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Undergrad Student Lina Mai selected for the 2025 CNAS Academic Excellence Award!

The Academic Excellence Award for the College of Natural & Agricultural Sciences recognizes one graduating senior who is selected by faculty from each major for their academic success, research, and/or creative activity.  Please join us in congratulating Lina!

Dr. Joshua Hartman selected for the ADT Junior Excellence in Teaching Award!

Co-hosted by the Academy of Distinguished Teaching and XCITE, in partnership with the Academic Senate, and the Office of the Provost, the Celebration of Teaching is an annual event which signifies the gold standard of excellence in learning engagement at UCR. The event highlights accomplishments in teaching by faculty as well as showcases work being...

Graduate Student Stephen Proctor selected for the DoE SCGSR Program!

The Department of Energy’s (DOE’s) Office of Science has selected 79 graduate students representing 29 states for the Office of Science Graduate Student Research (SCGSR) program’s 2024 Solicitation 2 cycle. Through world-class training and access to state-of-the-art facilities and resources at DOE National Laboratories, SCGSR prepares graduate students to enter jobs of critical importance to...

UCR Chemistry graduate students selected for the prestigious Nobel laureate meeting!

The University of California today (April 24) announced the 2025 cohort of UC President’s Lindau Nobel Laureate Meetings Fellows, 42 outstanding young scientists and economists from across the UC system who will join Nobel laureates from around the world at two renowned scholarly gatherings in Lindau, Germany. Please join us in congratulating graduate students Ashley...

Scientists finally confirm vitamin B1 hypothesis from 1958

UCR's Vincent Lavallo and Aaron Gregory who helped prove a 67-year-old chemistry hypothesis. Once thought impossible, chemists generate unstable molecule in water.

UCR Night at Angle Stadium!

It's a UCR takeover! Come join us for UC Riverside Night at the Big A. Tickets include an Angels and UC Riverside co-branded hat! Be sure to join us in the Gate 5 Courtyard to pick up your UC Riverside hat. Choose your seats from any of our 6 reserved sections, offered at 3 price...

Ashley Pimentel selected for the University of California’s President’s Dissertation-Year Fellowship!

Please join us in congratulating graduate student Ashley Pimentel to being selected for the prestigious University of California's President's Dissertation-Year Fellowship for the 2025-26 academic year. This fellowship provides a $36,000 stipend & $1,000 travel/research fund.

Gradaute Student Ashley Pimentel Selected for Lindau Nobel Laureates Meeting!

Please join us in congratulating graduate student Ashley Pimentel on being selected for the 74th Lindau Nobel Laureate Meeting dedicated to Chemistry! Ashley will be traveling to Lindau, Germany to represent UC Riverside to present her research work to an international audience. Only 600 young scientists from throughout the world are selected to experience and...
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Breast cancer treatment advances with light-activated ‘smart bomb’

S cientists have developed new light-sensitive chemicals that can radically improve the treatment of aggressive cancers with minimal side effects. Dr. Vincent Lavallo, a UCR chemistry professor and co-prinicipal investigator, is an expert on the synthesis of carboranes.

A new formula for success in undergraduate chemistry

The University of California, Riverside, is transforming undergraduate chemistry, allowing students multiple opportunities to demonstrate knowledge while reducing the high stakes of traditional exams. Educators believe the approach will improve outcomes for underserved students.

Campus launches West Coast’s first educational program in cosmetic science

The Department of Chemistry at UC Riverside, in collaboration with UCR Extension and the California Society of Cosmetic Chemists ( CALISCC), has launched the West Coast’s first educational program in cosmetic science. The certificate program offers students the opportunity to gain foundational knowledge and hands-on experience in the field of cosmetic science.

Chemistry Professors ‘Highly Cited’ in 2024

Of all scientists worldwide, only the top 1% are selected for Clarivate Analytics’ Highly Cited Researchers list. Despite the percentage of Americans on the list dropping this year, UC Riverside increased its number of included faculty.

Memory Matters

Advancements in research across UCR offer new hope for Alzheimer’s disease and other causes of dementia. Dr. Ryan Julian part of understanding Alzheimer’s disease and other causes of dementia.

Leading the Way in Today's Cosmetics Industry with UC Training

The Department of Chemistry at UCR in collaboration with UCR Extension and the California Society of Cosmetic Chemists (CALISCC) is excited to announce the West’s first educational program in Cosmetic Science. What is Cosmetic Science: The cosmetics industry has evolved significantly over the years, becoming a multifaceted field that combines artistry with cutting-edge science. Historically...

Dr. Jingsong Zhang recieves the GAANN Grant!

UC Riverside has received seven grants from the U.S. Department of Education’s Graduate Assistance in Areas of National Need ( GAANN ) Program. The program offers grants to academic departments and programs at higher education institutions to fund graduate fellowships. Students with strong academic records and who have demonstrated financial need and intent to pursue...

UCR begins construction on new instructional building

UC Riverside will celebrate the start of construction for a major student instructional building with a groundbreaking ceremony for the Undergraduate Teaching and Learning Facility on Friday, Oct. 4. The four-story, 100,700-square-foot building will have a seating capacity of approximately 1,700. It includes two lecture halls, 19 mid- to small-sized classrooms, six biology labs, four...
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Ten professors win NSF CAREER Awards

Ten UC Riverside faculty members have been awarded prestigious National Science Foundation CAREER Awards to support research in areas ranging from early detection of diseases to human-robot interactions. The awards support early career faculty who demonstrate the potential to serve as academic role models and advance their organization’s mission. Research conducted with these funds is...

Dr. Mihri Ozkan part of United Nations Climate Panel

Combating climate change may involve building structures as large as stadiums with arrays of huge fans that suck in vast volumes of air to capture free-floating carbon dioxide before carbon-free air is released back into the atmosphere.
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Ashley Pimentel awarded the Chair's DEI Award!

Please join us in congratulating graduate student Ashley Pimentel to receiving the Chairs DEI Award! This award is given to one UCR chemistry graduate student every year for their outstanding efforts in outreach and mentoring.
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Dr. Jack Eichler awarded the 2023-24 Distinguished Teaching Award!

Jack F. Eichler, a professor in the Department of Chemistry for 14 years, was awarded the 2023-24 Distinguished Teaching Award. A nomination letter asserts Eichler “aims to foster an understanding of chemistry concepts while promoting student engagement and addressing real-world issues. To achieve these goals, he employs innovative teaching approaching, including active learning, problem-based case...
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