Chemistry

Convocation speakers usher in new academic year with messages of resilience, opportunities

President Philomena V. Mantella and other university leaders welcomed new students to campus during a live-streamed Convocation address August 28. The speakers acknowledged students' resiliency for sticking to their goals of attending college during the challenges COVID-19 brings.

Aug 28, 2020


Remote learning stories: Brittland DeKorver lectures, mentors and conducts labs virtually while uniting chemistry educators worldwide

DeKorver started a Facebook page to support online learning that has followers worldwide.

Mar 30, 2020


Grand Valley donates about 90,000 disposable gloves to regional medical system

The donation will help boost strained medical supplies due to the pandemic.

Mar 23, 2020


Chemistry faculty member and his students steadily assembling new pieces in puzzle of antibiotic resistance

Paul Cook is working with students on the research, which provides crucial undergraduate training.

Feb 13, 2020


Attempt at world record periodic table part of celebration of chemistry

The event was done in conjunction with National Chemistry Week.

Oct 19, 2019


GVSU to host attempt to create world record periodic table

The public is welcome October 19 from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. at the Kelly Family Sports Center.

Oct 16, 2019


Ott Lecture to explore scientific analysis of art

Karen Trentelman, senior scientist at the Getty Conservation Institute, will present her work.

Oct 4, 2019


Plans underway to create world's largest periodic table at GVSU

The event will be held in October as part of National Chemistry Week.

Jul 18, 2019


Two students selected as Goldwater Scholars

Two Grand Valley students received scholarship money from the nationally competitive Goldwater Scholars program.

May 9, 2019


'Rising star' in chemistry to give Ott Lectureship

An award-winning organic chemist, recognized as a rising star for her research on molecule synthesis, will be this year's featured speaker for the Arnold C. Ott Lectureship in Chemistry.

Mar 26, 2019