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2026 Houk Research Conference Registration is OPEN!

The 2026 Houk Research Conference is convened to honor the career of Professor Kendall N. Houk, Distinguished Research Professor at UCLA. Please join us for three days scientific discussion at the frontiers of computational and experimental organic chemistry.

June 24-26, 2026 | Pittsburgh, PA

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Outstanding Presentation Award - Uthsara Malaweera Arachchi

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Hercules Event and Award 2026

On Friday, April 10th we held a day of events in honor of Professor David M. Hercules, a former chair and an important person in the history of our department. 

Undergrad Awards 2026

Undergraduate Awards 2026

Congratulations to all the award winners this year!

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