Chemistry is the central science, and its principles operate in all aspects of our daily lives. Understanding chemistry is fundamental in understanding the world around us, everything from energy to biology, medicine to materials, and more. Our Department offers an exceptional foundational undergraduate program as well as three graduate degrees, including one interdisciplinary Ph.D. in Chemical Physics. Research is conducted in state-of-the-art facilities at the University as well as through scientific collaborations at research centers across the country.

Recent news from the Department of Chemistry

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Empowering Amazonian Indigenous communities with energy solutions

Kichwa researcher visited University of Nevada, Reno for six weeks to learn about renewables

A group of people stand in front of a whiteboard wearing PPE. Two of them are holding models of chemical structures and everyone is holding up the "Wolf Pack" hand symbol.

Chemistry course and Makerspace collaboration puts the “A” in STEAM

Chemistry students practice teamwork before diving into experiments

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Anthony Czarnik elected to the National Academy of Inventors

University chemistry faculty member has filed more than 250 patent applications; once listed as one of the top 100 inventors in the U.S.

State-of-the-art facilities Explore facilities and available equipment, including a full list of laboratory support staff.
Facilities and equipment
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Hitchcock Center for Chemical Ecology Promoting interdisciplinary collaborations in the field of chemical ecology.
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