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By the Numbers
240
Undergraduate Majors
140
Graduate Students
225
Lab sections taught per year
$3.7M
Annual research expenditures
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Undergraduates
Students can pursue a BA, BS, or minor in Chemistry.
Graduate Program
Our Department offers Ph.D. and master’s degree options.
Research
Our researchers uncover new insights through advanced equipment and interdisciplinary collaboration.
Faculty
Find contact information and specialties for our Department’s faculty and staff members.
News
- Dr. Kerry Gilmore Featured in UConn TodayPosted on April 8, 2024
- Meet New Head of Chemistry, Dr. Mark PeczuhPosted on March 20, 2024
- Dr. Jessica Rouge featured in UConn TodayPosted on March 14, 2024
- Tailoring Synthetic Polypeptide DesignPosted on March 6, 2024
- Search for new NMR Facility DirectorPosted on November 27, 2023
Upcoming Events
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Nov
21
Chemistry Colloquium: Kyle Lambert, Old Dominion University 3:30pm
Chemistry Colloquium: Kyle Lambert, Old Dominion University
Thursday, November 21st, 2024
03:30 PM - 04:30 PM
CHEM A-203
Chemistry Colloquium: Kyle Lambert, Old Dominion University
Host: Dr. Amy Howell
“Bench-Stable Cobalt (III) Complexes for Efficient Carbonyl Additions, Cross-Couplings, and the Synthesis of Natural Products”
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Dec
5
Chemistry Colloquium: Guoxiang (Emma) Hu, Georgia Tech 3:30pm
Chemistry Colloquium: Guoxiang (Emma) Hu, Georgia Tech
Thursday, December 5th, 2024
03:30 PM - 04:30 PM
CHEM A-203
Chemistry Colloquium: Guoxiang (Emma) Hu, Georgia Tech
Host: Dr. Jing Zhao
“New Energy Solutions with Computational Materials Chemistry”