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LSU Chemistry is one of six departments in the College of Science and is designated as a Foundation of Excellence Department due to the outstanding accomplishments of our faculty, staff, and students in terms of teaching/learning, research, and service. Our department has LSU's largest Ph.D. program and is one of the best-equipped chemistry departments in the United States.
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2024 University and College Research, Teaching, and Mentoring Awards
May 6, 2024
Congratulations to the LSU Chemistry faculty who were honored at the University Faculty Awards Ceremony and the LSU College of Science Arthur R. Choppin Honors Convocation for their achievements and dedication to advancing research, enriching education, and providing invaluable mentoring.
Alumni Association Rising Faculty Research Award: Assistant Professor Noémie Elgrishi
Dr. Marion D. "Soc" Socolofsky Award for Teaching Excellence: Senior Instructor Kandace Hurst
College of Science Excellence in Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Mentoring Award: Professor Rendy Kartika
LSU Chemistry Student and Alum Awarded Prestigious NSF Graduate Research Fellowships
May 2, 2024
LSU Department of Chemistry graduate student Estefania Armendariz-Gonzalez and alumna Macallister Davis were named National Science Foundation Graduate Research Fellowship Program, or NSF GRFP, award recipients for 2024. Discover more about Estefania's and Macallister's academic paths and career aspirations.
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