Bucknell Chemistry

12/08/2025

We are proud of students in and out of the lab! Tessa Kopetchny, Biochemistry '28, is a research student in Prof. Sarah Smith's lab, a TA, and an excellent violinist. Congratulations on your concert, Tessa!

02/04/2025

Saddened to share news of the passing of an outstanding and remarkable Bucknell Chem alum, Amos B. Smith III who had a distinguished career at UPenn and graduated from Bucknell's BS/MS program. Remembrances welcome, and I'm sure there will be more to come, but here is a short link:

12/26/2024

A little more holiday cheer from our students to you, a molecular window into the humble candy cane.

12/21/2024

A little Holiday cheer from our students and the Bucknell High Field NMR laboratory. NMR of cranberries reveals some key components. Watch this space for more!

10/15/2024

One week to go to the Chem show!

04/17/2023

Congrats to all of our outstanding TA's this year!

04/12/2023

Congrats to this year's Outstanding Undergrad TA awardees Robert Till ('23; left) and Nicole Joseph('25; right), pictured here getting their award plaques from Erica Merriett (center), our Organic Lab Director. Thanks to Robert and Nicole for doing such great work with their peers in the chem labs!

04/06/2023

CHEM DAY-CAMP AT BUCKNELL !!! June 15-16, 2023

Bucknell’s Chemistry Department is hosting a hands-on and interactive chemistry day camp June 15-16, 2023. The camp is open to high school students who are rising sophomores and older.

• Learn about different kinds of chemistry
• Interaction with Bucknell chemistry faculty and students
• Hands-on chemistry demos
• Lunch and snacks included
• A culminating dinner w/family where campers perform demos

This is an exciting opportunity for students to learn new chemistry and gain confidence in their science skills. The cost of the camp is $250 per camper, and there is some financial aid available for students who may need financial support.

For more info and to apply:

The Chemistry Department at Bucknell is pleased to offer the return of Chem Camp again this summer 2023. This year it will be a day camp for two days, culminating in science demonstrations led by campers and a dinner with families. Camp features a variety of hands-on activities and unique science ex...

10/28/2022

Ghosts, Vampires, Fairies, Witches, Superheroes, and Monsters are invited to join us for our annual Munchkins and Pumpkins Halloween event! 🎃👻

Celebrate with fall themed activities, crafts, and treats sponsored by The Northumberland National Bank . Dress in your favorite costume 🧙🏽‍♀️. PLUS, enjoy hands-on STEM stations with Bucknell Chemistry, goodie bags from Student Government, and tasty treats from our friends at Dries Orchards and Dunkin Donuts. Program is included with general admission or membership. Program will be held outside weather permitting.

10/25/2022

Chem Halloween show today, activity tables 530pm and show at 7pm. Closest parking is in visitor lot next to stadium and on Moore Avenue.

10/24/2022

Organizers will host their first in-person event since 2019 with kids’ activity tables at 5:30 p.m. and the show at McDonnell amphitheater at 7.