Seminar Series

The Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry at Laurier supports a series of seminars in the areas of chemistry, biochemistry, biophysics and environmental sciences. The main emphasis of this seminar series is on the interdisciplinary nature of science. The chemistry seminar series has become essential for advancing and enriching the research culture in the Faculty of Science in general and the Department of Chemistry in particular.

All graduate and undergraduate students (including those enrolled in CH490) are encouraged to attend the seminar series and enhance their conceptual understanding of science and sense of inquiry. As well, the seminars are intended to promote scientific interaction among the students, faculty and members of the scientific community by observing science in a broader interrelated context.

2026/27 Schedule

Seminars run on Friday afternoons between 3:30-4:30 p.m.

Seminars are predominantly in-person in N1044, Science Building (unless otherwise noted)

Fall Term - additional dates still to be finalized

• Friday, Oct. 9: Úna Hogan, University of Waterloo
  • Title of Seminar: TBD
• Friday Oct. 23: CH490 Proposal Presentations
• Friday, Nov. 6: Brad Easton, Ontario Tech University
  • Title of Seminar: TBD
• Friday, Nov. 20: Vaughn Mangal, Brock University
  • Title of Seminar: TBD

Winter Term - additional dates still to be finalized

• Friday, Jan. 22: Scott Smith, Wilfred Laurier University
• Friday, Feb. 5: Douglas Fansher, Wilfred Laurier University
• Friday, Feb. 26:  CH490 Poster Session
• Friday, Mar. 5:  Taleana Huff, Queen's University
  • Title of seminar: TBD
• Friday Apr 14: CH490 and CH672/CH674 Student Presentations