LSU Department of Chemistry
@lsuchemistry.bsky.social
chemistry.lsu.edu
#LSUChemistry Prof. Amy Xu & grad student Sulo Ekanayaka created an eco-friendly spray additive that helps agrochemicals stick to waxy crops like corn & rice, boosting retention, reducing runoff & environmental impact. 🌱 bit.ly/44r97jl #LSUInnovation
July 1, 2025 at 3:07 PM
#LSUChemistry Prof. Amy Xu & grad student Sulo Ekanayaka created an eco-friendly spray additive that helps agrochemicals stick to waxy crops like corn & rice, boosting retention, reducing runoff & environmental impact. 🌱 bit.ly/44r97jl #LSUInnovation
In CHEM 7780, taught by Prof. Amy Xu, students skipped the final exam and pitched biotech startups instead. One team, BioSpecific Innovations, targets cancer with BiTEs in a mock pitch. Starting next year, undergrads can join the innovation in CHEM 4013! bit.ly/4mTjmWn
June 4, 2025 at 2:24 PM
In CHEM 7780, taught by Prof. Amy Xu, students skipped the final exam and pitched biotech startups instead. One team, BioSpecific Innovations, targets cancer with BiTEs in a mock pitch. Starting next year, undergrads can join the innovation in CHEM 4013! bit.ly/4mTjmWn
Congrats to Prof. Noémie Elgrishi on the 2025 Carruth McGehee Award for Excellent Research! Honored for her 2024 Chemical Communications paper on a recyclable metal-organic cage that removes PFOS—tackling PFAS pollution with sustainable solutions. bit.ly/3RRzbOW
May 22, 2025 at 7:13 PM
Congrats to Prof. Noémie Elgrishi on the 2025 Carruth McGehee Award for Excellent Research! Honored for her 2024 Chemical Communications paper on a recyclable metal-organic cage that removes PFOS—tackling PFAS pollution with sustainable solutions. bit.ly/3RRzbOW
Congrats to Prof. Revati Kumar on receiving a 2025 LSU Alumni Association Faculty Excellence Award! A leader in computational chemistry, her work advances innovations in batteries, fuel cells & more. bit.ly/3RRzbOW
May 22, 2025 at 2:47 PM
Congrats to Prof. Revati Kumar on receiving a 2025 LSU Alumni Association Faculty Excellence Award! A leader in computational chemistry, her work advances innovations in batteries, fuel cells & more. bit.ly/3RRzbOW
Building all-carbon quaternary centers is a major challenge in organic chemistry, crucial for drug & material innovation. A new review by the Rivas Group highlights recent advances in light-driven and dual catalysis strategies. bit.ly/3SetBX5
May 20, 2025 at 1:47 PM
Building all-carbon quaternary centers is a major challenge in organic chemistry, crucial for drug & material innovation. A new review by the Rivas Group highlights recent advances in light-driven and dual catalysis strategies. bit.ly/3SetBX5
We’re so proud of our graduates who crossed the stage on Friday, and we wish you all the best in your next chapter! You’ll always be part of the #LSUChemistry family. 🎓💜💛
May 19, 2025 at 2:34 PM
We’re so proud of our graduates who crossed the stage on Friday, and we wish you all the best in your next chapter! You’ll always be part of the #LSUChemistry family. 🎓💜💛
#LSUChemistry chemists are uncovering how nature efficiently converts nitrogen gas into ammonia. They aim to unravel the inner workings of nitrogenase, a natural enzyme, paving the way for cleaner, more energy-efficient alternatives to traditional fertilizer production. bit.ly/3S3Eb3d
May 15, 2025 at 2:34 PM
#LSUChemistry chemists are uncovering how nature efficiently converts nitrogen gas into ammonia. They aim to unravel the inner workings of nitrogenase, a natural enzyme, paving the way for cleaner, more energy-efficient alternatives to traditional fertilizer production. bit.ly/3S3Eb3d
Congrats to #LSUChemistry students Claire Matherne and Ayesha Weerakoon on placing 2nd and 3rd in the 2025 LSU Discover Day STEM Disciplines Poster Competition!
🥈- 𝗖𝗹𝗮𝗶𝗿𝗲 𝗠𝗮𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗿𝗻𝗲, Elrishi Research Group
🥉- 𝗔𝘆𝗲𝘀𝗵𝗮 𝗪𝗲𝗲𝗿𝗮𝗸𝗼𝗼𝗻, Zhang Research Group
🥈- 𝗖𝗹𝗮𝗶𝗿𝗲 𝗠𝗮𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗿𝗻𝗲, Elrishi Research Group
🥉- 𝗔𝘆𝗲𝘀𝗵𝗮 𝗪𝗲𝗲𝗿𝗮𝗸𝗼𝗼𝗻, Zhang Research Group
May 9, 2025 at 2:31 PM
Congrats to #LSUChemistry students Claire Matherne and Ayesha Weerakoon on placing 2nd and 3rd in the 2025 LSU Discover Day STEM Disciplines Poster Competition!
