College of Chemistry

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 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:

Catalyst Archive

Welcome to our archive of older issues of Catalyst Magazine. For current issues see the main Catalyst Magazine webpage.

Catalyst Magazine Cover, Issue 18.1 2023/2024

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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.

Unsung heroes of the College of Chemistry: how the Machine Shop fuels innovation

July 28, 2025
By Veronica Bartell | College of Chemistry
The Machine Shop is a vital, often unseen engine driving success at the College of Chemistry.