# College of Chemistry

**Source**: https://chemistry.berkeley.edu/
**Parent**: https://www.berkeley.edu/academics/schools-colleges/

Background image: Big Give 3/12/2026

## BIG GIVE

Mark your calendars -- BIG GIVE is coming March 12! Visit the [BIG GIVE website](https://givingday.berkeley.edu/giving-day/108613/set/8204) for more information.

## RECENT NEWS

## [Tom Maimone awarded the A.R. Katritzky Junior Award in Heterocyclic Chemistry](/news/tom-maimone-awarded-ar-katritzky-junior-award-heterocyclic-chemistry)

March 9, 2026

Professor Maimone will be given the award at the 30th International Society of Heterocyclic Chemistry Congress this year in São Carlos, Brazil.[Read more about Tom Maimone awarded the A.R. Katritzky Junior Award in Heterocyclic Chemistry](/news/tom-maimone-awarded-ar-katritzky-junior-award-heterocyclic-chemistry)

## [How nanosensors ‘listen in’ on the brain’s chemical conversations](/news/how-nanosensors-listen-brain-chemical-conversations)

March 3, 2026

Jaquesta Adams is a fifth-year Ph.D. candidate in Chemistry working on the development of near-infrared fluorescent nanosensors.[Read more about How nanosensors ‘listen in’ on the brain’s chemical conversations](/news/how-nanosensors-listen-brain-chemical-conversations)

## [Heathcock Hall reaches new heights](/news/heathcock-hall-reaches-new-heights)

February 27, 2026

The College of Chemistry community gathered recently to celebrate a significant construction milestone: the "topping off" of its newest landmark.[Read more about Heathcock Hall reaches new heights](/news/heathcock-hall-reaches-new-heights)

## [College of Chemistry goes to Taipei for Healthcare Conference](/news/college-chemistry-goes-taipei-healthcare-conference)

February 25, 2026

The Healthcare Conference Taipei serves as an international summit connecting academic research with the global health industry, featuring biotech startup showcases and partnerships.[Read more about College of Chemistry goes to Taipei for Healthcare Conference](/news/college-chemistry-goes-taipei-healthcare-conference)

## EXPLORE THE COLLEGE

[College Leadership](https://chemistry.berkeley.edu/college/leadership)

[## Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, & Belonging

Information on DEIB programs in the college.](https://chemistry.berkeley.edu/deib)

[## About the College

College overview, degrees offered, faculty, research, & more.](https://chemistry.berkeley.edu/about)

[## Department of CBE

Information on the Department of Chemical & Biomolecular Engineering.](https://chemistry.berkeley.edu/cbe)

[## Department of Chemistry

Information on the Department of Chemistry.](https://chemistry.berkeley.edu/chem)

[## Undergraduate Student Services

Get help with enrollment, advising, counseling, & more.](https://chemistry.berkeley.edu/ugrad/student-services)