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To Make My Chemistry Classes More Welcoming, I Start by Making Students Uncomfortable

As the landscape of science evolves to become more diverse, it is crucial to reflect on our historical roots to ensure a welcoming future. Associate Professor of Instruction, Stephanie Knezz, takes a unique approach by using the first day of her introductory and organic chemistry classes to delve into the real-world consequences of science's homogeneous past. Learn more about how Stephanie’s innovative teaching practice is making a profound impact on the STEM education experience at Northwestern

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Julia Kalow: PoWERing Change in Polymer Science

In the dynamic world of polymer science, connections catalyze change. Last summer, Julia Kalow and Jill Alty (MIT), joined forces to start a conference for women and gender minorities in polymer science. Recognizing the broad scope of polymer science, encompassing engineering, physics, and biology, the two women identified a gap in uniting these diverse disciplines. Their belief in the transformative power of conferences to spark creativity and foster collaborations fueled their determination to create a platform where women and gender minorities could connect, share cutting-edge research, and collectively address unique challenges.

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Shape-shifting ultrasound stickers detect post-surgical complications

Researchers led by John Rogers and collaborators at Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis have developed a new, first-of-its-kind sticker that enables clinicians to monitor the health of patients’ organs and deep tissues with a simple ultrasound device.

When attached to an organ, the soft, tiny sticker changes in shape in response to the body’s changing pH levels, which can serve as an early warning sign for post-surgery complications such as anastomotic leaks. Clinicians then can view these shape changes in real time through ultrasound imaging.

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Announcements & Events

 

Congratulations

 
Congratulations Songi Han on your recent investiture as the Mark and Nancy Ratner Professor of Chemistry

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Recent Honors

 

Veronica Berns was recently named a 2023-24 WCAS Arts and Sciences Alumni Teaching Award Recipient

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Community Spotlight

 

The faculty, students, alumni, and staff who comprise our department are dedicated to outstanding research and scholarship.

Winter Newsletter

 

Happy New Year and welcome to our Winter newsletter! We look forward to building on our full and rewarding 2023 that included research gains in energy and catalysis, cancer vaccines, and electronic and photonic devices. We also hosted many distinguished guests who delivered inspiring lectures in honor of our eminent emeriti faculty. Please enjoy the profiles of members in our community who make our Department so special as well as recent news of our impact on important societal problems in sustainability and human health. Finally, 2024 marks 50 years after our dear colleague Mark Ratner helped to introduce the pioneering concept of molecular electronics, which paved the way for our leading role in establishing nanotechnology years later. I hope you enjoy our latest happenings.

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Our Research

 

Research at the Department of Chemistry is innovative, collaborative and interdisciplinary by nature.

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