Colloquium Series
The Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry hosts a weekly colloquium series that brings leading scientists from universities, research institutes and industry to Auburn University. These lectures highlight advances across the chemical sciences and provide students and faculty with opportunities to learn from and interact with researchers working at the forefront of their fields.
The colloquium series plays an important role in the department’s research culture. Visiting speakers present recent discoveries, discuss emerging research directions and engage with faculty and students through discussions and informal meetings.
About the Colloquium Series
Departmental colloquia cover a broad range of topics spanning analytical chemistry, biochemistry, inorganic chemistry, organic chemistry, physical chemistry and interdisciplinary areas of research.
In addition to exposing students to new ideas and scientific approaches, the series helps build professional connections within the chemistry community. Interactions during colloquium visits often lead to research collaborations, postdoctoral opportunities and professional networking.
Graduate students and faculty also participate in specialized seminar series within their respective research areas.
Weekly Colloquium Schedule
Annual & Distinguished Lectures
In addition to the weekly colloquium series, the department hosts special lectures featuring distinguished scientists and leaders in the field. These events bring internationally recognized researchers to campus and provide opportunities for broader engagement with the Auburn scientific community.
Kosolapoff Awards
The G. M. Kosolapoff Lecture is an annual event hosted by the Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry and sponsored by the Auburn Section of the American Chemical Society. Named in honor of former Auburn chemist Gennady Michael Kosolapoff, the lecture recognizes scientists who have made significant contributions to the chemical sciences. Since its establishment, the series has brought distinguished researchers from leading institutions to Auburn to share advances in chemistry and biochemistry.
Schneller Frontiers Lecture
Anne Phillips Sassaman Lecture
Most colloquium events are open to faculty, students and members of the Auburn community with an interest in chemistry and related disciplines.
For additional information about the colloquium series, including upcoming speakers and event details, please contact the Department of Chemistry & Biochemistry.
