https://www.usf.edu/arts-sciences/departments/chemistry/news/Recent posts from Department Newsen-usMon, 17 Aug 2026 04:14:46 -04:00http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rssOmniUpdate (OU Publish)https://www.usf.edu/arts-sciences/chronicles/2024/two-usf-alumni-aim-to-transform-mental-health-treatment-with-non-hallucinogenic-psychedelics.aspxCo-founders of Psilera Chris Witowski and Jackie von Salm – chemistry alumni – are using psychedelics to develop non-hallucinogenic drugs for mental health disorders, including frontotemporal dementia.External ArticleTue, 30 Jul 2024 15:00:58 Two USF alumni aim to transform mental health treatment with non-hallucinogenic psychedelicsCo-founders of Psilera Chris Witowski and Jackie von Salm – chemistry alumni – are using psychedelics to develop non-hallucinogenic drugs for mental health disorders, including frontotemporal dementia.Founders of Psilera, Jackie von Salm (left) and Chris Witowski (right). (Photo courtesy of Chris Witowski)https://www.usf.edu/arts-sciences/chronicles/2024/two-usf-alumni-aim-to-transform-mental-health-treatment-with-non-hallucinogenic-psychedelics.aspxAlumni News,Researchhttps://www.usf.edu/arts-sciences/chronicles/2024/senior-associate-dean-robert-potter-reflects-on-17-years-with-college-of-arts-and-sciences.aspxDr. Robert Potter, who has served as an associate dean with the USF College of Arts of Sciences since 2007, will be stepping down from the position beginning in August.External ArticleFri, 26 Jul 2024 15:16:04 Senior Associate Dean Robert Potter reflects on 17 years with the College of Arts and SciencesDr. Robert Potter, who has served as an associate dean with the USF College of Arts of Sciences since 2007, will be stepping down from the position beginning in August.Robert “Bob” Potter. (Photo courtesy of Robert Potter)https://www.usf.edu/arts-sciences/chronicles/2024/senior-associate-dean-robert-potter-reflects-on-17-years-with-college-of-arts-and-sciences.aspxDepartment Newshttps://www.usf.edu/arts-sciences/chronicles/2024/ioannis-spanopoulos-earns-lifetime-membership-into-the-scientific-research-honor-society-sigma-xi.aspxDr. Ioannis Spanopoulos has been invited to join the prestigious international honor society of science and engineering, Sigma Xi.External ArticleFri, 26 Jul 2024 15:06:15 Dr. Ioannis Spanopoulos earns lifetime membership into the Scientific Research Honor Society, Sigma XiDr. Ioannis Spanopoulos has been invited to join the prestigious international honor society of science and engineering, Sigma Xi.Dr. Ioannis Spanopoulos earns lifetime membership into the Scientific Research Honor Society, Sigma Xihttps://www.usf.edu/arts-sciences/chronicles/2024/ioannis-spanopoulos-earns-lifetime-membership-into-the-scientific-research-honor-society-sigma-xi.aspxHonors and Awardshttps://www.usf.edu/arts-sciences/chronicles/2024/cas-students-shine-as-golden-bull-awardees.aspxThis year 13 College of Arts and Sciences students were named winners of the Golden Bull Award, one of USF’s highest honors awarded to undergraduate and graduate students each year who “encompass the spirit of USF and have demonstrated its values.”External ArticleTue, 18 Jun 2024 16:18:18 CAS students shine as Golden Bull AwardeesThis year 13 College of Arts and Sciences students were named winners of the Golden Bull Award, one of USF’s highest honors awarded to undergraduate and graduate students each year who “encompass the spirit of USF and have demonstrated its values.”Rocky the Bull made an appearance at the Student Success’ Celebration of Leadership award ceremony. (Photo courtesy of Student Success at USF)https://www.usf.edu/arts-sciences/chronicles/2024/cas-students-shine-as-golden-bull-awardees.aspxHonors and Awardshttps://www.usf.edu/arts-sciences/departments/chemistry/news/2024/feb-accomplishments.aspxDr. Dean Martin has been awarded the Most Outstanding Paper award by the American Chemical Soiety's division of the History of Chemistry. Congratulations to Dr. Dean Martin!Mon, 05 Feb 2024 13:26:13 Dr. Dean Martin has been awarded the Most Outstanding Paper awardDr. Dean Martin has been awarded the Most Outstanding Paper award by the American Chemical Soiety's division of the History of Chemistry. Congratulations to Dr. Dean Martin!Dr. Dean Martin news bannerhttps://www.usf.edu/arts-sciences/departments/chemistry/news/2024/feb-accomplishments.aspxHonors and Awardshttps://www.usf.edu/arts-sciences/chronicles/2024/ioannis-spanopoulos-recognized-contributions-to-advancement-of-materials-for-energy-and-environmental-applications.aspxChemistry's Dr. Ioannis Spanopoulos has been recognized by the International Association of Advanced Materials (IAAM) for significant contributions to the advancement of materials used for energy and environmental applications.External ArticleThu, 25 Jan 2024 11:25:05 Dr. Ioannis Spanopoulos recognized for significant contributions to the advancement of materials used for energy and environmental applicationsChemistry's Dr. Ioannis Spanopoulos has been recognized by the International Association of Advanced Materials (IAAM) for significant contributions to the advancement of materials used for energy and environmental applications.USF students participating in The Spanopoulos Lab with Dr. Spanopoulos (center). (Photo courtesy of Dr. Ioannis Spanopoulos)https://www.usf.edu/arts-sciences/chronicles/2024/ioannis-spanopoulos-recognized-contributions-to-advancement-of-materials-for-energy-and-environmental-applications.aspxResearch