Dissertation Defense | Talley Fenn
Campus Locations: Thatcher Chemistry Building (TBBC). Campus Wide Event: Yes.
Friday, August 28, 2026, 2:00 PM – 3:00 PM.
Jacob Lessard, University of Utah RPT
RPT Chemistry Seminar
with Jacob Lessard, University of Utah
TBBC 4630
4th floor Thatcher
In-Person Seminar
Title: Reactive Manufacturing and Adaptable Materials
by Jacob Lessard, University of Utah
Abstract: The Lessard Lab employs physical organic chemistry to manufacture polymeric materials through synthesis, polymerization development, and materials manufacturing. We have developed frontal polymerization strategies that harness the heat generated during polymerization to rapidly transform monomers into polymeric materials, challenging conventional approaches to polymer synthesis and material manufacturing. In parallel, we are exploring solution-state polymerization mechanisms to create adaptable materials whose molecular structure and properties can evolve in response to external stimuli. Across these efforts, we seek to understand how molecular architecture, reaction kinetics, and manufacturing conditions can be deliberately coupled to create polymers with new structures, processing strategies, and fu…
Campus Locations: Thatcher Chemistry Building (TBBC). Campus Wide Event: Yes.
Wednesday, September 2, 2026, 4:00 PM – 5:00 PM.
Chemistry Recruiting Visit - Abbvie (VIRTUAL)
Abbvie
Chemistry Recruiting Visit
Information Session and Interviews
Via Teams
10:45 AM - September 3, 2026
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Campus Locations: Eyring Chemistry Building - Henry (HEB). Campus Wide Event: Yes.
Thursday, September 3, 2026, 10:45 AM – 12:00 PM.
Connor Bischak, University of Utah RPT
RPT Chemistry Seminar
with Connor Bischak, University of Utah
TBBC 4630
4th floor Thatcher
In-Person Seminar
Title: Harnessing Structural Dynamics in Emerging Semiconductors
Abstract: Static semiconductors, like silicon, powered the first century of semiconductor technology, but emerging frontiers now demand dynamic, adaptable semiconductors. For example, bioelectronics, neuromorphic computing, and reconfigurable photonics require semiconductors that adapt to their environment or change their optical properties on demand. In this talk, I will show how our group probes and then controls structural dynamics in two families of emerging semiconductor materials, conjugated polymer mixed conductors and hybrid metal halides. First, I will show how tuning polymer morphology and ion chemistry dictates how ionic and electronic charge carriers move through conjugated polymer mixed conductors using nanoscale imaging, in situ spectroscopies, and high-throughput robotic platforms driven by machine learning. In the secon…
Campus Locations: Thatcher Chemistry Building (TBBC). Campus Wide Event: Yes.
Monday, September 7, 2026, 4:00 PM – 5:00 PM.
Coffee Chat | ChemSAC and Curie Club
Event Categories: Meetups. Campus Locations: Eyring Chemistry Building - Henry (HEB). Campus Wide Event: Yes.
Wednesday, September 9, 2026, 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM.
Chemistry Night at the Natural History Museum of Utah
Join the Department of Chemistry for an evening of hands-on science at the Natural History Museum of Utah! Meet our students and researchers for interactive experiments and live demonstrations exploring how chemistry shapes everyday life—from colorful reactions to electricity and the materials all around us.
Meet U of U chemists and see real research in action through live demos and experiments, Hands-on activities for curious minds of all ages, Learn how chemistry tackles real-world challenges in health, energy, and the environment, Family-friendly fun at our annual celebration of chemistry, Event is included with museum admission (free for Museum Members and U of U faculty, staff, and students). Space fills up fast— prebook your tickets here (or at the link below) to guarantee entry.
Alternate Location: 301 Wakara Way, Salt Lake City, UT 84108. Ticket URL: https://nhmu.utah.edu/events/chemistry-night. Campus Wide Event: Yes.
Wednesday, September 9, 2026, 5:00 PM – 8:00 PM.
The Giddings Lecture with David Russell, Texas A&M
The Giddings Lectures at the University of Utah
with David Russell, Texas A&M
TBBC 4630
4th floor Thatcher
In-Person Seminar
Title: TBA
Abstract: TBA
Hosts: Peter Armentrout + Gabe Nagy.
Event Categories: Seminars. Campus Locations: Thatcher Chemistry Building (TBBC). Campus Wide Event: Yes.
Monday, September 14, 2026, 4:00 PM – 5:00 PM.
The Giddings Lecture with David Russell, Texas A&M
The Giddings Lectures at the University of Utah
with David Russell, Texas A&M
TBBC 4630
4th floor Thatcher
In-Person Seminar
Title: TBA
Abstract: TBA
Hosts: Peter Armentrout + Gabe Nagy.
Event Categories: Seminars. Campus Locations: Thatcher Chemistry Building (TBBC). Campus Wide Event: Yes.
Tuesday, September 15, 2026, 10:45 AM – 12:00 PM.
Distinguished Alumni Seminars with Stanton F. McHardy, Ken Savin and Lisa A. Wenzler
Distinguished Alumni Seminar at the University of Utah
with Stanton F. McHardy, Ken Savin and Lisa A. Wenzler
TBBC 4630
4th floor Thatcher Seminar Room
In-person seminar
, Advancement of Novel Small Molecules for Cancer and Cancer Pain Targets: A Medicinal Chemistry Journey
by Stanton F. McHardy
Bio: Research in the McHardy lab and the Center For Innovative Drug Discovery (CIDD) in the Department of Chemistry at UT San Antonio focuses on fundamental chemistry concepts to address important scientific questions found at the interface of chemistry and biology for the purposes of medicinal chemistry and drug discovery research. This presentation will highlight three research vignettes focused on the discovery of novel small molecule drug candidates utilizing structure-based drug design, in silico modeling and docking, scaffold-hopping, convergent syntheses and comprehensive in vitro ADME screening. Therapeutic area focuses include lung and ovarian cancers, glioblastoma multiform and chemotherapy-induced…
Event Categories: Seminars. Campus Locations: Thatcher Chemistry Building (TBBC). Campus Wide Event: Yes.
