Prof. Martin Stillman won 2026 Gerhard Herzberg Award
April 23, 2026
Our very own, Prof. Martin Stillman has won the 2026 Gerhard Herzberg Award from the Canadian Society for Analytical Sciences and Spectroscopy. He will make a 40-min presentation in the plenary session at the International Conference on Analytical Sciences and Spectroscopy in Halifax, Nova Scotia on the morning of June 17th.
Dr. Lee and Dr. Booker receives Western Awards for Excellence in Teaching
April 22, 2026
The Western Awards for Excellence in Teaching recognize outstanding contributions to students' academic development. The 2025-2026 award recipients include our very own Dr. Felix Lee and Dr. Christina Booker.
Congratulations Chem 4491'ers!
April 22, 2026
Congratulations to all Chem 4491 students who completed their thesis projects! This is our capstone course, and we remain the only department that provides a research experience to all Specialization and Honours Specialization students, and we even let the WISC with Chem join the fun.
Prof. Marcus Drover has been selected to receive the 2025 Chemistry Research Excellence Award
March 27, 2026
Congratulations! Photos from awards talk held on March 25, 2026.
Chem 4491 Participates at SOUSCC
March 25, 2026
Western’s Faculty of Science and Department of Chemistry were well represented at the 54th Southwestern Ontario Undergraduate Student Chemistry Conference (54th SOUSCC) hosted by the Department of Chemical and Physical Sciences at University of Toronto Mississauga on March 21, 2026. The event, which originated at Western in 1973, brings together undergraduate students completing their thesis research projects from universities across the province in a conference format.
Chem 3391B Egg Albumin Denaturing Competition
March 13, 2026
Congratulations to the winning entries in the Great Chemistry 3391b Ovalbumin Denaturing Experiment!
Professor Jamie Noel wins 2026 Metal Chemistry Award
March 13, 2026
Please join us in congratulating Prof. Jamie Noel on receiving the "2026 Metal Chemistry Award" of the Metallurgy and Materials Society of the Canadian Institute of Mining, Metallurgy, and Petroleum.
A Tribute to Phil Dean, 1943-2025
March 12, 2026
Phil Dean, a cherished member of Western’s Chemistry Department since 1971, died very suddenly and unexpectedly on Dec. 28, 2025, after a long and distinguished career at Western. He will be sorely missed by his devoted and loving wife Midge, children Mike and Erin, five grandchildren and two great-grandchildren, along with many faculty and staff in the Chemistry and other Departments at Western.
Phil A. W. Dean Passes
January 10, 2026
