Baylor Chemistry & Biochemistry Department

CURRENT & INCOMING STUDENTS -- Want to get ahead, graduate early, and save some money? Check out Baylor's Summer of Discovery -- in-person & online courses available this summer:

Baylor University - College of Arts & Sciences has announced the promotion and tenure of over two dozen faculty members for the 2024-2025 academic year. This includes advancements to Associate Professor with tenure, Senior Lecturer, and Full Professor across various departments. More info ?? -> https://ow.ly/qgq450Vnv9o

FOUR WEEKS to Baylor Premiere! ?????? HS students (& families) interested in BU -- join us April 12 to explore campus, experience college life, meet faculty, and connect with student organizations! Register now! ?? baylor.edu/premiere

Colloquium with Pengyu Ren, Ph.D., The University of Texas at Austin Department of Biomedical Engineering, next Friday, 21 March. Understanding and Modeling Molecular Recognition Host: Bohak Yoon, Ph.D.

Batteries are engineered with carefully designed bulk materials, even down to the microscale, yet key performance limitations often arise from hidden interfacial processes at the nanoscale. That is why Prof. Jonathan Larson from Baylor University will introduce advanced spectroscopic techniques that unveil elusive dynamics, providing unprecedented chemical and structural insights to help drive future breakthroughs in energy storage. Register today for his #BatteryForum session at the ?? in the comments.

Colloquium with Erin Pelkey, Ph.D., Hobart and William Smith Colleges, next Wednesday, 19 March. Synthesis and Biological Evaluation of Heterocyclic Analogs of the Antitubulin Natural Product Combretastatin A4 Hosts: Daniel Romo and Aaron Wright

Congratulations to our Baylor University - College of Arts & Sciences Financial Administrator, Rick Joy, MBA, on being recognized for BaylorPLUS Salute! "As a financial analyst, he pays attention to details necessary to track charges and work with post-award...He is an excellent colleague & I value his work ethic and timeliness for complicated purchases."

Dearomative C2–Borylation of Indoles Ayesha Begum, Manjur Oyasim Akram, and Caleb Martin Dalton Transactions, 12 Mar 2025 The dearomative borylation of indoles is challenging and typically requires transition metal catalysts, strong bases, or harsh conditions. We report the metal- and base-free C2-borylation of indoles using bis(1-methyl-ortho-carboranyl)borane as an electrophilic borylating reagent to generate borylated indolenium under mild conditions. Royal Society of Chemistry Baylor University - College of Arts & Sciences Baylor University Graduate School Martin Group: https://lnkd.in/gyPqAhWK Acknowledgement: C.D.M. is grateful to the The Robert A. Welch Foundation (Grant No. 220320240404) and the National Science Foundation (NSF) (Award No. 2349851) for their generous support of this work. Dr. John Tidwell is thanked for assistance with X-ray crystallography and Dr. Webster Santos for useful discussions. https://lnkd.in/gibWdU_7

One Day. One Family. One For Baylor. Mark your calendars for April 2nd—Baylor Giving Day is rapidly approaching! Your support of the College of Arts & Sciences empowers students with scholarships, cutting-edge research opportunities, and transformative learning experiences. Together, we can shape the future of Baylor University. Learn more at ?? https://ow.ly/i7il50UQgV3

Congratulations to Liela (Bayeh) Romero, Ph.D., on her promotion to Associate Professor with Tenure. Sic'em!