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A “Raincoat” Protects Lead-Free Solar Cells From the Elements
UW–Madison Department of Chemistry researchers design a more durable tin-based material to replace toxic lead while achieving high solar-cell efficiency One drawback of most solar cells made with efficiency-boosting perovskite is the presence …
September 8, 2026UW chemists find a new way around a long-established limitation to electron transfer selectivity
By Kimberly Hazen Chemists use complex compounds to create life-saving medicines, build advanced high-tech materials, and mimic natural biological systems. To make more complex compounds, synthetic chemists have relied on single-electron transfer as one of …
July 24, 2026Governor Evers Proclaims Chemistry Education Week in Wisconsin
Governor Tony Evers has officially proclaimed July 26–August 1, 2026, as Chemistry Education Week in Wisconsin, recognizing the essential role of chemistry education in advancing science, innovation, sustainability, and economic growth throughout the state. The …
July 8, 2026Exploring the interplay of molecular shape and drug activity
When many of us think of how drugs work in the body, we may first think of how a drug gets into the body, such as a pill versus an injection. In the Gellman Group …
June 18, 2026What Professor Gil Nathanson taught us about curiosity.
On May 1, 2026, the Learning Studio at the Department of Chemistry didn’t feel like a lecture hall. It felt more like a playground where curiosity, laughter, and a little bit of water were not …
June 18, 2026Department of Chemistry Celebrates the Class of 2026
On Friday, May 8, 2026, the Department of Chemistry recognized and celebrated the Class of 2026 baccalaureate, master’s, and doctorate graduates. This year, 63 undergraduate chemistry majors, 6 master of science graduates, and 72 doctorate …
May 12, 2026Department of Chemistry recognizes 124 students with scholarships, grants, and support in excess of $415,000 at the 2026 Awards Ceremony.
The University of Wisconsin–Madison’s Department of Chemistry held its annual Student Awards Ceremony on Thursday, April 23, 2026, celebrating 72 undergraduate students and 52 graduate students. Because of generous donations from many benefactors, the Department …
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