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1960sCharles Bishop ‘69, Poulsbo, WA, age 84, 1/20/2026John Schlicting‘65, Juneau, AK, age 84, 6/16/2026 1980sKenneth Raymond‘81, Spokane, WA, age 72, 1/27/20262000sEric David GardnerVancouver, WA, age 38, 12/17/2026Friends & FacultyCarmen SimpsonSan Rafael, CA, age 93, 9/18/2025Verla KwiramSeattle, WA, age 85, 4/4/2026Jill RueberBrunswick, GA, age 66, 12/23/2025Note: Ages and dates reflect information in UW alumni records or published obituaries and may be inaccurate. Please…
Congratulations again to our recent graduates and their families. We are immensely proud of your accomplishments at the UW. As new alumni of our department, we hope that you will stay connected with us and share your stories with the next generation of students in our program. These last few years have reminded us of the importance of scientific discovery, of sharing our discoveries with each other and the broader public, and the pursuit and preservation of scientific knowledge. Your journey…
We proudly celebrate our graduates and all they have accomplished!Jump to MSACST DegreesDOCTORAL DEGREES AWARDEDSummer 2025, Autumn 2025, Winter 2026, and Spring 2026 Summer 2025Shaun Gallagher, PhD ChemistryOne or Many: Using single particle microscopy to investigate perovskite quantum dot surface chemistry(Professor David S. Ginger)Mercie Hodges, PhD ChemistryAccessing Increased Sustainability of Commodity Polymers: Post-Polymerization…
Congratulations to the four first-year graduate students and the five graduating seniors in the Department of Chemistry who were awarded 2026 National Science Foundation Graduate Research Fellowships! Congratulations also to the four additional students who received honorable mentions. We are also delighted to announce that four alumni were recognized with either a fellowship or honorable mention. We are proud of this recognition of our students' research endeavors!The National Science…
Content will be added on this page as alumni submit updates, so check back periodically! If you have an update, please let us know. Last update: 7/15/20261960sUsha Varanasi (Ph.D. 1968) was highlighted in a February 2026 Perspectives story on alumni who met their spouse or partner at the UW.1990sKarl Booksh (Ph.D. 1994) is a sensor scientist and chemometrician who was featured as a Trailblazer by C&EN on September 15, 2025. As a professor at the…
While February might be just 28 days, the UW College of Arts & Sciences offers an exciting lineup of more than 40 in-person and online events. From thought-provoking art and music to conversations on culture, history, and science, the UW community invites you to explore, learn, and connect across disciplines throughout the University.
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Chemistry PhD alum Jonathan Cox spent most of 2025 in Kyrgyzstan, helping farmers improve their soil—and their crops—through soil testing. Continue reading on UW College of Arts & Sciences News
Our capacity for excellence in research and scholarship is a direct result of the collective efforts of friends and alumni coming together to support the department’s work.In the past year, your gifts have made a tangible impact on:Recruiting top graduate students: Your generous fellowship support attracts the brightest minds to our program.Strengthening research programs: Endowed professorships expand professional development activities, provide salary support…
Chemistry graduate student Sena Noaman was selected to participate in the 74th Lindau Nobel Laureate Meeting in Chemistry, which took place from June 29 to July 4, 2025. Only young scientists up to the age of 35 are eligible to apply to participate and selection is a once in a lifetime opportunity, as attending a past meeting renders an applicant ineligible for future consideration. Doctoral students who are selected must show a genuine interest in science and research, show a…
