The Spring Chemical Research Seminar Series features a series of lectures by internal faculty, external faculty, and industrial speakers to introduce students to various research programs.

Speakers will highlight the opportunities and occupational qualifications for careers in chemistry and related fields which require advanced degrees in chemistry. Workshops on skill development in scientific writing and communication will be held on Fridays without speakers. The Chemical Research Seminar is further supported by the CHEM 375 course (CHEM491 in Spring 2023): Chemical Research Seminar (1 credit, Prerequisite chem 104 or chem 109 or chem 115 or concurrent registration).

The Fall Chemical Industry Seminar Series features a series of lectures by faculty and industrial speakers to introduce students to various chemical and related industries and to the career opportunities and occupational qualifications for careers in chemistry and related fields.

This duration of the seminar series facilitates networking opportunities and skills for the students. The guest speakers often represent their chemical company as recruiters and become a conduit for internships, interviews, mentoring, expanded networks, and employment for our students. Many of the UW – Eau Claire Department of Chemistry alumni stay in contact with our faculty and ask to return as guests of this chemical industry seminar because of their positive experience. This interaction with our alumni supports the retention of strong relationships with our alumni, who are more likely to support growth in our department, as well as promotes our current students to visualize themselves in the future roles of the speaker who once sat in the same audience themselves. The Chemical Industry Seminar is further supported by the CHEM 374 course: Chemical Industry Seminar (1 credit, Prerequisite chem 104 or chem 109 or chem 115 or concurrent registration). Catalog description: A series of lectures by faculty and industrial speakers introduce students to various chemical and related industries and to the career opportunities and occupational qualifications for careers in chemistry and related fields. This course is core to the Chemistry with Business Emphasis Program.

This seminar series will be in-person in Phillips 413 on Fridays from 12:00 pm - 12:50 pm.*
Students are invited to casually network with the speaker from 11:30-11:59 am - light refreshments will be available.

*(response to travel restrictions due to Covid-19 may dictate a virtual presentation - look for details via email)

February 10: Dr. Debbie Crans, research group website
                Professor of Chemistry
                Colorado State University

February 24: Dr. Alexei Khalizov, research group website
                           Professor of Chemistry and Environmental Science
                          New Jersey Institute of Technology

March 10: Dr. Laura Gagliardi, research group website
                       Professor of Chemistry and Molecular Engineering
                       University of Chicago

April 7: Dr. Andrew Buller, research group website
                         Professor of Chemistry
                         University of Wisconsin - Madison

April 21: Dr. Chris Avery
                       Chief of Staff
                       National Climate Assessment

April 28: Dr. Mary Jo Ondrechen, research group website
                            Professor of Chemistry and Biochemistry
                            Northeastern University

May 5: Dr. Christy Haynes, research group website
                             Professor of Chemistry
                             University of Minnesota - Twin Cities

All UWEC students, faculty, and staff are welcome to attend all department of chemistry and biochemistry seminars!