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Today, we celebrate the talented staff who manage our NMR, X-ray Crystallography, Mass Spectrometry, and other research facilites. Thank you for your unwavering support for our researchers and students. Your expertise and dedication fuel the discoveries that shape our future.

Congrats to #LSUChemistry grad student Udyogi Conthagamage on receiving a 2025–26 LSU Dissertation Year Fellowship! Udyogi is advancing molecular machines research to fight antibiotic resistance with Víctor García-López. 🔗bit.ly/3ESVctE

Congratulations to #LSUChemistry grad student Stefanie Klisch on receiving a 2025–2026 LSU Dissertation Year Fellowship! Stefanie is studying vesicle systems and membrane behavior under Prof. Gerald Schneider. 🔗bit.ly/3ESVctE

Congrats to #LSUChemistry grad student Natalie Stewart, who conducts research in the Chambers and Elgrishi labs, for receiving an #NSF #GRFP Honorable Mention for her work targeting "forever chemicals." Learn more about her approach and future goals: bit.ly/3GOJBwh

Congrats to Prof. Daniel Kuroda on receiving the LSU College of Science Socolofsky Award for Teaching Excellence! He transforms complex topics from general chemistry to chemical thermodynamics with demos, real-world examples, & active learning that engages students. bit.ly/3RRzbOW

Congrats to Tai Hua on receiving the LSU College of Science Outstanding Junior Award! An Ogden Honors College junior in Prof. Lopata’s lab, Tai explores how coordination compounds can drive attosecond electron dynamics. Learn more: bit.ly/3EXuLmL

Congrats to George Tisdale on receiving the @LSUScience Outstanding Sophomore Award! George conducts research in Prof. Wagner’s lab, launched an independent crystallography project, co-authored 2 manuscripts & has big plans ahead! bit.ly/3EXuLmL

Congrats to Prof. Sviatoslav Baranets 🇺🇦 on receiving the LSU College of Science Non-Tenured Faculty Research Award! He’s led cutting-edge research on semiconducting oxypnictides and received NSF CAREER & Powe Awards. He also revived the regional Chemistry Olympiad! bit.ly/3RRzbOW

Meet our 2024–2025 Dr. Benjamin Pierre Boussert Outstanding Student Award recipients: Daniel Le Lorier & Ayesha Weerakoon! Learn more about their research and future plans: bit.ly/3EXuLmL

Congratulations to Prof. Víctor García-López, recipient of the LSU College of Science Undergraduate Teaching Award! Known for his work on molecular machines and dedication to mentoring, he’s making a lasting impact in the classroom and beyond. bit.ly/3RRzbOW

Congrats to our 2024–2025 Dr. Linda Allen Excellence in Academics & Research Award recipients: Parker Collett and Ella Madura. Learn more about the awardees and their achievements: bit.ly/3EXuLmL

Congrats to chemistry senior Julia Carroll on receiving the Dr. William Pryor Award for Leadership in SAACS! As the LSU SAACS president, she’s led outreach, professional development, & grown membership—all while conducting research in Prof. Spivak’s lab. bit.ly/3EXuLmL

Congrats to #LSUChemistry students Claire Matherne and Ayesha Weerakoon on placing 2nd and 3rd in the 2025 LSU Discover Day STEM Disciplines Poster Competition! 🥈- 𝗖𝗹𝗮𝗶𝗿𝗲 𝗠𝗮𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗿𝗻𝗲, Elrishi Research Group 🥉- 𝗔𝘆𝗲𝘀𝗵𝗮 𝗪𝗲𝗲𝗿𝗮𝗸𝗼𝗼𝗻, Zhang Research Group

#LSUChemistry chemists are uncovering how nature efficiently converts nitrogen gas into ammonia. They aim to unravel the inner workings of nitrogenase, paving the way for cleaner, more energy-efficient alternatives to traditional fertilizer production. bit.ly/3S3Eb3d

We’re so proud of our graduates who crossed the stage on Friday, and we wish you all the best in your next chapter! You’ll always be part of the #LSUChemistry family. 🎓💜💛

The energy is still in the air! Our chemistry graduates are beaming with pride, and so are we! 👏 #LSU25

Building all-carbon quaternary centers is a major challenge in organic chemistry, crucial for drug & material innovation. A new review by the Rivas Group highlights recent advances in light-driven and dual catalysis strategies. bit.ly/3SetBX5

Way to Geaux, Christian Foti!

Congrats to Prof. Revati Kumar on receiving a 2025 LSU Alumni Association Faculty Excellence Award! A leader in computational chemistry, her work advances innovations in batteries, fuel cells & more. 55+ papers, 45+ talks, & a passion for outreach. bit.ly/3RRzbOW

Congrats to Prof. Noémie Elgrishi on the 2025 Carruth McGehee Award for Excellent Research! Honored for her 2024 Chemical Communications paper on a recyclable metal-organic cage that removes PFOS—tackling PFAS pollution with sustainable solutions. bit.ly/3RRzbOW