🥈- 𝗖𝗹𝗮𝗶𝗿𝗲 𝗠𝗮𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗿𝗻𝗲, Elrishi Research Group
🥉- 𝗔𝘆𝗲𝘀𝗵𝗮 𝗪𝗲𝗲𝗿𝗮𝗸𝗼𝗼𝗻, Zhang Research Group
🥈- 𝗖𝗹𝗮𝗶𝗿𝗲 𝗠𝗮𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗿𝗻𝗲, Elrishi Research Group
🥉- 𝗔𝘆𝗲𝘀𝗵𝗮 𝗪𝗲𝗲𝗿𝗮𝗸𝗼𝗼𝗻, Zhang Research Group
Congrats to Prof. Sviatoslav Baranets on receiving the @lsuscience.bsky.social Non-Tenured Faculty Research Award! He’s led cutting-edge research on semiconducting oxypnictides and received NSF CAREER & Powe Awards. He also revived the regional Chemistry Olympiad! bit.ly/3RRzbOW
May 7, 2025 at 3:49 PM
Congrats to Prof. Sviatoslav Baranets on receiving the @lsuscience.bsky.social Non-Tenured Faculty Research Award! He’s led cutting-edge research on semiconducting oxypnictides and received NSF CAREER & Powe Awards. He also revived the regional Chemistry Olympiad! bit.ly/3RRzbOW
Congrats to Prof. Daniel Kuroda on receiving the @lsuscience.bsky.social Socolofsky Award for Teaching Excellence! He transforms complex topics from general chemistry to chemical thermodynamics with demos, real-world examples, & active learning that engages students. bit.ly/3RRzbOW
May 5, 2025 at 3:26 PM
Congrats to Prof. Daniel Kuroda on receiving the @lsuscience.bsky.social Socolofsky Award for Teaching Excellence! He transforms complex topics from general chemistry to chemical thermodynamics with demos, real-world examples, & active learning that engages students. bit.ly/3RRzbOW
Congrats to #LSUChemistry grad student Natalie Stewart, who conducts research in the Chambers and Elgrishi labs, for receiving an #NSF #GRFP Honorable Mention for her work targeting "forever chemicals." Learn more about her approach and future goals: bit.ly/3GOJBwh
May 2, 2025 at 2:47 PM
Congrats to #LSUChemistry grad student Natalie Stewart, who conducts research in the Chambers and Elgrishi labs, for receiving an #NSF #GRFP Honorable Mention for her work targeting "forever chemicals." Learn more about her approach and future goals: bit.ly/3GOJBwh
Congratulations to Prof. John Pojman, Chair of #LSUChemistry, on being elected a 2024 @aaas Fellow! Honored for his pioneering work in polymer chemistry and innovations ranging from 3D tumor testing to feral pig control. bit.ly/4caDXAi #GeauxScience
March 31, 2025 at 7:03 PM
Congratulations to Prof. John Pojman, Chair of #LSUChemistry, on being elected a 2024 @aaas Fellow! Honored for his pioneering work in polymer chemistry and innovations ranging from 3D tumor testing to feral pig control. bit.ly/4caDXAi #GeauxScience
Congrats to #LSUChemistry Prof. Les Butler on being named a 2024 AAAS Fellow! Honored for his groundbreaking work in solid-state NMR & X-ray interferometry. With over 40+ years at #LSU, he’s advanced imaging tech from plant roots to cancer detection. bit.ly/3QW4xDz
March 31, 2025 at 3:34 PM
Congrats to #LSUChemistry Prof. Les Butler on being named a 2024 AAAS Fellow! Honored for his groundbreaking work in solid-state NMR & X-ray interferometry. With over 40+ years at #LSU, he’s advanced imaging tech from plant roots to cancer detection. bit.ly/3QW4xDz
Congratulations to #LSUChemistry graduate student Alexandra Van Alstine for successfully defending her #PhD dissertation. Alexandra conducted research under the guidance of Prof. Matthew Chambers.
March 21, 2025 at 6:06 PM
Congratulations to #LSUChemistry graduate student Alexandra Van Alstine for successfully defending her #PhD dissertation. Alexandra conducted research under the guidance of Prof. Matthew Chambers.
Congratulations to #LSUChemistry graduate student Blessing Chisom Egbejiogu for successfully defending her doctoral dissertation. Blessing conducted research under the guidance of Prof. Kermit Murray.
March 20, 2025 at 4:11 PM
Congratulations to #LSUChemistry graduate student Blessing Chisom Egbejiogu for successfully defending her doctoral dissertation. Blessing conducted research under the guidance of Prof. Kermit Murray.
