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The Department of Chemistry is rooted in rigorous academics.
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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. 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
- Graduate Student Maggie Ward Awarded NSF-GRFPPosted on May 1, 2023
- Prof. Nicholas Leadbeater Awarded 2023 CLAS Mentoring AwardPosted on May 1, 2023
Upcoming Events
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Mar
20
Chemistry Colloquium: Eric Wolf, New England Biolabs 2:30pm
Chemistry Colloquium: Eric Wolf, New England Biolabs
Wednesday, March 20th, 2024
02:30 PM
Chemistry Colloquium
Eric Wolf, New England Biolabs
Host: Dr. Dan Fabris -
Mar
28
Chemistry Colloquium: Lindsey Hanson, Trinity College 3:30pm
Chemistry Colloquium: Lindsey Hanson, Trinity College
Thursday, March 28th, 2024
03:30 PM
Chemistry Colloquium
Lindsey Hanson, Trinity College
Host: Dr. Jie He & Dr. Alfredo Angeles-Boza -
Apr
4
Randolph T. Major Symposium: Dan Nocera, Harvard University 1:00pm
Randolph T. Major Symposium: Dan Nocera, Harvard University
Thursday, April 4th, 2024
01:00 PM
Randolph T. Major Symposium
Dan Nocera, Harvard University
Host: Dr. Jose Gascon -
Apr
4
Randolph T. Major Symposium: Elizabeth Young, Lehigh University 3:30pm
Randolph T. Major Symposium: Elizabeth Young, Lehigh University
Thursday, April 4th, 2024
03:30 PM
Randolph T. Major Symposium
Elizabeth Young, Lehigh University
Host: Dr. Jose Gascon -
Apr
5
Randolph T. Major Symposium: Dan Nocera, Harvard University 11:00am
Randolph T. Major Symposium: Dan Nocera, Harvard University
Friday, April 5th, 2024
11:00 AM
Randolph T. Major Symposium
Dan Nocera, Harvard University
Host: Dr. Jose Gascon