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An illustration showing a bond breakage like those examined by FSU researchers in this study. This is an example of a tetrachloroferrate molecule (FeCl4-) being excited with a UV lamp, releasing a chlorine atom. (Courtesy of Rachel Weiss)
01/22/26

Bright ideas, hidden pathways: Florida State University researchers discover mechanism for inefficient photoreactions in molecules

Alexandra Barth, chemistry alumna.
01/15/26

Light Work

Chemistry alumna Alexandra Barth breaks scientific barriers by designing the next generation of energy-harvesting molecules
Assistant Professor of Chemistry and Biochemistry Yan Zeng.
01/09/26

FSU chemist named Rising Star for contributions to clean energy discovery, storage

Robert Silvers is an assistant professor in the Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry.
12/16/25

FSU researchers discover new protein-RNA interaction with potential to treat fibrosis

From left, graduate student Ian Campbell and Michael Shatruk, a professor in the FSU Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry. (Amy Walden/FSU Arts and Sciences)
12/09/25

Twisting Spins: Florida State University researchers explore chemical boundaries to create new magnetic material

Inge Guerrero is a fifth-year doctoral student pursuing a degree through Florida State University’s Program in Neuroscience, an interdisciplinary program with participation from the Department of Biological Science and Department of Psychology. Photo by Devin Bittner.
11/13/25

Student Spotlight: Inge Guerrero

Florida State University Assistant Professor Robert Lazenby
10/07/25

FSU chemist earns $2 million NIH grant to analyze molecular mechanisms of disease

FSU breast cancer graphic
09/29/25

FSU experts: Breast Cancer Awareness Month: Understanding breast cancer from molecules to outcomes

Year of Quantum graphic
09/24/25

Year of Quantum: FSU poised to lead in quantum science and engineering

Assistant Professor of Chemistry and Biochemistry Wen Zhu. (Devin Bittner/FSU College of Arts and Sciences)
09/17/25

FSU chemist earns $2.1 million NIH grant to investigate molecular causes of disease

Banghao Chen
08/21/25

Faculty Spotlight: Banghao Chen

Professor of Chemistry and Biochemistry Biwu Ma. (Devin Bittner/FSU College of Arts and Sciences)
08/14/25

Thin films, big science: FSU chemists expand imaging possibilities with new X-ray material

James Frederich
07/15/25

Points of Discovery

Chemist James Frederich carries on Florida State’s legacy of drug discovery and cancer treatment development
Clockwise from top left: Igor Alabugin, Richard Liang, Angelina Sutin, Christopher Patrick, Joseph Schlenoff and Robert Schurko. These six Florida State University researchers have been named to the Academy of Science, Engineering and Medicine of Florida.
07/11/25

Six FSU faculty named to Academy of Science, Engineering and Medicine of Florida

Professor of Chemistry and Biochemistry Yan-Yan Hu. (Devin Bittner/FSU College of Arts and Sciences)
07/08/25

FSU chemist recognized for contributions to the analysis and design of functional materials

Christian Bleiholder
06/04/25

FSU chemist honored for discovering new way to study human genes, understand diseases