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Elgrishi Receives LSU University Faculty Award
April 23, 2024
Congratulations to LSU Chemistry Assistant Professor Noémie Elgrishi on receiving a 2024 Alumni Association Rising Faculty Research Award. The award is part of the LSU University Faculty Awards and recognizes assistant professors who have demonstrated exceptional scholarship and a significant impact through their published research.
The Elgrishi research team focuses on developing electrochemical techniques to improve the energy efficiency of complex proton-coupled electron transfer processes (PCET). They also investigate how confinement influences molecular electrocatalytic systems, with potential applications ranging from water purification to advanced energy storage solutions.
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LSU Chemistry Graduate Student Receives AAUW Scholarship
March 26, 2024
Congratulations to LSU Chemistry graduate student Laura Sepulveda from the Kuroda research group for being selected as a recipient of the Eleanor Earle Memorial AAUW Scholarship from the Baton Rouge Chapter.
AAUW is a national nonprofit organization that promotes equity for women and girls through advocacy, education, philanthropy, and research. The award recognizes Laura's hard work and the excellence she has demonstrated in her academic and research endeavors.
The Element of Perseverance: A Woman's Journey in Chemistry
March 25, 2024
Discover the remarkable story of LSU Chemistry alum Dr. Charmaine Bienvenu Mamantov (BS 1956). Her journey defied the norms of her time and paved the way for women in chemistry today. Dr. Mamantov’s journey inspires, highlighting the significance of mentorship, support, and bravery in following one’s passion.
In Memoriam: Emeritus Professor James Traynham
March 20, 2024
With great sadness, we share the news of Professor Emeritus James Traynham's passing. Professor Traynham joined the LSU Chemistry faculty in 1953 and had a long and distinguished career in teaching, research, and administration. He contributed to the success of countless students' personal development and careers, helped shape a successful department and institution, and shared the history of LSU Chemistry. | Obituary
Murray Selected as Senior Member of National Academy of Inventors
March 12, 2024
Roy Paul Daniels Professor of Chemistry Kermit K. Murray has been selected as a senior
member of the National Academy of Inventors. Professor Murray is a leader in developing
mass spectrometry instruments and has passed on his passion for innovation to the
next generation of scientists through mentorship. Learn more about his achievements.
LSU Hosts Third Annual 'You Be The Chemist' Challenge
March 11, 2024
LSU hosted a third annual regional 'You Be The Chemist' Challenge, with six teams from two local middle schools competing in the rigorous but fun chemistry competition.
Assistant Professor Víctor García-López and the Gordon A. Cain Center for STEM Literacy organized the regional competition in collaboration with the Capital Area STEM Network. Multiple chemistry students and staff volunteered for event activities. | Learn more
Transforming Chemistry Exams with Artificial Intelligence
March 5, 2024
In graduate school, cumulative exams serve as a rigorous method for evaluating a student's comprehensive understanding of the material covered throughout an academic program. A group of LSU Chemistry graduate students recently experienced a unique twist on this traditional assessment format.
For an inorganic chemistry cumulative exam, Professor Les Butler incorporated an innovative approach by allowing the use of ChatGPT 4 to solve chemistry problems. Discover the students' reactions and thoughts on this innovative examination method and learn how it mirrors a broader trend of students embracing technological advancements in academia | Learn more
Introducing LSU Chemistry’s New Operations Manager
February 23, 2024
The LSU Department of Chemistry welcomes Aaron Hussey as its new operations manager. With a background steeped in art and a wealth of experience in facility maintenance, Aaron brings a unique skill set that will elevate the department's operational efficiency and aesthetic appeal. | Learn more
Two Worlds Collide: The influence one man has on LSU Athletics and the LSU Chemistry program
February 20, 2024
Discover the fascinating story of LSU's colors with Tiger TV! LSU Chemistry Professor Charles E. Coates was instrumental in creating our beloved purple and gold. In 1893, Professor Coates not only jumpstarted the LSU Chemistry program but also organized and coached the university's first football team! Learn more to uncover more about this remarkable figure, featuring insights from LSU Chemistry Professor and Department Chair John Pojman.
LSU Chemistry Graduate Student Receives WCC Travel Award
February 15, 2024
Alexandra Aucoin, an LSU Chemistry graduate student and a member of the Pojman research group, has been honored with an ACS Women Chemists Committee (WCC) Eli Lilly Travel Award for Spring 2024. She will present her work at the Eli Lilly Poster Session during the upcoming ACS Spring 2024 event in New Orleans on Tuesday, March 19. After presentations, award recipients will be recognized at the WCC Luncheon.
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