College of Chemistry

Mars Mariner mural installed in Pimentel Hall

June 11, 2018
A spectacular new mural was installed this week in the lobby of Pimentel Hall at UC Berkeley’s College of Chemistry. Celebrating the College’s involvement in NASA’s Mars 6 and Mars 7 Mariner missions, the mural is part of an exhibit that explains how two infrared spectrometers were built at the College of Chemistry and then traveled to Mars.

Christiane Stachl wins Outstanding Student Leadership Award

April 22, 2019
College of Chemistry graduate student Christiane (Chrissy) Stachl who received the Deans Outstanding Student award for demonstrating remarkable vision, commitment, and success as the President of the Chemistry Graduate Life Committee, and for her contributions to creating opportunities to promote equity and inclusion within the Chemistry Department.

Honoring C. Bradley (Brad) Moore (1939-2025)

September 29, 2025
by Anne Baranger, Interim Dean
Professor Emeritus C. Bradley (Brad) Moore, revolutionary physical chemist and leader in the College of Chemistry community, passed away peacefully at the age of 85.

Darleane C. Hoffman, pioneering nuclear chemist and trailblazer for women in science, has passed away at the age of 98

September 9, 2025
by Anne Baranger, Interim Dean
It is with profound sadness that the college shares the news that Darleane C. Hoffman has passed away.

College of Chemistry ranked #1 globally by US News

October 25, 2019
UC Berkeley, College of Chemistry Press Release
UC Berkeley announced today it tops the list of public universities in global rankings* by U.S. News & World Report for the fifth straight year. For the third year in a row, the campus ranks fourth-best overall among publics and privates.

NSF commits $18 million to renewed funding for the Center for Genetically Encoded Materials

August 14, 2025
UC Berkeley, College of Chemistry Press Release
The National Science Foundation has renewed funding for the NSF Center for Genetically Encoded Materials (C-GEM).

Jay Keasling talks to Japan's NHK World about Synthetic Biology

August 14, 2019
Direct Talk | NHK World Japan
Kesling spoke about the impact that interdisciplinary technology can have in people’s lives as well as addressing safety concerns.

Alumna Emily Derbyshire looks for malaria’s vulnerabilities

March 4, 2019
The Scientist | Shawna Williams
Derbyshire focused on how nitric oxide activates guanylate cyclase, which is a “tough enzyme” to work on.

Clayton Radke Awarded Ruben Medal

August 30, 2019
By Eric Craypo | UC Berkeley, School of Optometry
Radke has been awarded the Ruben Medal by the International Society for Contact Lens Research.

Omar Yaghi elected to the National Academy of Sciences

April 30, 2019
UC Berkeley, College of Chemistry Press Release
Omar Yaghi, Neeltje Tretter Chair Professor of Chemistry, was announced today as one of a 100 new members, and 25 foreign members, of the National Academy of Sciences.