Join us in congratulating Jennifer in graduating with a double major in both Chemistry and Biochemistry! Jennifer plans to matriculate as a master’s student this Fall at ODU.

Congratulations Dr. Lambert on receiving the College of Sciences 2023-2024 Outreach Award for his work in organizing ODU’s Reign in Science event!

Congratulation’s to our previous group member Gessica Adorato on being chosen as a NSF GFRP graduate student fellow! Good luck on all of your research at University of Pittsburg.

Check out our new publication “Green Oxidation of Aromatic Hydrazide Derivatives Using an Oxoammonium Salt”. This work was in collaboration with the Milligan group at Thomas Jefferson University in Philadelphia, PA. Congrats Shannon and Shayne on the good work.

Check out our new publication “Advancements in the synthesis of polyoxygenated oxepanes and thiepanes for applications to natural product”. Congrats Shayne on completing such a thorough review article!

Old Dominion University Department of Chemistry held it’s third Reign in Science Day organized by Drs. Bender, Hardy, and Lambert. Our interdepartmental Science Ambassadors took the opportunity to teach local families about their STEM research through interactive and engaging research activities. Other activities included planetarium shows, tours of the building and a tie dye station! Click here to see us featured on the ODU website!

We are excited to welcome our new graduate student, Cylah to our research group! Cylah is a recent graduate of Biochemistry ODU and will be completing her PhD with us.

Join us in celebrating Shannon for her selection as a 2023 Graduate Summer Award for ODU. Shannon was selected as one of 10 students out of 49 applications.

Join us in celebrating Jennifer in her selection as the first ODU student to be chosen for a Goldwater Scholar award! Funded by the Barry Goldwater Scholarship and Excellence in Education Foundation and Department of Defense, Jennifer was selected as one of 413 students out of over 5000 applications. She’s even celebrated on our school’s website!

Welcome to the Lambert research group Betty, Joe and Jon! We’re all excited for the new projects you all will be working on!