Igniting Innovation
Advancing chemical knowledge and empowering students to address critical societal challenges through innovative research, scholarship and education.
At a Glance
in research leadership for chemistry in North America (Nature Index 2025)
ranked for best chemistry graduate program in the United States (U.S. News & World Report 2026)
ranked in analytical chemistry, and ranked in the top 20 for organic, inorganic and physical chemistry by U.S. News
Research
The Department of Chemistry drives impactful research across various fields, including analytical, inorganic, organic and physical chemistry, and houses advanced facilities that support innovation.
Academics
As a premier academic center, the department is distinguished by its world-class scholars, cutting-edge facilities and national recognition for excellence in research and education.
News
Experimental Drug Turns Cancer’s Favorite Fuel—Sugar—Against It
The dual molecule delivers a one-two punch to cancer cells exploiting their hunger for sugar while cutting off their backup fuel supply.
Upcoming Events
Inorganic Chemistry Lab-Advertisements - Mike Aubrey and Emily Que
3:30 pm
– 4:30 pm
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A&P Seminar - Elizabeth Neumann
3:30 pm
– 4:30 pm
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A&P Student Seminar - Sam Wenzel
3:30 pm
– 4:30 pm
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Inorganic Chemistry Lab-Advertisements - Yi Lu, Simon Humphrey, and Kurtis Carsch
3:30 pm
– 5:00 pm
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RCSA Fellow Seminar - Hugo Samayoa
3:30 pm
– 4:30 pm
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A&P Student Seminar - Estevan Cleveland
3:30 pm
– 4:30 pm
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Inorganic Chalk Talk - Clara Dearden
3:30 pm
– 4:30 pm
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A&P Seminar - Divita Mathur
3:30 pm – 4:30 pm
Inorganic and ChemBio Seminar - Shiliang Tian
3:30 pm
– 4:30 pm
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A&P Student Seminar - Yang Tao
3:30 pm – 4:30 pm