Tuesday, May 31, 2016

Ottawa-Carleton Chemistry Institute (OCCI) Day is June 3

OCCI Day is a day-long event that celebrates the research conducted by graduate students at both Carleton University and University of Ottawa. Students will present their work at talks to be held in 360 Tory at Carleton University and poster presentations will take place in the nearby Unicentre Galleria. The day’s events run from... More

Wednesday, May 18, 2016

Faculty of Science Convocation to take place June 7 at 9:30 am

The spring graduation ceremony for all students graduating from a Chemistry or Food Science and Nutrition program is scheduled for the morning of Tuesday, June 7 in the Fieldhouse. View the Convocation website for all the details! Congratulations to all our graduating students! Well... More

Tuesday, April 26, 2016

Chemistry Magic Show set to light up the night sky on May 7

Join us on May 7 for our outdoor Chemistry Magic Show. The evening begins with hands-on activities from 7:30 to 8:40 pm and then the show begins at approximately 8:45 pm. Be prepared to be amazed as our Chemistry professors either ‘glow it up’ or ‘blow it up’. The event is held in conjunction... More

Friday, April 22, 2016

Professor David Miller edits report for WHO on aflotoxins

Carleton chemistry professor David Miller helped edit World Health Organization agency report on how food contamination with fungal toxins is felt much more severely in developing countries. The report is posted in an article on scidev.net. Read the article and full report here. The International Union of Food Science and Technology also put out... More

Monday, April 18, 2016

2016 Research Day Chemistry winners

This year's Research Day took place on Friday, April 8 in the Residence Commons. Fourth-year students in Chemistry, Food Science & Nutrition, Biology, Neuroscience, Earth Sciences, Integrated Science and Environmental Science presented their 4th year Honours projects in a poster presentation. One-hundred and sixty students participated in this... More

Thursday, April 14, 2016

Chemistry professor Peter Buist runs his first marathon at age 60+

A couple of years ago, Professor Buist set what probably seemed an unrealistic goal to many -- to run his first marathon. Two years later, with some 10K and ½ marathon races and many hours of solitary runs under his belt, Professor Buist achieved his goal by completing the Garden Spot Village Marathon in... More

Wednesday, March 30, 2016

Chemistry prof Maria DeRosa wins a coveted 2016 Teaching Achievement Award

The Teaching Achievement Award recognizes excellence in teaching by providing financial support for innovative teaching development projects at Carleton University. Each year, five awards are handed out by the Office of the Provost and Vice-President (Academic). One of this year’s winners was Professor Maria DeRosa who will examine if a... More

Thursday, March 10, 2016

Faculty of Science Research Day to take place April 8

Fourth-year students in Chemistry and Food Science & Nutrition will be showcasing their 4th year Honours research projects in a poster presentation open to the public. Students will be on hand to describe their research process, discuss their findings and answer any questions. Viewing of the posters will take place from 9 to noon... More

Monday, February 22, 2016

Chemistry Magic Show big success!

Our popular Chemistry Magic Show was held on Saturday, February 27, from 9:30 to 4:30 pm and included two magic shows plus a hands-on Activity Centre between magic shows. Visit the Magic Show website here. Next Magic Show will be held May 7 at the university's outdoor amphitheatre. Keep checking back for event... More

Wednesday, February 17, 2016

Check out NSERC video where Professor David Miller discusses his groundbreaking research

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Tuesday, February 16, 2016

Professor David Miller’s research recognized with an NSERC award

Chemistry professor J. David Miller received a Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council (NSERC) Award at a ceremony at Rideau Hall on February 16 hosted by the Governor General. The NSERC Awards recognize the work of Canada’s top scientists and engineers. Professor Miller’s award, the Synergy Award for Innovation, honours the... More

Monday, February 8, 2016

Chemistry Magic Show coming soon

Mark your calendars, the next Chemistry Magic Show will take place on February 27. Check out the details... More

