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DEIB in the News

In a diverse global chemical society, we continuously reflect on the impact of infusing the components of diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging (DEIB) for the College of Chemistry community. As a College we strive to promote transparency and ensure accountability for the entire College community. All members of the College community share in cultivating, sustaining, and continuously developing an environment in which equity is intentionally sought and inclusiveness is practiced. Listed below are news and/or programs related to DEIB at the college.

Black chemists discuss strategies for dismantling systemic racism in science

September 23, 2020
Taking cues from the #BlackInChem movement, Stereo Chemistry interviews Black chemists and asks what’s working and what comes next.

Watch Jennifer Doudna's Nobel Prize award ceremony

December 4, 2020

For Nobel Prize winner Jennifer Doudna, the highlight of this most extraordinary Nobel Prize Week was a socially distanced award ceremony on Tuesday, Dec. 8, on her patio in Berkeley with 11 people in attendance, followed by takeout. But if the glow surronding her was any indication, she could have been receiving the medal and citation from the King of Sweden on the stage at Stockholm Concert Hall. The traditional celebration has been rescheduled for next year.

A videographer and photographer captured the intimate gathering with the highlight being the presentation of the Nobel gold...

CD Lounge (Celebrating Diversity Lounge) officially opens

July 18, 2023

 Marisol Navarro, Julia Martin, Angel Gonzalez-Valero, Abigail Hinojosa, Andre Sanchez, Vanessa Gonzalez

Photo: NODE (Normalization of Diversity and Equity) members: Marisol Navarro, Julia Martin, Angel Gonzalez-Valero, Abigail Hinojosa, Andre Sanchez, Vanessa Gonzalez.

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Alumna Danna Freedman awarded MacArthur Fellowship

November 7, 2022

Danna Freedman

Alumna Danna Freedman, Professor MIT (Ph.D. '09, Chem with Professor Jeffrey Long). Photo courtesy of the MacArthur Foundation.

Danna Freedman, the F.G. Keyes Professor of Chemistry at MIT, has been named a 2022 MacArthur Fellowship recipient by the...

Undergraduate students compete in national L'Oréal Brandstorm competition

May 24, 2019

Two talented undergraduate teams, with members from the College of Chemistry and Department of Industrial Engineering and Operations Research (IEOR), competed in this year's USA national L'Oréal Brandstorm competition in New York City in April. Both teams made it to the final round, with a third place tie out of approximately 150 teams nationwide. The first and second place winners will go onto France to compete in the finals later this year.

Jeffrey Reimer, Professor and Chair of Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering (CBE) commented, “I am not surprised to see our students do so...

Student Highlight: Kaden Pedro

February 11, 2025
For #BlackHistoryMonth, chemical engineering student Kaden Pedro answered three questions about Black history, experience and culture.

Dr. Marissa Yáñez appointed Chief Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Officer

July 23, 2024
The College of Chemistry at UC Berkeley has appointed Dr. Marissa Elena Yáñez as Chief Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Officer.

Matthew Francis discusses lowering the activation barrier to change

May 13, 2019

Photo: Matthew Francis (third from right) and the Chemistry Graduate Life Committee, consisting of both faculty and graduate students.

Professor Matthew Francis discusses the new Graduate Life Committee diversity initiative with graduate student founders Emily Hartman and Chrissy Stachl. This article originally appeared in Berkeley Science Review and is reposted here by permission....

Hispanic Heritage Month: Lester Lecture speaker Alán Aspuru-Guzik

October 15, 2024
The 2024 William A. Lester Lecture featured chemist Alán Aspuru-Guzik, and served as a symbolic full-circle moment for the two men.

The College of Chemistry announces new lectureship in honor of William Lester

November 10, 2020

Professor Lester standing in his office in front of a bookcasePhoto: Professor William Lester in the 1980s at UC Berkeley.

The College of Chemistry is pleased to announce that a new lectureship has been established and named for Professor of the Graduate School William Lester. The lectureship is intended to welcome distinguished...