2026

Tori Forbes discusses nuclear energy in Iowa Public Radio feature!

CLAS radiochemist Tori Forbes in the Department of Chemistry shares expert insight in a recent Iowa Public Radio story examining the potential restart of the Duane Arnold Energy Center and what it could mean for the future of nuclear energy. Forbes' perspective helps explain the scientific and...

Congratulations to our department recipients, Shonda Monette, Sarah DiLorenzo, and Ed Gillan!
04/30/2026

Congratulations to our department recipients, Shonda Monette, Sarah DiLorenzo, and Ed Gillan!

As the end of the academic year approaches, it’s time to celebrate all the fantastic work University of Iowa faculty and staff have accomplished this year.Many campus groups that give awards will take part in the university’s second annual Faculty and Staff Awards ceremony Tuesday, May 5, at Han...

04/17/2026
One Day for Iowa Update: We received $1,535 in donations. Professor Ed Gillan has volunteered to take one for the team &...
03/26/2026

One Day for Iowa Update: We received $1,535 in donations. Professor Ed Gillan has volunteered to take one for the team & get a pie in the face!😀

Drench our DEO is still on the table! If you donate between now and March 31, it will be counted towards our $2,500 goal. You can donate here: https://1dayforiowa.org/chem26

Thank you to our donors! We appreciate you so much!

03/26/2026

One Day For Iowa Update: We are up to $1,285 in donations and the day isn't done! Thank you, donors!

One Day For Iowa is HERE! You can help support us by donating here: https://1dayforiowa.org/chem26Don't forget about our...
03/25/2026

One Day For Iowa is HERE! You can help support us by donating here: https://1dayforiowa.org/chem26

Don't forget about our giving challenges!
Drench our DEO: When we reach $2,500 in total donations
Pie a Professor: For every 10 donors

Thank you to our donors for your generous donations so far!

Update: We are at 8 donors for $885 so far. That is fantastic! Help get us to 10 for our 1st Pie!!!

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