2025 Jeannette Brown Lectureship
The Department of Chemistry celebrates the fifth annual Jeannette Brown Lectureship, generously sponsored by Sherwin-Williams.
Monday, April 21st
4:00 – 5:15 p.m. Welcome: Prof. Christy Haynes and Prof. Timothy Lodge
Immediately followed by: Prof. Malika Jeffries-EL – From the hood to the hood – Smith 331
Tuesday, April 22nd
9:45 – 11:00 a.m. Prof. Malika Jeffries-EL – Design and synthesis of organic electronic materials – Smith 331
2:30 – 3:30 p.m. Career Panel with Sherwin-Williams scientists – Kate and Michael Bárány Conference Room (117/119 Smith Hall)
3:30 – 5:15 p.m. Student Flash Talks – View the online program for the Student Flash Talks here – 221 Smith Hall, 117/119 Smith Hall, 101J Smith Hall
5:15 p.m. Group Photo – Front steps of Smith Hall
5:30 – 7:00 p.m. Networking Reception – Walter Library Room 101
This event is generously sponsored by Sherwin-Williams, and by donations to the Jeannette Brown Lectureship Fund. Supporters can go to the Department of Chemistry’s giving page to donate.
The Department of Chemistry established the Jeannette Brown Lectureship to honor the career and legacy of one of its outstanding alumna. This lectureship will bring experts in all fields of chemistry from around the world to the University of Minnesota, with emphasis on highlighting the work and careers of Black, Indigenous, and people of color in the chemical sciences. The lectureship reflects and celebrates the pioneering work of Jeannette Brown as a talented chemist in the pharmaceutical industry for 25 years, author, historian, and tireless leader and advocate for the inclusion and advancement of African American women in chemistry-related professional pursuits and careers.
