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 2024)
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 Chemo Drug May Trick the Immune System Into Fighting Cancer
The finding suggests other chemo drugs, too, may be making cancer cells cause a surprising immune-system reaction.
Upcoming Events
Organic Student Seminars - Seoyoung Lee and Xingchen Jin
3:30 pm – 4:30 pm
A&P Student Seminar - Thuy Le
3:30 pm – 4:30 pm
Inorganic Chalk Talk - Gracie Milem & Xinyi Wu
3:30 pm – 4:30 pm
A&P Seminar - Kallol Gupta
3:30 pm – 4:00 pm
Organic Seminar - Zhixiang Yu
1:00 pm – 2:30 pm
Inorganic Seminar - Josh Buss
3:30 pm – 4:30 pm
ChemBio Seminar - Keriann Backus
3:30 pm – 4:30 pm
A&P Student Seminar - Rowan Kassim
3:30 pm – 4:30 pm
Inorganic Seminar - Alison Fout
3:30 pm – 4:30 pm