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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
7
Chemistry Colloquium: Yi Zhang, UCONN, BME 3:30pm
Chemistry Colloquium: Yi Zhang, UCONN, BME
Thursday, November 7th, 2024
03:30 PM - 04:30 PM
CHEM A-203
Chemistry Colloquium: Yi Zhang, UCONN, BME
Host: Dr. Jie He
“Implantable Biosensors and Microfluidics to Unlock Brain Chemistry”
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Nov
13
Chemistry Colloquium: Hong Wang, University of North Texas 2:30pm
Chemistry Colloquium: Hong Wang, University of North Texas
Wednesday, November 13th, 2024
02:30 PM - 03:30 PM
CHEM A-203
Chemistry Colloquium: Hong Wang, University of North Texas
Host: Dr. Christian Brueckner
“π -Extended Porphyrins: From Knowns to Unknowns”
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Nov
14
Chemistry Colloquium: Gael Ung, UCONN, Chemistry 3:30pm
Chemistry Colloquium: Gael Ung, UCONN, Chemistry
Thursday, November 14th, 2024
03:30 PM - 04:30 PM
CHEM A-203
Chemistry Colloquium: Gael Ung, UCONN, Chemistry
Host: PLU
“The Chemistry Behind Presenting Chemistry: Personal Tips and Tricks Towards Improving Presentation Skills”
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Nov
20
Chemistry Colloquium: Jingyi Chen, University of Arkansas 2:30pm
Chemistry Colloquium: Jingyi Chen, University of Arkansas
Wednesday, November 20th, 2024
02:30 PM - 03:30 PM
CHEM A-203
Chemistry Colloquium: Jingyi Chen, University of Arkansas
Host: Dr. Jie He
“Tailoring Nonprecious Metal Nanostructures for Electrocatalysis”
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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”