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The Department of Chemistry is rooted in rigorous academics.
We also deeply value collaboration, innovation, and public engagement. As a result, our students and scholars find success at UConn and beyond, and use their skills to solve the world’s most pressing problems.
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
- 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
- UConn Chemistry is Hiring! Financial Assistant 1Posted on January 24, 2023
- Interactive Periodic Table Tells Stories, One Element at a TimePosted on November 10, 2022
Upcoming Events
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Jan
24
Chemistry Colloquium: Catherine J. Andersen, UConn Department of Nutritional Sciences 2:30pm
Chemistry Colloquium: Catherine J. Andersen, UConn Department of Nutritional Sciences
Wednesday, January 24th, 2024
02:30 PM
CHEM
Chemistry Colloquium
Catherine J. Andersen, UConn Department of Nutritional Sciences
Host: Dr. Alex Aksenov -
Jan
31
Chemistry Colloquium: James Schuck, Columbia University 2:30pm
Chemistry Colloquium: James Schuck, Columbia University
Wednesday, January 31st, 2024
02:30 PM
CHEM
Chemistry Colloquium
James Schuck, Columbia University
Host: Dr. J. Nathan Hohman
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Feb
7
Chemistry Colloquium: Jonathon Caranto, University of Central Florida 2:30pm
Chemistry Colloquium: Jonathon Caranto, University of Central Florida
Wednesday, February 7th, 2024
02:30 PM
Chemistry Colloquium
Jonathon Caranto, University of Central Florida
Host: Dr. Alfredo Angeles-Boza -
Feb
15
Chemistry Colloquium: Chen Song, UConn Chemistry 3:30pm
Chemistry Colloquium: Chen Song, UConn Chemistry
Thursday, February 15th, 2024
03:30 PM
Chemistry Colloquium
Chen Song, UConn Chemistry
Host: Dr. Jing Zhao -
Feb
21
Chemistry Colloquium: Vladmir Papov, Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals 2:30pm
Chemistry Colloquium: Vladmir Papov, Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals
Wednesday, February 21st, 2024
02:30 PM
Chemistry Colloquium
Vladmir Papov, Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals
Host: Dr. Dan Fabris



