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California State University, Chico

Chemistry Events and Clubs

Fall 2026 Chemistry Seminars

All seminars are held in person at Chico State on Fridays at 1 p.m. in Glenn Hall, Room 216, unless indicated otherwise. All are welcome to attend and contribute. Refreshments provided!

Upcoming Schedule
DateSpeakerAffiliationFieldSeminar Title
August 28Teresa RappUniversity of OregonInorganic + MaterialsIlluminating Complexity: Light Driven Control of Cellular Microenvironments
September 4Alison BainOregon StatePhysical + AnalyticalTiny particles, big impact: Using single particle spectroscopy to understand aerosol processes
September 11Justin WilsonUCSBBiology-Inspired Chemistry & Physics
September 18Carmen VillaruelSchool of Mines / McGill UnivGeochem / Chem EngZoom seminar
September 25Josef GrundySierra NevadaBrewing
October 2Mark NesbitUniv of Nevada RenoInorganic Synthesis
October 9
October 16Ming Lee TangUniversity of UtahMaterials
October 23Kevin LouUCSFChemical Biology
October 30
November 6Robert BarkerPfizer - Business
November 13Marie HeffernUC DavisBioinorganic
November 20Lorela Paco and James RoaneMerckMed Chem
December 4Ben TaftIDEAYA BiosciencesMed Chem
December 11Jaron MercerUC Santa CruzO-Chem w Enzymes

Questions?

Email Dr. Carolynn Arpin at carpin@csuchico.edu  or Dr. Lisa Kendhammer at lkendhammer@csuchico.edu with any seminar questions. The schedule will be updated throughout the semester.

Chico State American Chemistry Society

Student learns about topics in their General Chemistry

Join the Chico State American Chemistry Society (ACS) Student Chapter, our award-winning student chemistry club offering:

  • tutoring
  • networking
  • free pizza
  • social connections
  • all majors welcome

Club Meetings

  • Every other Thursday at 5 p.m.
  • Science Building 4th floor

Contact Daniel Edwards at djedwards@csuchico.edu with questions

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