On June 08th, 2023, Patricia was awarded the 2023 Chemistry Department Undergraduate Gebel Award for her research work on new particle formation from the reaction of methanesulfonic acid with multifunctional amines – Congratulations Patricia!!

On June 05th, 2023, Prof. B. J. Finlayson-Pitts received an honorary doctorate (Doctor of Science, honoris causa (D. Sc.)) from McGill University in Toronto, Canada.  It is described as follows: “Honorary doctorates are McGill University’s highest honors, and are awarded to people who have shown exceptional dedication to improving the lives of others, whether through research, art, public service, or philanthropy.” – Congratulations Prof. Finlayson-Pitts!

On June 03rd, the Finlayson-Pitts group participated in the 6th Annual Research Saturday event hosted by the UCI Chemistry Department.  This is great opportunity for UCI Chemistry major and honor undergraduate students to visit prospective research labs and get a VIP tour of the research that we do!

This fall, Patricia Morris, a third year Chemistry undergraduate student (with a minor in Earth & Atmospheric Sciences) has joined the group to conduct research.  Patricia is currently investigating new particle formation and growth from the reaction of methanesulfonic acid with multifunctional amines using our custom-build 1-m borrosilicate flow reactor – Welcome to the group Patricia!!