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Justin Shmordok discusses why he chose to study Chemistry and his doctoral research
Justin Shmordok, a doctoral student in the Department of Chemistry (Dr. Sonny Lee’s group), discusses why he chose to study Chemistry, as well as his research in the fundamental process of biological nitrogen fixation.
Bake sale for Spectrum a roaring success
The Chemistry Graduate Student Society (CGSS) and Chem Club joined forces on June 14th to put on a bake sale to raise funds for Spectrum, Waterloo Region’s Rainbow Community Space.
In just an hour-and-a-half, $500.00 was raised. Congratulations to the organizers on their success!
Thank you to everyone who showed their support, either by baking or purchasing a delicious treat!
Jonathan Baugh developing new materials for future quantum devices
Dr. Jonathan Baugh, a professor in the Department of Chemistry and at the Institute for Quantum Computing (IQC), and E. Annelise Bergeron, a doctoral student from the Department of Physics and Astronomy, are one step closer to developing the materials needed for future quantum devices.