The Callahan Lab at Boise State University is led by Dr. Mike Callahan in the Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry.  We are an analytical chemistry group with research interests in planetary science and astrobiology. We are the leading research group investigating cyanide abundance and speciation in extraterrestrial materials. We are conducting pioneering research into how iron cyanocarbonyl complexes could have transitioned to primitive [NiFe] hydrogenase active sites on early Earth.

There is enthusiasm for success that spans every discipline at Idaho's fastest growing research institution. This video asks the question, "What are you doing today?" - and is an homage to the human determination for one's chosen field, whether that means starting a business before you graduate, finding your passion with the arts, or bleeding blue with pride for Boise State.
Photo credit: Bob Young, Downtown Boise, Idaho

Photo credit: Bob Young, Downtown Boise, Idaho

Interested in joining the Callahan Lab? Interested undergraduate and master’s students should contact Dr. Callahan by email or stop by his office in the Science Building, Room 312.

There will be multiple openings for undergraduate chemistry majors to conduct research in the Callahan Lab in Fall 2025. To learn more, please email Dr. Callahan before the end of Spring 2025.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Last website update: February 2025. The views expressed here are my own and do not necessarily reflect the views of Boise State University.