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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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Oct
9
Chemistry Colloquium: Nick Borotto, University of Nevada 2:30pm
Chemistry Colloquium: Nick Borotto, University of Nevada
Wednesday, October 9th, 2024
02:30 PM - 03:30 PM
CHEM A-203
Chemistry Colloquium: Nick Borotto, University of Nevada
Host: Xudong Yao & Dr. Dan Fabris
“Collisional Activation of Protein Ions Within a Trapped Ion Mobility Device”
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Oct
10
Chemistry Colloquium: Ashis Basu, University of Connecticut 3:30pm
Chemistry Colloquium: Ashis Basu, University of Connecticut
Thursday, October 10th, 2024
03:30 PM - 04:30 PM
CHEM A-203
Chemistry Colloquium: Ashis Basu, UCONN, Chemistry
Host: Dr. Amy Howell
“DNA Damage, Mutagenesis, and Cancer” -
Oct
16
Chemistry Colloquium: Brad Olsen, Massachusetts Institute of Technology 2:30pm
Chemistry Colloquium: Brad Olsen, Massachusetts Institute of Technology
Wednesday, October 16th, 2024
02:30 PM - 03:30 PM
CHEM A-203
Chemistry Colloquium: Brad Olsen, Massachusetts Institute of Technology
Host: Dr. Yao Lin
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Oct
17
Chemistry Colloquium: Alexandru D. Asandei, UCONN, Chemistry 3:30pm
Chemistry Colloquium: Alexandru D. Asandei, UCONN, Chemistry
Thursday, October 17th, 2024
03:30 PM - 04:30 PM
CHEM A-203
Chemistry Colloquium: Alexandru D. Asandei, UCONN, Chemistry
Host: Dr. Jie He
“Photomediated Complex Fluoropolymer Synthesis”
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Oct
23
Chemistry Colloquium: Zhengtao Zhu, South Dakota School of Mines and Technology 2:30pm
Chemistry Colloquium: Zhengtao Zhu, South Dakota School of Mines and Technology
Wednesday, October 23rd, 2024
02:30 PM - 03:30 PM
CHEM A-203
Chemistry Colloquium: Zhengtao Zhu, South Dakota School of Mines and Technology
Host: Dr. Yao Lin
“Three Dimensional Porous Functional Materials and their Applications”