Analytical Chemistry Seminar: Prof. Jessica Ray
Analytical Seminars
"Novel, polymer-imprinted activated carbon media for selective adsorption of PFAS in wastewater."
Assistant Professor Jessica Ray - Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering, University of Washington
Host: Matthew Bush
Per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) are a class of over 9,000 different compounds with high thermal and chemical stability due to their C–F bonds. These toxic compounds have been used in many applications and in consumer-end products which has led to widespread dispersion in the environment—particularly in water sources. During water treatment, granular activated carbon is commonly used to separate PFAS from water. Granular activated carbons are sourced from coal and other materials, and thermally and chemically activated to generate a high surface area, high porosity adsorbent. However, granular activated carbon is a nonselective adsorbent with low removal efficiency for small PFAS. Furthermore, once the adsorbent is spent, it is either landfilled where loaded PFAS will be leac…
Event interval: Single day event. Campus location: Bagley Hall (BAG). Campus room: BAG 261. Accessibility Contact: chem59x@uw.edu. Event Types: Lectures/Seminars.
Monday, November 17, 2025, 3:30 PM – 4:30 PM.
For more info visit ray-aimslab.com. A Discussion of the Nobel Prize in Chemistry 2025
Inorganic Seminars
"The History and New Frontiers of Metal–Organic Framework Chemistry"
Associate Professor Dianne Xiao and Assistant Professor Doug Reed - Department of Chemistry, University of Washington
The 2025 Nobel Prize in Chemistry recognizes the architects of metal-organic frameworks (MOFs), Susumu Kitagawa, Richard Robson, and Omar M. Yaghi. Professors Dianne Xiao and Doug Reed from the Department of Chemistry will introduce MOFs and discuss their importance. Following this talk, we invite the audience to join in a moderated Q&A session.
Event interval: Single day event. Campus location: Bagley Hall (BAG). Campus room: BAG 131. Accessibility Contact: chem59x@uw.edu. Event Types: Special Events. Lectures/Seminars. Target Audience: Non-experts with some some interest in or knowledge of chemistry.
Tuesday, November 18, 2025, 4:00 PM – 5:00 PM.
For more info visit www.nobelprize.org. Chemistry Faculty Meeting
*Executive Session ONLY.
Event interval: Single day event. Campus location: Chemistry Building (CHB). Campus room: CHB 102. Accessibility Contact: Veronica Howell, atchmchr@uw.edu. Event Types: Meetings. Target Audience: Faculty.
Thursday, November 20, 2025, 3:30 PM – 5:00 PM.
MS in Applied Chemical Science & Technology Program
Undergraduates from STEM degree pathways are invited to attend this information session for the Master of Science in Applied Chemical Science and Technology (MSACST) program in the Department of Chemistry. UW students have the unique opportunity to join become a Combined Undergraduate and Graduate (CUG) student, which may allow you to apply up to 12 credits from 400-level chemistry courses toward the degree!
Details of the program and program requirements will be discussed during the information session. Join us immediately after the presentation for refreshments!
The ACST program is designed for students who would like to learn advanced chemical and data science tools for careers in biotech, pharmaceuticals, clean energy and more. Please contact MSACST Director Sharon Durfy (acstadvising@uw.edu) with any questions.
Event interval: Single day event. Campus location: Chemistry Building (CHB). Campus room: CHB 102. Accessibility Contact: Sharon Durfy. Event Types: Academics. Information Sessions. Target Audience: Undergraduate Students.
Friday, November 21, 2025, 3:55 PM – 5:00 PM.
For more info visit www.appliedchem.uw.edu. Thanksgiving Day
Administrative
No classes. Most University offices and buildings are closed. Check with specific offices to confirm.
Event interval: Single day event. Year: 2025. Quarter: Autumn. Event Types: Academics.
Thursday, November 27, 2025.
For more info visit www.washington.edu. Native American Heritage Day
Administrative
No classes. Most University offices and buildings are closed. Check with specific offices to confirm.
Event interval: Single day event. Year: 2025. Quarter: Autumn. Event Types: Academics.
Friday, November 28, 2025.
For more info visit www.washington.edu. Analytical Chemistry Seminar: Prof. Libin Xu
Analytical Seminars
"Differential Contributions of Distinct Lipid Peroxidation Mechanisms to Ferroptosis"
Associate Professor Libin Xu - Department of Medicinal Chemistry, University of Washington
Host: Dan Fu.
Event interval: Single day event. Campus location: Bagley Hall (BAG). Campus room: BAG 261. Accessibility Contact: chem59x@uw.edu. Event Types: Lectures/Seminars.
Monday, December 1, 2025, 3:30 PM – 4:30 PM.
For more info visit faculty.washington.edu. MS in Applied Chemical Science & Technology Program
The University of Washington Department of Chemistry Master of Science in Applied Chemical Science & Technology (MSACST) invites all interested STEM students to an online information session about the program.
The application for starting in Autumn 2026 or Winter 2027 is open!
The Priority Consideration deadline is January 31, 2026.
Go to the Online Meeting Link in this listing to RSVP and obtain the Zoom link for this info session.
MSACST is designed for STEM students interested in advanced chemical and data science tools for careers in biotech, pharmaceuticals, clean energy, climate science and more.
The program features a cutting-edge curriculum with the opportunity to conduct research with nationally and internationally recognized faculty, in a flexible format that allows students to choose between 3 Tracks and complete their degree in 1 or 2 years.
