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2026 Global Women’s Breakfast

The annual Global Women’s Breakfast at Colorado State University took place on Tuesday, February 10, uniting a diverse group of faculty, graduate students, and staff to celebrate the accomplishments of women and

Academic Advisor Briana Walls Joins the Chemistry Department

The Department of Chemistry welcomes our new Academic Advisor, Briana Walls. Briana has a Bachelor of Science degree in Business from Edgewood College and her Master of Arts in Leadership, with an

Professor Yuyang Dong Awarded a Lilly Research Award

Professor Yuyang Dong was awarded a Lilly Research Award! The award provides scientists who are working on basic and applied research projects with an avenue to partner with global external researchers to

2025 Graduate Student Showcase

On November 19, Colorado State University graduate students shared innovative research, creative artistry and entrepreneurial projects while competing for $24,300 in scholarships at the tenth annual Grad Show. The event connected 295 presenters from

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Professor Anthony K. Rappé Retires

After over 44 years of research and dedicated service in the Department of Chemistry at Colorado State University, Professor Anthony K. Rappé is retiring.

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.

Study demonstrates how frequent wildfires and heat intensify air quality issues in megacities

Air quality in America’s largest cities has steadily improved thanks to tighter regulations on key sources of particulate pollution. However, increased heat, wildfire smoke and other emerging global drivers of urban aerosol pollution are now combining to create a new set of challenges for public health officials tasked with protecting millions of people on the East Coast.

Corpse flower bloom provides rare opportunity for chemistry researchers to study floral emissions

A rare bloom cycle for a corpse flower housed at Colorado State University in May 2024 gave researchers here a chance to study the plant’s unique pollination process and infamous “rotting flesh” smell.