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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
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News
- 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
- Workplace NavigatorsPosted on November 8, 2022
- Professor Sotzing’s 3BC Inc to Find Differences in THCPosted on October 26, 2022
- Pushing Boundaries of RNA ModificationsPosted on September 7, 2022
Upcoming Events
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Feb
8
Chemistry Colloquium: Tianning, New York University2:30pm
Chemistry Colloquium: Tianning, New York University
Wednesday, February 8th, 2023
02:30 PM - 03:30 PM
Storrs Campus CHEM A-203
Chemistry Colloquium
Tianning
New York University
Host: Dr. Jie HeContact Information: kerry.m.gilmore@uconn.edu
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Feb
16
Chemistry Colloquium: Jonathan Rochford, University of Massachusetts Boston 3:30pm
Chemistry Colloquium: Jonathan Rochford, University of Massachusetts Boston
Thursday, February 16th, 2023
03:30 PM - 04:30 PM
Storrs Campus AUST 108
Chemistry Colloquium
Jonathan Rochford
University of Massachusetts Boston
Host: Dr. Alfredo Angeles-Boza and Dr. Christian BruecknerContact Information: kerry.m.gilmore@uconn.edu
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Feb
22
Chemistry Colloquium: Andrew Woolley, University of Toronto2:30pm
Chemistry Colloquium: Andrew Woolley, University of Toronto
Wednesday, February 22nd, 2023
02:30 PM - 03:30 PM
Storrs Campus CHEM A-203
Chemistry Colloquium
Andrew Woolley
University of Toronto
Host: Dr. Michael KienzlerContact Information: kerry.m.gilmore@uconn.edu
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Mar
1
Chemistry Colloquium: Cheryl Kerfeld, Michigan State University3:30pm
Chemistry Colloquium: Cheryl Kerfeld, Michigan State University
Wednesday, March 1st, 2023
03:30 PM - 04:30 PM
Storrs Campus CHEM A-203
Chemistry Colloquium
Cheryl Kerfeld
Michigan State University
Host: Dr. Jose GasconContact Information: kerry.m.gilmore@uconn.edu
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Mar
8
Chemistry Colloquium: Alison Frontier, University of Rochester2:30pm
Chemistry Colloquium: Alison Frontier, University of Rochester
Wednesday, March 8th, 2023
02:30 PM - 03:30 PM
Storrs Campus CHEM A-203
Chemistry Colloquium
Alison Frontier
University of Rochester
Host: Dr. Amy HowellContact Information: kerry.m.gilmore@uconn.edu
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