Welcome to Catalyst, (formerly known as NewsJournal), the news publication produced by the College of Chemistry, University of CA, Berkeley. Published twice a year, Catalyst is available here as a PDF.
On the cover
A fully integrated 48-lane genetic analyzer designed by chemistry professor Richard Mathies. The proposed device integrates all the elements to perform rapid and highly parallel genetic analysis.
Rachel Segalman draws inspiration from both sides of her family tree
Chemical engineering professor Rachel Segalman comes from a long line of chemists and engineers.
Working with industry
While UC focuses on its own mission, it is the private sector that translates some of the university's most exciting research into new products. Featuring Richard Mathies, Jud King, and Keith Alexander.
The flow of ideas
How Jud King has kept UC's innovation machine running smoothly
Eyes to the sky, feet on the ground
From the sands of Mars to local start-ups, Rich Mathies keeps exploring
Third Tour of Duty
Keith Alexander returns to Gilman Hall to create a unique new program
Previous Issues
Fall 2007 Vol. 2, No. 2
Spring 2007 Vol. 2, No. 1
Fall 2006 Vol. 1, No. 1
News Journal Issues (publication prior to Catalyst)