The Department of Chemistry has 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.
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CSU chemistry student named Astronaut Scholar
Achmatowicz, a chemistry major in the College of Natural Sciences, was recently named a 2026 Astronaut Scholar by the Astronaut Scholarship Foundation.
Chemistry researchers leverage AI for hair dye development by Korean beauty brand Amorepacific
The research centers on using machine learning to understand and predict the complex set of chemical interactions required to produce the exact shade.
6 ways I keep the air in my house clean as an indoor air pollution researcher
As an atmospheric chemist, I’m always thinking about the air quality in my home. Here are 6 tips based on my research to improve the quality of your home’s air.
Eugene Chen elected as Fellow to National Academy of Inventors
University Distinguished Professor Eugene Chen has been elected as a fellow to the National Academy of Inventors in 2025 – one of the highest professional honors a faculty member can receive.
