Seminars/Events
Chemistry Department Seminars
Chemistry Department Seminars will be in-person in SL 120 for Winter 2025, unless otherwise noted. Some seminars may be also be broadcast online and recorded. For access to online seminars and/or recordings, please see the Majors Canvas page or contact the chemistry department at chemistry@wwu.edu.
The department strives to offer a diverse and vibrant seminar program. Each year leading researchers from outside the department, as well as faculty and graduate students from Western, present and discuss their cutting-edge research. This is an excellent opportunity for students, faculty, staff, and visitors to actively participate in the scientific community. In addition, many outside seminar speakers are recruiting graduate students for their respective programs and are eager to discuss their program. All are welcome and encouraged to attend!
Current Seminar Schedule
Welcome to the Spring Quarter 2025 Seminar Schedule!
Seminars will be in-person in SL 140 throughout Spring Quarter 2025, unless otherwise noted.
IN-PERSON Seminars typically take place on Friday from 3:15-4:15 pm in SL 140.
Seminar topics and titles will be posted as we receive additional information from speakers.
Spring Quarter 2025 Seminars
Friday, April 4
Title: “Job Search Essentials: Resumes v CVs, Cover Letters v Personal Statements, Linked In, & More”
Host: Dr. Steven Emory, WWU Chemistry
Location: SL 140
Friday, April 11
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Location: SL 140
Friday, April 18
Title: Molecular studies of olfaction in arthropods: from molecular recognition to application in the field
Speaker: Erika Plettner, PhD/Professor in the Department of Chemistry at Simon Fraser University
Location: SL 140
Friday, April 25
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Location: SL 140
Friday, May 2
Title: TBA
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Location: SL 140
Friday, May 9
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Location: SL 140
Friday, May 16
Title: TBA Scholars Week Chemistry Department Symposium
Speaker: TBA
Location: SL 140
Friday, May 23
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Location: SL 140
Friday, May 30
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Location: SL 140
Friday, June 6
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Location: SL 140
Friday, June 13
Week before finals (dead week)
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Location: SL 140
Friday, June 20
No Seminar. Finals week; good luck!