WIU Chemistry

01/23/2026

The ACS Chemistry Club is participating in RockyThon this year. RockyThon is an organization on campus who fundraise for the Children’s Miracle Network hospitals. The Chemistry Club has a fundraising page dedicated to this cause and we hope that you can donate! https://events.dancemarathon.com/team/76846

09/29/2025

🐾✨ Join the Chemistry Club for a Dog Toy Making Event! ✨🐾

The Chemistry Club invites you to get crafty for a cause!
📅 Date: Tuesday, October 1st
🕔 Time: 5:00 PM
📍 Location: Currens 210

Come help us make fun dog toys to donate to local shelters. It’s a great way to relax, give back, and spend time with fellow students. All materials will be provided, just bring your creativity and love for pups!

We hope to see you there! 🐶💜

08/26/2025

The WIU Chemistry Department is excited to kick off the semester with Welcome Back Snacks this Friday! 🥨☕🍪

12/12/2024

🎉 Exciting news! Congratulations to undergraduate student Sydnee Osgood on being accepted into the prestigious Fulbright Canada-Mitacs Globalink Research Internship!✨ This incredible program will allow Sydnee to spend 10-12 weeks in Canada conducting advanced research, gaining professional training, and experiencing cultural, social, and recreational opportunities. We are so proud of you, Sydnee, and can’t wait to see all the amazing things you accomplish! 🌟

10/17/2024

In the spring, chemistry major Isabel Navas Rodriguez was honored with the Female Scholar-Athlete of the Year award, recognizing a student-athlete who excels both on the field and in academics, making significant contributions to the department and community. Isabel received this award because of her active involvement in research and her aspiration to pursue a Ph.D. in biochemistry.

10/09/2024

The Nobel Prize in Chemistry 2024 has been awarded to David Baker, Demis Hassabis, and John Jumber for building entirely new kinds of proteins and s about proteins and developing an AI model to predict the complex structure of proteins.

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The Nobel Prize in Chemistry 2024 was divided, one half awarded to David Baker "for computational protein design", the other half jointly to Demis Hassabis and John M. Jumper "for protein structure prediction"

10/01/2024

Students from the Chemistry and Physics Departments enthusiastically participated in the annual kickball game, which took place on September 18th. The event was held on the field behind Currens Hall, bringing together faculty and students, for an afternoon of fun and friendly competition.

09/26/2024

The Chemistry Poster Research Day was a great event. A large number of our ambitious students presented their impressive research projects. It was a wonderful opportunity to connect with fellow students and faculty and to witness the innovative work being undertaken in the department.

09/16/2024

Join us this Wednesday for the Department of Chemistry Poster Day! 🧪 Our talented research students and faculty will showcase their interesting work. It's a fantastic opportunity to see the latest happenings in the chemistry department and connect with fellow students and faculty members. See you there! 👩‍🔬👨‍🔬

09/11/2024

🚀 Exciting News! 🚀

Washington Monthly's 2024 College rankings have recognized the best colleges for women in STEM, and we're thrilled that WIU's Chemistry program has been rated #1!

🎉 Kudos to all the incredible students and faculty who make this possible. Let's continue to empower women in STEM and reach new heights! 💪🔬

05/11/2024

Congratulations to our 2024 chemistry graduates!!!

04/24/2024

Several chemistry students presented their research at the Illinois State Academy of Sciences annual meeting.