Wednesday, December 9, 2015

Winter term guest speakers announced

During the fall and winter terms, the Chemistry department hosts a series of lectures given by guest speakers/visiting professors. Check out the line up for the winter 2016 term now posted... More

Friday, November 27, 2015

First-year chemistry professor Robert Burk on YouTube

First-year chemistry professor Robert Burk shares his passion for chemistry in new promotional video. Check it out... More

Thursday, October 22, 2015

Ottawa Citizen covers research being conducted in Professor Maria DeRosa’s lab

“Boar taint” is a foul smell that is sometimes given off when cooking pork. Professor DeRosa is working on finding a solution to this problem which only involves male pigs. Read the full story... More

Thursday, September 24, 2015

Mass Spectrometry Centre opens at Carleton

The Steacie building, which houses Carleton's Chemistry department and labs, is now also home to the new Mass Spectrometry Centre which officially opened on September 23. Read the full story... More

Monday, September 21, 2015

OCCI lecture series to kick off this Thursday

Dr. Stephan Baumann from Agilent Technologies will present the first OCCI lecture on Thursday, September 24 at 3:00 PM in Room 360, Tory Building. Dr. Baumann's talk is entitled: Evaluating terroir – revealing the chemical basis of organoleptic properties of a Cabernet Sauvignon wine with untargeted LC and GC/QTOF workflows.  Read more here.... More

Monday, September 14, 2015

Chemistry professor Jeff Smith to lead off fall talks at the Science Cafe

On Wednesday, September 16, Professor Smith will discuss Airport Inspection Technology. The security of travelers has always been of paramount importance to federal regulating bodies. In the year following 9/11, Homeland Security spending doubled and since that time has continued to steadily increase on an annual basis. This lecture will describe... More

Friday, June 5, 2015

PhD student David Mandia wins grad award

David Mandia, a Chemistry PhD candidate, was awarded one of five 2014-2015 Graduate Student Open Access Awards which were recently handed out. These monetary awards of $1000.00 were established to support Carleton University graduate students in publishing research in open access journals. Read more about the research that Mandia is conducting as... More

Wednesday, June 3, 2015

Spring convocation runs June 9 to 12

Faculty of Science Convocation will take place on Tuesday, June 9 at 9:30 am. The graduation ceremony will take place in the Fieldhouse. Congratulations to all the Chemistry and Food Science and Nutrition students who are graduating at this ceremony. Information about the full schedule, student convocation checklist, guest information and much... More

Friday, May 22, 2015

Chemistry professor Maria DeRosa wins a 2015 Capital Educators’ Award

At the May 21 EduGala held in Ottawa, popular Chemistry professor Maria DeRosa received a Capital Educators' Award. "“The Capital Educators’ Awards recognize the achievements of outstanding educators and celebrates public education in our community – across the entire spectrum from kindergarten to PhD." Visit the Capital Educators Award... More

Tuesday, April 14, 2015

Chemistry student Rowida Mohamed named one of top TAs at Carleton

Chemistry Master’s student Rowida Mohamed was recognized as one of the five outstanding Teaching Assistants at Carleton for 2014-2015 academic year. Over 200 TAs were nominated for this award which recognizes "the support TAs give to the undergraduate programs in their disciplines, their roles in establishing a positive learning environment, and... More

Thursday, March 26, 2015

Chemistry grad students talk about why they chose Carleton

Check out what two of our students have to say about studying at Carleton. Video... More

Friday, March 6, 2015

Annual Science Research Day is Friday, April 10

Fourth-year Honours students will be presenting their thesis projects on Friday, April 10 in the Residence Commons. Student presenters should register for this event and submit their Abstract online by Friday, March 13. Visit the Research Day website for all the details about registration, the event and more. Event... More

