Welcome to the Department of Chemistry at Colorado State University. We have an international reputation for excellence in research across a broad array of disciplines, including analytical, biological, inorganic, organic, materials and physical chemistry. Ph.D. graduates receive world-class training, participate in cutting-edge (and often interdisciplinary) research projects, and are employed at all levels of academia and industry around the globe. The faculty also enjoy an award-winning reputation for teaching excellence. Undergraduate students benefit both from access to this classroom expertise and from a long tradition of substantive undergraduate participation in research. The Department’s research efforts are supported by a state-of-the-art Analytical Resources Core that provides 24/7 student access to shared instrumentation.
NEWS
Scholarships propel chemistry grad to leadership position
Andy Koppisch, a chemistry graduate from CSU, credits much of his career success to scholarships and undergraduate chemistry classes.
Department of Chemistry brings in record number of awards for spring 2021
Nine students and two faculty are recognized for outstanding efforts.
Pandemic creates opportunity to create a Computational & Theoretical Chemistry Suite
CSU theorists and computational chemists move to top floor of Chemistry building, creating a collaborative, energy efficient and safety-focused space
Study uncovers safety concerns with some air purifiers marketed for COVID-19
Joint university research finds some air purifiers may actually increase harmful airborne chemicals.
