Dear Alumni and Friends, We started this semester by moving our organic teaching laboratories into the new building, Innovation Hall, which allowed us to offer in-person organic laboratories. This was a challenging and rewarding experience. Our staff members did a wonderful job in this transition. We also offered in-person general chemistry and upper division laboratories…. Read more »
Edition 09, Spring 2021
Diversity Statement
Like every other institution in the US, the department has been actively engaged in promoting diversity, equity, and inclusivity to affirm our core values of treating people with respect and fostering a global perspective. In fact, two years ago, we developed a diversity statement for the department that was contributed to by the faculty, staff,… Read more »
IUPUI chemistry graduate student recognized for volunteerism
Christine Skaggs led efforts to distribute ‘COVID-19 chemistry kits’ to more than 200 underserved children in Indianapolis. Reprinted, with permission from Indiana University News. By Kevin Fryling. March 15, 2021.
Innovation Hall welcomes students and faculty
In-person classes began in IUPUI’s newest building in the spring semester. Innovation Hall features laboratories, lecture halls, ‘clean’ rooms’, research laboratories, and so much more. The building was officially dedicated by IU President Michael McRobbie on May 24. Below is a picture collage (photos by Erwin Boschmann).
David Robbins, an alumnus with positive outlook
By Erwin Boschmann “Happiness lies in the joy of achievement, in the thrill of the creative effort.” -Franklin D. Roosevelt The FDR quote on happiness certainly applies to the chemistry alumnus we are featuring this spring. David Robbins is living not only an accomplished life, but one that is truly fulfilling. He radiates an air… Read more »
Recent Awards
IUPUI Top 100 Awards Chemistry Majors (6): Titilayo Adeniyan, Kamryn Benscoter, Satyajit Kulkarni, Walker Nurrenbern, Blessing Olagundoye, Amber Pagan PLTL Leaders (17): Sarah Ali, Aiysha Amjad, Kamryn Benscoter, Alexis Bloom, Isaac Demaree, Kimberly Felipe, Madelynn Gaines, Isra Haider, Amir Hailat, Travis Kening, Mohammad Khan, Logan Lew, Blessing Olagundoye, Amber Pagan, Reggie Parker, Kristina Powlen, Tarcisio… Read more »