Thursday, March 5, 2015

Chemistry Professor Maria DeRosa honoured with a mentoring award

On March 4, the Faculty of Graduate and Postdoctoral Affairs and the Office of the Vice-President (Research and International) announced the winners of the 2014 Faculty Graduate Mentoring Awards. These awards were established to recognize faculty who render exceptional service to graduate students as supervisors and research mentors. Dr. DeRosa's... More

Friday, February 27, 2015

Chemistry professor Bob Burk profiled in article on innovation in post-secondary education

The Toronto Star talks to Chemistry professor Bob Burk about ‘Getting creative in the classroom’. For Professor Burk that includes encouraging his first-year Chemistry students to sing, recite or even rap all 112 elements in the Periodic Table. Read full store... More

Thursday, February 26, 2015

Deadline to apply for a Walker Summer Research Award is Feb 27

Undergraduate students in the Department of Chemistry and the Institute of Biochemistry are eligible to apply for a summer research opportunity here at Carleton through our Walker Summer Research Award (see flyer attached). Interested students should first discuss a possible research project with a faculty member in either the Department of... More

Thursday, January 29, 2015

Chemistry Magic Show coming February 28

Mark your calendars, the next Chemistry Magic Show will take place on February 28. Check out the details... More

Monday, November 24, 2014

Professor Farah Hosseinian to give the next Science Cafe talk

Food Science and Nutrition professor Farah Hosseinian will discuss how the flaxseed dietary fiber in yogurt/kefir can enhance the bioactivity and nutritional value. Where: Ottawa Public Library, Sunnyside Branch, 1049 Bank Street. When: Wednesday, Nov. 26 from 6:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. This free 20-minute discussion will be followed by a question and... More

Thursday, October 2, 2014

Fall/Winter 2014-2015 lecture series announced

Throughout the fall and winter terms, the Department of Chemistry is pleased to host a series of lectures delivered by guest speakers/visiting professors. Unless otherwise noted, the winter lectures will take place from 1:00 to 2:30 pm in the Tory building, Room 208. WINTER SCHEDULE Date: Tuesday, January 27 Presenter: Dr. Carlos Monreal,... More

Wednesday, October 1, 2014

Carleton’s Throwback 2014 celebrations will include a Chemistry Magic Show!

Our next Chemistry Magic Show will take place in conjunction with the activities organized around our Alumni weekend. When: Saturday, October 18, 2014 from 11:30 am to 12:15 pm. Where: Room 2200, River Building (a short walk from the football stadium) Cost is FREE but we will be accepting donations of cash and non-perishable... More

Monday, July 14, 2014

Additional sources of beneficial fungus discovered in the Acadian forest

Science Media Centre highlights research paper authored by Chemistry professor David Miller and students Susan Richardson and Allison Walker. Their research group found that fungus from the needles of white pine trees and lowbush blueberries produced a compound that can be used to fight infections in animals and humans and as a fungicide against... More

Monday, July 7, 2014

PhD student David Mandia receives scholarship from international organization

The research work conducted by PhD student David Mandia in Chemistry professor Sean Barry's lab was recently acknowledged by SPIE,the international society for optics and photonics. Mandia received the $3,000 Optics and Photonics Education Scholarship from SPIE for his work on the MOSAIC (Multimodal Optical Sensors, Applications, Interfaces, and... More

Monday, June 23, 2014

Chemistry professor reaches publishing milestone

Chemistry Professor P.R. Sundararajan’s 150th paper has been published in Soft Matter, a journal published by the Royal Society of Chemistry, UK. The paper is co-authored with Professor Sundararajan’s graduate student Elianne Dahan. View the paper... More

Thursday, June 5, 2014

Chemistry student Ryan MacDonell to receive the Governor General’s Medal at Convocation

Chemistry student Ryan MacDonell to receive the Governor General’s Medal, as well as the University Medal in Science, at the June 10 Convocation ceremonies taking place in the Fieldhouse at Carleton. MacDonnell will not be the only family member receiving this honour. His brother Brendan will receive the same honours for his Bachelor of... More

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