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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.

2024 Bakar Prize recipients target skin disease, spintronics and tree bark

March 12, 2024
By Robert Sanders | Berkeley News
Rebecca Abergel and Jay Keasling are among the five UC Berkeley faculty members awarded this year's Bakar Prize.

Markita Landry named 2023 Schmidt Science Polymath

October 26, 2023
UC Berkeley, College of Chemistry Press Release
The 2023 cohort is recognized for having remarkable track records and the desire to explore risky new research ideas across disciplines to accelerate scientific breakthroughs.

Ashok Ajoy named 2023 recipient of Ampere Prize and Anatole Abragam Prize

July 26, 2023
UC Berkeley, College of Chemistry Press Release
Prof. Ajoy was recognized for his substantial contributions to solid-state nuclear magnetic resonance in view of his creativity, intellectual brilliance, productivity and further promise in scientific research.

Nine young faculty members receive prized Sloan Research Fellowships

February 20, 2024
By Robert Sanders | Berkeley News
Kwabena Bediako among the nine young UC Berkeley faculty members to receive the prized 2024 Sloan Research Fellowships.

Scaling Up Nano for Sustainable Manufacturing

November 8, 2023
Theresa Duque | Berkeley Lab
Ting Xu and Emma Vargo have developed multipurpose, recyclable nanosheets for electronics, energy storage, and health & safety applications.

CD Lounge (Celebrating Diversity Lounge) officially opens

July 18, 2023
UC Berkeley, College of Chemistry Press Release

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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Nobelists show their hands in photo exhibit by noted German photographer

September 15, 2023
By Robert Sanders | UC Berkeley News
Jennifer Doudna is one of 60 Nobel Prize winners captured by renowned German photographer Herlinde Koelbl. Also featured in this exhibit are college alumna Frances Arnold and former professor Carolyn Bertozzi.

Arc Institute announces new cohort of Investigators to pursue curiosity-driven research

September 20, 2023
ARC Institute | Press Release / Media Statement
Professor Alanna Schepartz and colleagues named recipients of the first cohort of ARC Innovation Investigators. Arc Institute scientists receive no-strings-attached funding to tackle their most important ideas.

CBE student Luisa Dell among recipients of 'Future Leaders in Chemical Engineering' award

October 12, 2023
By Leigh Moyer | College of Chemistry
CBE undergraduate student Luisa Dell has been named a recipient of the highly selective national award symposium for undergraduate researchers.

COVID Stories: Sourdough bread with a purpose

March 24, 2021
Gretchen Kell | UC Berkeley media relations

Seniors Brendan Huang and Carolyn Hong

Seniors Brendan Huang and Carolyn Hong, who both have received the COVID-19 vaccine and are in the same social bubble, met in an organic chemistry lab as sophomores, became fast friends and wound up baking sourdough bread together. It’s an adventure that Hong calls “our sourdough journey.” (Photo by Talia Patt...