News | Department of Chemistry

Virtual Open House for Prospective Graduate Students - Oct. 5th, 4-6 pm

WashU Chemistry Department Virtual Open House Thursday, Oct. 5th, 4 – 6 p.m. (CDT)

ISP helps teachers bring university research to life in classrooms

With the help of WashU’s Institute for School Partnership (ISP), Bryce Sadtler has been supporting local science teachers since 2015, including through a summer teacher-researcher partnership initiative.

8.28.21 | Read the Story

Research, Faculty/Staff

Washington University collaborates with Agilent, Merck to expand metabolomics research

In partnership with Agilent and Merck, scientists in the Department of Chemistry in Arts & Sciences will develop new metabolomics workflows.

6.30.21 | Read the Story

Research, Faculty/Staff

Cancer has ripple effect on distant tissues

A new study in zebrafish examines how tumors alter whole-body metabolism at the molecular level.

5.13.21 | Read the Story

Graduate/Postdoc

Building connections to support an inclusive culture of safety

Chemistry graduate student Austin Moyle is part of a growing network of safety partners fostering an inclusive culture of safety at institutions across the country.

5.6.21 | Read the Story

Research

You can take it with you: Rust-infused carbon cloth presents new possibilities in portable electronics

Researchers in the Department of Chemistry and the Institute of Materials Science & Engineering at Washington University in St. Louis have developed a new material for portable energy storage.

4.27.21 | Read the Story

Teaching

Communicating science with empathy and intention

Sophia Hayes, professor of chemistry, is part of a growing movement at Washington University to offer students essential training in science communication.

3.31.21 | Read the Story

Research, Faculty/Staff

Jackrel Lab tackles new vaccine technology for elderly populations

In this Q&A, Meredith Jackrel describes how her lab's expertise in protein misfolding and neurodegenerative diseases has made them uniquely qualified to work on developing new vaccine technologies aimed at elderly populations.

11.30.20 | Read the Story

Partnering to build a strong safety culture

In this Q&A, Angela Dartt describes her role in Environmental Health and Safety and offers advice on staying safe while conducting research during a pandemic.

11.12.20 | Read the Story

Graduate/Postdoc, Teaching