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Brigham Young University of Provo (BYU) has a longstanding tradition of excellence. Founded in 1876 as a small, local-serving academy, the university now boasts an international reputation and a roster of 30,000 full-time students, making BYU one of the largest private universities in the United States. BYU students hail from all 50 American states and over 100 foreign nations. The BYU Department of Chemistry & Biochemistry is one of BYU's leading research departments. The Chemistry Department lays claim to outstanding faculty, students, graduate students, and staff, and has displayed and continues to display remarkable success in areas including calorimetry, macrocycles, cancer therapy, and chromatography. BYU is sponsored and supported by the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. BYU welcomes competitive students of all faiths, sexes, genders, races, and disabilities. All students agree to uphold the Church's standards of moral integrity and academic excellence as noted in the university's Honor Code.

Homecoming 2026 for the Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry was a great success! Alumni and their families came and...
10/16/2026

Homecoming 2026 for the Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry was a great success! Alumni and their families came and enjoyed J Dawgs, a baked potato bar, and nitrogen ice cream. Families visited the lab, learning how to make volcanoes in beakers and launching bottle rockets outside. Children participated in a hands-on activity led by Dr. Macedone.

The evening culminated in a magic show performed by Dr. David Dearden. The crowd watched as Dr. Dearden caused a fiery reaction from a balloon, turned liquids to solids, and more. One alumna recalled fond memories of working in a lab as a graduate student and was excited to attend the event. She had attended previous years and was excited to now attend with her daughter.

A huge thanks to all of the alumni who attended and to the faculty and staff who made the event possible!

The College of Computing, Math, and Science needs additional support to create more paid undergraduate research opportun...
10/14/2026

The College of Computing, Math, and Science needs additional support to create more paid undergraduate research opportunities.
Many students want to gain hands-on experience working with faculty mentors, but limited funding prevents us from involving everyone who wants this opportunity. Donations provide wages or fellowships for Undergraduate Research Assistants. Through faculty-mentored research, students learn to ask meaningful questions, solve complex problems, contribute to discovery, and connect their faith with learning and service. These experiences build confidence and prepare students for graduate school, meaningful careers, and lives of leadership.

Your gift can help a student participate in research, earn income, and receive mentorship that can shape their future.

Donate at https://give.churchofjesuschrist.org/schools/TheChurchofJesusChristofLatterdaySaints/giving-cougsday-2026/pages/college-of-computing-math-and-science?utm_source=CMS+Faculty+%26+Staff&utm_campaign=a97c1acfd4-EMAIL_CAMPAIGN_2020_01_08_03_15_COPY_01&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_f703e6d0e7-a97c1acfd4-199873937 and become an advocate for the chance to win some of this swag.

This campaign ends on October 15 at 01:59AM EDT.

The Chemigram alumni magazine is here! Learn about legacies of light through groundbreaking professor research (with stu...
09/28/2026

The Chemigram alumni magazine is here! Learn about legacies of light through groundbreaking professor research (with students helping along the way), a trip to Samoa teaching children how to stay healthy, and an internship that brought light and opportunities to one student.

Click the link below to read the magazine virtually, DM us to have us mail you a physical copy, or stop by BNSN C100 to pick up a copy. A huge thanks to the professors, students, and staff who made this edition possible.

https://www.chem.byu.edu/department/chemigram/

Here are some seminar speakers we can’t wait to listen to this month! Visit room W140 BNSN at 4pm to see these presenter...
09/04/2026

Here are some seminar speakers we can’t wait to listen to this month! Visit room W140 BNSN at 4pm to see these presenters. See you there!

08/18/2026

New paper alert! Dr. Jensen recently published "Real-time visualization of collagen assembly uncovers metastable properties in hierarchical organization" in Nature Communications. A summary of the paper can be found below.

Scientists have captured some of the most elusive steps in the formation of collagen, the protein framework that gives strength and structure to tissues throughout the human body. A research team that included Grant J. Jensen of BYU’s Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry used time-resolved cryo-electron microscopy and advanced computer modeling to reveal how collagen molecules assemble piece by piece, much like microscopic LEGO blocks. The researchers discovered that this process begins with a previously unrecognized, flexible form of collagen’s well-known triple helix. These helices join to form a five-part intermediate and then a larger structure that develops into strong collagen fibers. The study also found that these early structures remain biologically active and can promote the growth and movement of cells involved in tissue repair. By providing a new molecular roadmap for collagen assembly, this work could help scientists design improved materials for wound healing and regenerative medicine while offering new insight into how disrupted collagen organization may contribute to aging and disease.

Check out our link below to see Dr. Jensen’s paper.

https://www.webofscience.com/wos/woscc/full-record/WOS:001822660700001

Come meet the J.C. Hansen Lab! Spearheaded by our very own department chair, the Hansen lab studies atmospheric reaction...
04/03/2026

Come meet the J.C. Hansen Lab! Spearheaded by our very own department chair, the Hansen lab studies atmospheric reactions and processes to find solutions to problems in our environment. Read all about their projects and publications in the article on our website!

Photos provided by: Cambria Farr and Jaron Hansen

Our students swept BYU’s annual 3MT competition! Want to learn more about their research? Check out the article on our d...
03/23/2026

Our students swept BYU’s annual 3MT competition! Want to learn more about their research? Check out the article on our department news page!

Photo provided by: Alena Allred

Cougars,Dr. Wood has been a part of our department for over fifty years! To learn more about him and his career path, ch...
03/16/2026

Cougars,
Dr. Wood has been a part of our department for over fifty years! To learn more about him and his career path, check out the article on our website.

Photo provided by: Dr. Steven Wood

Cougars,We wish you a warm and happy holiday season!If you want to read more about the Benson family tree and how the de...
12/15/2025

Cougars,

We wish you a warm and happy holiday season!

If you want to read more about the Benson family tree and how the department has spread cheer throughout finals week, check out our website's newspage.

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