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The annual Departmental Senior Awards are presented to students demonstrating excellence in their academic studies in chemistry and/or research in the labs. We are pleased to announce the recipients of Carolina Chemistry’s 2022 Departmental Senior Awards. Click image the learn more...

Frank Ivy Carroll (’61 Ph.D.), launched a more than 60-year career in chemistry after obtaining his graduate degree from UNC-Chapel Hill. Click image to learn more...

Sidney Wilkerson-Hill, assistant professor of chemistry, received the 2022 Herman Frasch Foundation Grant. Click image to read more...

Alexis Harvey and Katelyn Kitzinger are awarded NSF Fellowships in recognition of outstanding research. Click image to read more...

The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill's Professor Wei You leads a group of four universities awarded $7.5 million from the U.S. Department of Defense to develop organic semiconductors for the next generation of electronics. Click the image to read more...

Carolina chemists may have a solution to the country's plastic problem by "upcycling" plastic trash to tougher, stronger material...

Each year, The Graduate School honors graduate students in programs throughout our University for their powerful discoveries that contribute to a better future for people and communities in North Carolina. Irene Mulloy Manning is a recipient of 1 of 11 Impact Awards for 2022....

A new study conducted in mice demonstrates precisely how triclosan, an antimicrobial found in toothpaste, toys and thousands of other products, can trigger gut inflammation.

Zhiyue Lu, assistant professor of chemistry, is the recipient of the National Science Foundation’s Faculty Early Career Development (CAREER) Award. The award recognizes individuals who have the potential to serve as academic role models in research and education and to lead advances in the mission of their department.