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.
TEACHING-FOCUSED FACULTY POSITION IN CHEMISTRY
The Department of Chemistry at Colorado State University, located in Fort Collins, CO, seeks to hire at least one non-tenure track Assistant Professor with interest and experience in large lecture course instruction, for continuing 9-month appointments. Exceptional candidates with teaching experience in general chemistry are encouraged to apply.
APPLY TO BECOME A GRADUATE STUDENT
The Department of Chemistry is now accepting applications for the Fall 2023 school year!
NEWS SPOTLIGHT
Carlos Olivo Named Winner of Region 10 Excellence in Advising – Faculty Advisor
Associate Teaching Professor Carlos Olivo has recently been awarded Winner of Region 10 Excellence in Advising – Faculty Advisor. This award is given on behalf of NACADA: The Global Community for Academic
Chemistry Alumna Cassidy Jackson Joins the Institute for Defense Analyses
Alumni News Dr. Cassidy Jackson (Zadrozny group) recently joined the Institute for Defense Analyses. Congrats, Cassidy! IDA News Release: ALEXANDRIA, VA (November 2022) – Colorado State University alumna Cassidy E. Jackson
Delphine Farmer wins the Atmospheric Sciences Ascent Award
Delphine Farmer, an associate professor in the chemistry department, has won the Atmospheric Sciences Ascent Award from the American Geophysical Union. The AGU annually recognizes excellence in research and leadership in the
Regional Air Monitoring Site Coming to Spur Campus
The Spur campus in Denver, CO has awarded a grant to Megan Willis, Assistant Professor in Chemistry, Delphine Farmer, Professor in Chemistry, and Shantanu Jathar, Associate Professor in Mechanical Engineering to establish
NEWS
Jean Chung receives NSF CAREER award to study proteins on cell membranes
The award will support Chung’s investigation of molecular interactions on the surfaces of cells, where many critical life processes take place.
Water in, clean energy and water out: DOE funds renewable hydrogen fuel research
Using sunlight to split water, or H2O, into hydrogen and oxygen represents what Justin Sambur, associate professor in the Department of Chemistry at Colorado State University, calls “a holy grail in energy science.”
Chemist Jean Chung to study aging-related cellular processes with $1.8 million NIH award
They say we grow until a certain age. Then, we just oxidize.
Spooky season meets science: Chemistry Club’s annual Halloween Show
The Colorado State University Chemistry Club and Department of Chemistry are excited to host their annual Halloween Show on Sunday, Oct. 30, from 3-6 p.m in the Chemistry Building.