College of Chemistry

In Memoriam: Richard Andersen

September 10, 2019
UC Berkeley, College of Chemistry Press Release
The field of inorganic chemistry has lost one of its most passionate practitioners; Professor Richard Andersen passed away in Oakland, California, on June 16, 2019, at the age of 76.

The Entrepreneurial University

May 5, 2026
Scientific American Custom Media | UC Berkeley
A research university emphasizes entrepreneurial science—and spawns start-ups in fields as varied as genetic medicine, humanoid robotics and carbon-catching materials.
https://www.scientificamerican.com/custom-media/uc-berkeley/technology-transferr…

Karthik Shekhar receives Camille Dreyfus Teacher-Scholars award

May 4, 2026
By Veronica Bartell | College of Chemistry
Faculty who receive this award are within the first five years of their academic careers, have each created an outstanding independent body of scholarship, and are deeply committed to education.

Igniting a passion for science at the Morello STEM Fair

May 1, 2026
By Veronica Bartell | College of Chemistry
Students and faculty were happy to trade the labs of Latimer Hall for the energy of the Morello PTG STEM Fair recently.

College History

150th Anniversary Celebration Video

For our 150th Anniversary, check out our video below as we celebrate the past, present, and future of UC Berkeley's College of Chemistry:

New ‘chain mail’ material of interlocking molecules is tough, flexible and easy to make

January 23, 2023
By Robert Sanders | UC Berkeley media relations

The individual building blocks of a catenane are polyhedral molecules — a type of adamantane — that link arms to form a 2D mesh or 3D network that is sturdy but flexible.

The individual building blocks of a catenane are polyhedral molecules — a type of adamantane — that link arms to form a 2D mesh or 3D network that is sturdy but flexible. (Image credit: Tianqiong Ma, UC Berkeley)

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W.M. Keck Foundation awards Neil Razdan grant to use molten salts a platform for energy conversion

April 17, 2026
By Veronica Bartell | College of Chemistry
The College is pleased to announce that Assistant Professor Neil Razdan was recently awarded a $1M grant from the W. M. Keck Foundation's Research Program.

Financial Report 2024-25

The 2024-25 fiscal year was an outstanding success for philanthropy at the College. Thanks to the support of 1,240 unique donors and $24 M raised, the community's dedication to maintaining the College as a global leader in chemical sciences education is unmatched.

Financial Report 2023-24

The 2023-24 fiscal year was an outstanding success for philanthropy at the College. Thanks to the support of 2,600 unique donors and $20.5M raised, the community's dedication to maintaining the College as a global leader in chemical sciences education is unmatched.

Catalyst Archive

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Catalyst Magazine Cover, Issue 18.1 2023/2024

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