Friday, September 25, 2026, 12:00 PM – 1:30 PM.
Michael Marty, UT-Austin
Analytical Chemistry Seminar at the University of Utah
with Michael Marty, UT-Austin
TBBC 4630
4th floor Thatcher
In-Person Seminar
Title: TBA
by Michael Marty
Abstract: TBA
Host: Gabe Nagy.
Campus Locations: Thatcher Chemistry Building (TBBC). Campus Wide Event: Yes.
Monday, September 28, 2026, 4:00 PM – 5:00 PM.
For more info visit sites.utexas.edu. Ming-Yu Ngai, Purdue University
Chemistry Seminar at the University of Utah
with Ming-Yu Ngai, Purdue University
TBBC 4630
4th floor - Thatcher
In-person seminar
Title: Excited-State Catalysis in Organic Synthesis
Abstract: The development of efficient strategies for the synthesis and diversification of complex
molecules remains a central challenge in organic chemistry. The Ngai laboratory seeks to address this
challenge by developing new approaches to build and modify molecules, with the long-term vision of
turning light into medicine. Our research focuses on the use of visible-light-driven excited-state catalysis
to transiently reprogram molecular reactivity and enable transformations that are difficult to achieve
under conventional ground-state conditions. By combining photochemistry, radical reactivity, and
transition-metal catalysis, we aim to establish general platforms for selective bond construction and
late-stage functionalization of structurally complex molecules. These efforts include the development
of new catalytic…
Event Categories: Seminars. Campus Locations: Thatcher Chemistry Building (TBBC). Campus Wide Event: Yes.
Wednesday, October 7, 2026, 10:45 AM – 12:00 PM.
For more info visit www.ngaigroup.com. Coffee Chat | ChemSAC and Curie Club
Event Categories: Meetups. Campus Locations: Eyring Chemistry Building - Henry (HEB). Campus Wide Event: Yes.
Wednesday, October 14, 2026, 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM.
Martin Edwards, University of Arkansas
Physical/ Analytical Chemistry Seminar
with Martin Edwards, University of Arkansas
TBBC 4630
4th floor Thatcher
In-Person Seminar
Title: TBA
by Martin Edwards
Abstract: TBA
Host: Henry S. White.
Campus Locations: Thatcher Chemistry Building (TBBC). Campus Wide Event: Yes.
Monday, October 19, 2026, 4:00 PM – 5:00 PM.
For more info visit edwardslab.uark.edu. Dissertation Defense | Leon Guerra
Campus Locations: Thatcher Chemistry Building (TBBC). Campus Wide Event: Yes.
Tuesday, October 20, 2026, 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM.
Dissertation Defense | David Loertscher
Campus Locations: Thatcher Chemistry Building (TBBC). Campus Wide Event: Yes.
Tuesday, October 20, 2026, 2:00 PM – 3:00 PM.
Ming Hammond TFR Seminar
TFR Chemistry Seminar
with Ming Hammond, University of Utah
TBBC 4630
4th floor Thatcher
In-Person Seminar
Title: TBA
by Ming Hammond, University of Utah
Abstract: TBA
Host: Aurora Clark.
Campus Locations: Thatcher Chemistry Building (TBBC). Campus Wide Event: Yes.
Thursday, October 22, 2026, 10:45 AM – 12:00 PM.
Ryan Looper, University of Utah TFR
TFR Chemistry Seminar
with Ryan Looper, University of Utah
TBBC 4630
4th floor Thatcher
In-Person Seminar
Title: TBA
by Ryan Looper, University of Utah
Abstract: TBA
Host: Aurora Clark.
Campus Locations: Thatcher Chemistry Building (TBBC). Campus Wide Event: Yes.
Thursday, October 29, 2026, 10:45 AM – 12:00 PM.
Naihao Chiang, University of Houston
Physical/ Analytical Chemistry Seminar
with Naihao Chiang, University of Houston
TBBC 4630
4th floor Thatcher
In-Person Seminar
Title: TBA
by Naihao Chiang
Abstract: TBA
Host: Long Luo.
Campus Locations: Thatcher Chemistry Building (TBBC). Campus Wide Event: Yes.
Monday, November 2, 2026, 4:00 PM – 5:00 PM.
For more info visit chiang.chem.uh.edu. Seminar | Ampofo Darko, University of Tennessee
Campus Locations: Thatcher Chemistry Building (TBBC). Campus Wide Event: Yes.
Tuesday, November 3, 2026, 10:45 AM – 12:00 PM.
Stang-Burrows-Sessler Distinguished Lectureship | Geoffrey Coates, Cornell
Campus Locations: Thatcher Chemistry Building (TBBC). Campus Wide Event: Yes.
Thursday, November 5, 2026, 10:45 AM – 12:00 PM.
Aurora Clark | TFR Seminar
TFR Chemistry Seminar
with Aurora Clark, University of Utah
TBBC 4630
4th floor Thatcher
In-Person Seminar
Title: TBA
by Aurora Clark, University of Utah
Abstract: TBA.
Campus Locations: Thatcher Chemistry Building (TBBC). Campus Wide Event: Yes.
Monday, November 9, 2026, 4:00 PM – 5:00 PM.
Coffee Chat | ChemSAC and Curie Club
Event Categories: Meetups. Campus Locations: Eyring Chemistry Building - Henry (HEB). Campus Wide Event: Yes.
Wednesday, November 11, 2026, 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM.