Ball State Department of Chemistry

05/27/2026

Sometimes the best opportunities are the ones you never planned for. 🌌

💫 For student Emma Haefling, a chance to study the Northern Lights is one she will never forget.

See how one student’s leap into the unknown led her to study the aurora borealis, up close and in real time!

Read more at the link: https://blogs.bsu.edu/csh/2026/04/15/emma-haefling-travles-abroad-to-study-chemistry-of-northern-lights/

04/24/2026

So proud of you, Aidan!! 🥽🧑‍🔬🧪

Aidan Davis is a Biochemistry and Pre-Med Major. 🧪

🔬 During his time at Ball State, he's been given many opportunities to connect with professors and gain knowledge as a researcher in both microbiology and organic chemistry labs. He also currently sits on the Board of Trustees for Ball State.

💬 "Because of Ball State, I have been guided into a world of new and exciting opportunities that I would have never otherwise had."

Read more about Aidan and his journey at Ball State at the link: https://blogs.bsu.edu/csh/2026/04/23/student-spotlight-one-stem-majors-journey-to-a-seat-on-the-board-of-trustees

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04/21/2026

On Saturday, April 18, we held our annual Spring Chemistry Recognition Celebration in honor of our chemistry undergraduate and advanced chemistry graduate students for the great accomplishments that they have achieved. Several awards were given, as well as our traditional "mugging" of our graduates!

04/18/2026

04/14/2026

Kalie Adams, Vice President of , has authored an article titled "Building Community Through Chemistry at Ball State" featured in the Indiana ACS Spring 2026 Newsletter Accelerator!

http://www.acsindiana.org/acs/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/Accelerator-Spring-26-3-1.pdf

04/10/2026

Join us for Science Day TOMORROW!

Join bsusaacs for Science Day on Saturday, April 11 from 10am-3pm in the Foundational Sciences Building!!

04/10/2026

Congratulations, Jacob!! We are always so proud of all of your achievements!🧑‍🔬🥼 🧪🥽

Jacob Emert is a Chemistry major with a minor in Math! 🧪

🔬 During his time at Ball State, he has worked on various projects and recently presented his research at the Morris Symposium as the undergraduate presenter.

💬 "Because of Ball State I have been able to grow as a scientist in my organic chemistry lab."

Ball State Department of Chemistry

04/06/2026

Join bsusaacs for Science Day on Saturday, April 11 from 10am-3pm in the Foundational Sciences Building!!

04/02/2026

THANK YOU to all of our donors on Day! We raised $5,263 for our students, giving them more opportunities to succeed!