The 2025 Nobel Prize in chemistry has roots at @arizonastateuniversity .
Omar Yaghi, a former ASU assistant professor, is being recognized alongside fellow awardees Susumu Kitagawa and Richard Robson for work that helped launch an entirely new field: reticular chemistry.
Working with ASU Professor Emeritus Michael O’Keeffe, the team developed metal organic frameworks (MOFs) that act like molecular sponges. Their work has the potential to reshape how we store hydrogen, remove carbon from the air and collect water from dry environments.
Congratulations to the team for this esteemed recognition. Tap the link in bio to learn how ASU contributed to a Nobel-winning scientific breakthrough.
The Spring SMS Class of 2026 came from all different backgrounds, experiences and corners of the world, and that’s what makes this community so special.
Here’s a look at the SMS Class of 2026 by the numbers. 🎓
🎓✨ Celebrating our SMS Spring 2026 Grads: Meet A K M Fazlul Karim Rasel, PhD in Chemistry!
A memorable moment from Fazlul's time at SMS? “One moment at SMS and ASU that stays with me most vividly was when my professor congratulated me and confirmed that I would be awarded my doctorate.”
Fazlul is ready to step into his next chapter, carrying the knowledge and skills he gained in chemistry here in the School of Molecular Sciences.
Congrats, Fazlul!🤩
On Monday we celebrated our amazing SMS graduates! 🎓💛 We’re still soaking in all the memories, and we’re not done celebrating yet!! #ASUGrad #SchoolofMolecularSciences
Late nights, research, friendships, and memories that will last forever. We really did it all. 🎓 Congrats to all of our #ASUGrads
Graduate Commencement ✅
SMS Grad Celebration ✅
Undergraduate Commencement ✅
Next up: SMS Undergraduate Convocation Saturday Night!
🎓✨ Celebrating our SMS Spring 2026 Grads: Meet Seyal Liyange, PhD in Biochemistry!
One thing Senal loved most about SMS? “My favorite part of being a part of the School of Molecular Sciences was the supportive and collaborative research environment, which helped me grow both scientifically and professionally!”
Senal is ready to step into his next chapter, carrying the knowledge and skills he gained in chemistry here in the School of Molecular Sciences.
Congrats, Senal!🤩
The coral needs help waking up!
From a distance, coral may look like rock, but really it’s a living animal that forms a symbiotic relationship with microscopic algae. The hard rocky formations are essentially its skeleton.
@sms.asu ASU researchers in the @asu_globalfutures laboratory are studying coral to learn what characteristics make them resilient to future environmental conditions. 🪸
🎓✨ Celebrating our SMS Spring 2026 Grads: Meet Rachel Rawlins, BS in Biochemistry!
Rachel's plans after graduation? “After graduation, I plan to attend pharmacy school!"
Rachel is ready to step into her next chapter, carrying the knowledge and skills she gained in chemistry here in the School of Molecular Sciences.
Congrats, Rachel!🤩
🎓✨ Celebrating our SMS Spring 2026 Grads: Meet Nancy Davis, BS in Biochemistry!
“I’ve had the absolute best time being a part of the School of Molecular Sciences, and the experiences, people, and opportunities have made it such a meaningful part of my journey!”
Nancy is ready to step into her next chapter, carrying the knowledge and skills she gained in chemistry here in the School of Molecular Sciences.
Congrats, Nancy!🤩
🎓✨ Celebrating our SMS Spring 2026 Grads: Meet Olivia Bagby, BS in Biochemistry!
Olivia's plans after graduation? “My plans after graduation include taking a gap year in South America to learn Spanish and prepare for the Optometry Admission Test. After that, I plan to apply to optometry school and complete an additional four years of schooling!”
Olivia is ready to step into her next chapter, carrying the knowledge and skills she gained in chemistry here in the School of Molecular Sciences.
Congrats, Olivia!🤩
🎓✨ Celebrating our SMS Spring 2026 Grads: Meet Pia Jackson, BS in Biochemistry!
A memorable moment from Pia’s time at SMS? “One moment at SMS that really stuck with me was earning an A in my first math class because it proved to me that I was capable of more than I thought!”
Pia is ready to step into her next chapter, carrying the knowledge and skills she gained in chemistry here in the School of Molecular Sciences.
Congrats, Pia!🤩
POV: you have 10 seconds to prove your research is the best 👀🧪
Who actually won this?? ⬇️
Tell us below!
Thanks again to everyone who came to last weeks SMS research symposium!
