Celebrating Chemistry: College of Charleston recognized with prestigious grant; to host public lecture and more

The College of Charleston Department of Chemistry & Biochemistry in the School of Natural and Environmental Sciences (SNES) has been awarded a competitive Jean Dreyfus Lectureship for Undergraduate Institutions by the Camille and Henry Dreyfus Foundation.

This award supports a showcase of undergraduate chemistry research, funds student researchers in the summer and brings a prominent, expert speaker to campus.

The university is excited to host several related events this week, including multiple lectures by renowned chemist, Scott J. Miller, Sterling Professor of Chemistry at Yale University. Professor Miller’s research focuses on using catalysts to carry out chemical reactions in complex molecular environments, including antibiotics and other medicines.

 The university will host a student poster session, seminar and reception on Thursday, March 12 from 4:30 to 7 p.m. at the SNES Atrium and Auerbach Auditorium (SNES 129).

The poster session will feature student work by College of Charleston undergraduates within all disciplines of chemistry, ranging across areas from fundamental understanding of chemical reactions, to studying molecules relevant to the origins of life on earth.

  A technical research seminar will be held on Friday, March 13 from 2:00 to 3:00 p.m., also in the Auerbach Auditorium (SNES 129).

“These events are meant to be a celebration of chemistry here at CofC, and we are excited to draw a wide audience to see the work of our talented undergraduate chemistry students who work so diligently with their faculty mentors,” said Michael Giuliano, associate professor of chemistry and honors faculty fellow.

This is the first time the College of Charleston has been awarded the Jean Dreyfus Lectureship. The public is invited to attend all events.