Faculty supporting MSACST student research experiences are from diverse departments across the UW campus, including Biochemistry, Chemistry, Atmospheric…
Event interval: Single day event. Online Meeting Link: https://www.appliedchem.uw.edu/event?sfid=701Hs000001K8xzIAC. Accessibility Contact: Sharon Durfy. Event Types: Academics. Information Sessions. Target Audience: Undergraduate Students.
Tuesday, December 2, 2025, 9:00 AM – 10:00 AM.
For more info visit www.appliedchem.uw.edu. Physical Chemistry Seminar: Prof. Sang-Hyun Oh
Physical Seminars
"Nanoparticle-enhanced Protein Seed Amplification for Parkinson Disease Diagnostics"
Professor Sang-Hyun Oh - Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering, University of Minnesota
Host: Tristan Shi
Protein misfolding and aggregation drive neurodegenerative diseases including Alzheimer’s, Parkinson’s, ALS, and prion diseases. To meet the needs for ultra-sensitive detection with specificity, traditional ELISA and immunohistochemistry are now complemented by seeded protein amplification assays, in particular real-time quaking-induced conversion (RT-QuIC). Detecting pathological seeds at clinically relevant concentrations remains a core biochemistry challenge: controlling interfaces, reaction kinetics, and interferents/inhibitors in complex biofluids. Our group has been developing miniaturized, nano-enabled platforms - Micro-QuIC, Nano-QuIC, and AI-QuIC - that integrate nanostructured materials with compact instrumentation. I will highlight our recent Nano-QuIC results to detect alpha-synuclein aggregates…
Event interval: Single day event. Campus location: Chemistry Building (CHB). Campus room: CHB 102. Accessibility Contact: chem59x@uw.edu. Event Types: Lectures/Seminars.
Wednesday, December 3, 2025, 11:30 AM – 12:30 PM.
For more info visit nanobio.umn.edu. Organic Chemistry Seminar: Prof. Nathan Romero
Organic Seminars
"New Synthetic Tools for Precision Polymers & Sustainable Materials"
Assistant Professor Nathan Romero - Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry, University of California, San Diego
Host: Matthew Golder.
Event interval: Single day event. Campus location: Chemistry Building (CHB). Campus room: CHB 102. Accessibility Contact: chem59x@uw.edu. Event Types: Lectures/Seminars.
Thursday, December 4, 2025, 10:30 AM – 11:30 AM.
For more info visit sites.google.com. Chemistry Faculty Meeting
*Executive Session ONLY.
Event interval: Single day event. Campus location: Chemistry Building (CHB). Campus room: CHB 102. Accessibility Contact: Veronica Howell, atchmchr@uw.edu. Event Types: Meetings. Target Audience: Faculty.
Thursday, December 4, 2025, 3:30 PM – 5:00 PM.
Careers in Chemistry Seminar: Publishing - Dr. Stephanie Greed
"Careers in Chemistry: Publishing"
Dr. Stephanie Greed - Senior Editor, Nature Reviews Chemistry
Host: Alshakim Nelson
Join Dr. Stephanie Greed for a talk on careers in publishing. Ample time will be available for an audience Q&A.
Event interval: Single day event. Campus location: Chemistry Building (CHB). Campus room: CHB 102. Accessibility Contact: chem59x@uw.edu. Event Types: Lectures/Seminars. Student Activities. Target Audience: Students and postdocs.
Monday, December 8, 2025, 2:30 PM – 3:30 PM.
Christmas Day
Administrative
No classes. Most University offices and buildings are closed. Check with specific offices to confirm.
Event interval: Single day event. Year: 2026. Quarter: Winter. Event Types: Academics.
Thursday, December 25, 2025.
For more info visit www.washington.edu. New Year's Day
Administrative
No classes. Most University offices and buildings are closed. Check with specific offices to confirm.
Event interval: Single day event. Year: 2026. Quarter: Winter. Event Types: Academics.
Thursday, January 1, 2026.
For more info visit www.washington.edu. MS in Applied Chemical Science & Technology Program
The University of Washington Department of Chemistry Master of Science in Applied Chemical Science & Technology (MSACST) invites all interested STEM students to an online information session about the program.
The application for starting in Autumn 2026 or Winter 2027 is open!
The Priority Consideration deadline is January 31, 2026.
Go to the Online Meeting Link in this listing to RSVP and obtain the Zoom link for this info session.
MSACST is designed for STEM students interested in advanced chemical and data science tools for careers in biotech, pharmaceuticals, clean energy, climate science and more.
The program features a cutting-edge curriculum with the opportunity to conduct research with nationally and internationally recognized faculty, in a flexible format that allows students to choose between 3 Tracks and complete their degree in 1 or 2 years.
Faculty supporting MSACST student research experiences are from diverse departments across the UW campus, including Biochemistry, Chemistry, Atmospheric…
Event interval: Single day event. Online Meeting Link: https://www.appliedchem.uw.edu/event?sfid=701Hs000001K8y4IAC. Accessibility Contact: Sharon Durfy. Event Types: Academics. Information Sessions. Target Audience: Undergraduate Students.
Wednesday, January 14, 2026, 9:00 AM – 10:00 AM.
Online.
For more info visit www.appliedchem.uw.edu. Martin Luther King Jr. Day
Administrative
No classes. Most University offices and buildings are closed. Check with specific offices to confirm.
Event interval: Single day event. Year: 2026. Quarter: Winter. Event Types: Academics.
Monday, January 19, 2026.
For more info visit www.washington.edu.