Grad student Jake Barras from the Rivas Research Team is developing a natural product-based drug discovery system to potentially treat obesity, diabetes & heart disease. Support students like Jake by giving to the #LSChemistry Development Fund today! 🔗 bit.ly/4kuXuiV #LSUGivingDay25
March 20, 2025 at 12:52 AM
Grad student Jake Barras from the Rivas Research Team is developing a natural product-based drug discovery system to potentially treat obesity, diabetes & heart disease. Support students like Jake by giving to the #LSChemistry Development Fund today! 🔗 bit.ly/4kuXuiV #LSUGivingDay25
𝗪𝗲 𝗗𝗶𝗱 𝗜𝘁, 𝗕𝘂𝘁 𝗪𝗲’𝗿𝗲 𝗡𝗼𝘁 𝗗𝗼𝗻𝗲 𝗬𝗲𝘁!! 🎉 Thanks to your generosity, we REACHED our Giving Day Goal of 20 gifts! But our work continues, and we still need your support! There’s still time to #GeauxGive 🔗 bit.ly/4kuXuiV
March 19, 2025 at 11:48 PM
𝗪𝗲 𝗗𝗶𝗱 𝗜𝘁, 𝗕𝘂𝘁 𝗪𝗲’𝗿𝗲 𝗡𝗼𝘁 𝗗𝗼𝗻𝗲 𝗬𝗲𝘁!! 🎉 Thanks to your generosity, we REACHED our Giving Day Goal of 20 gifts! But our work continues, and we still need your support! There’s still time to #GeauxGive 🔗 bit.ly/4kuXuiV
Asst. Prof. Fatima Rivas & her team are exploring how natural products can combat metabolic syndrome & obesity—both linked to cancer risk. Your #LSUGivingDay25 gift to the #LSUChemistry Development Fund supports teams dedicated to improving human health. 🔗 bit.ly/4kuXuiV
March 19, 2025 at 10:45 PM
Asst. Prof. Fatima Rivas & her team are exploring how natural products can combat metabolic syndrome & obesity—both linked to cancer risk. Your #LSUGivingDay25 gift to the #LSUChemistry Development Fund supports teams dedicated to improving human health. 🔗 bit.ly/4kuXuiV
Meet Kendall Powell, a grad student in the Rivera group developing new antibiotics for chronic infections. Support students like Kendall with a gift to the #LSUChemistry Development Fund & help shape future scientific leaders!
🔗 bit.ly/4kuXuiV #LSUGivingDay25
🔗 bit.ly/4kuXuiV #LSUGivingDay25
March 19, 2025 at 8:42 PM
Meet Kendall Powell, a grad student in the Rivera group developing new antibiotics for chronic infections. Support students like Kendall with a gift to the #LSUChemistry Development Fund & help shape future scientific leaders!
🔗 bit.ly/4kuXuiV #LSUGivingDay25
🔗 bit.ly/4kuXuiV #LSUGivingDay25
Help us reach our goal of 20 gifts and make a lasting impact on #LSUChemistry! Your support fuels innovation, research, and student success. Every gift counts—let’s build winning teams together! Give today! 🔗 bit.ly/4kuXuiV #LSUGivingDay25
March 19, 2025 at 2:36 PM
Help us reach our goal of 20 gifts and make a lasting impact on #LSUChemistry! Your support fuels innovation, research, and student success. Every gift counts—let’s build winning teams together! Give today! 🔗 bit.ly/4kuXuiV #LSUGivingDay25
At #LSUChemistry, We Build Teams that Win! From drug discovery to advanced materials, our faculty & students drive innovation. This #LSUGivingDay25, support the LSU Chemistry Development Fund to recruit top talent & fund student conference travel! bit.ly/4kuXuiV
March 19, 2025 at 1:40 PM
At #LSUChemistry, We Build Teams that Win! From drug discovery to advanced materials, our faculty & students drive innovation. This #LSUGivingDay25, support the LSU Chemistry Development Fund to recruit top talent & fund student conference travel! bit.ly/4kuXuiV
Congratulations to #LSUChemistry graduate student Nathan Mitchell for successfully defending his doctoral dissertation. Nathan conducted research under the guidance of Prof. Noémie Elgrishi.
March 17, 2025 at 4:48 PM
Congratulations to #LSUChemistry graduate student Nathan Mitchell for successfully defending his doctoral dissertation. Nathan conducted research under the guidance of Prof. Noémie Elgrishi.
#LSUChemistry alum Dr. Myron Lard, Prof. Robert Cook & collaborators examine the environmental impact of the Norfolk Southern train derailment in East Palestine, OH. Findings highlight long-term risks, emphasizing the need for ongoing research & remediation. pubs.rsc.org/en/content/a...
February 27, 2025 at 2:23 PM
#LSUChemistry alum Dr. Myron Lard, Prof. Robert Cook & collaborators examine the environmental impact of the Norfolk Southern train derailment in East Palestine, OH. Findings highlight long-term risks, emphasizing the need for ongoing research & remediation. pubs.rsc.org/en/content/a...
Congrats to #LSUChemistry Asst. Prof. Víctor García-López for being named a 2025 Thieme Chemistry Journals Award recipient! 🎉 The honor recognizes promising early-career researchers in organic chemistry. Learn more: bit.ly/4hEVuTf
February 21, 2025 at 6:35 PM
Congrats to #LSUChemistry Asst. Prof. Víctor García-López for being named a 2025 Thieme Chemistry Journals Award recipient! 🎉 The honor recognizes promising early-career researchers in organic chemistry. Learn more: bit.ly/4hEVuTf
Wishing you a Valentine’s Day filled with love—and a little science! 💕
February 14, 2025 at 2:39 PM
Wishing you a Valentine’s Day filled with love—and a little science! 💕