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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

Thirteen people stand in front of and next to the Block N monument on the University campus on a sunny day, smiling for a photo.

Tal-Gan lab earns University’s 2026 Excellence in Laboratory Safety Award

Students and faculty make safety the first step

Chemical physics graduate student selected for prestigious DOE fellowship

Noah Huerta studies quantum chemistry

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Ask the Professor: What is green hydrogen?

Hydrogen is more than just an element on the periodic table

State-of-the-art facilities Explore facilities and available equipment, including a full list of laboratory support staff.

Facilities and equipment

Female student conducting an experiment using a chemistry glove box.

Hitchcock Center for Chemical Ecology Promoting interdisciplinary collaborations in the field of chemical ecology.

Check out the Hitchcock Center