Discovery begins here! Chemists study the atomic structure of physical matter and interpret how it changes. In our department, students have access to research, competitive internships and career training opportunities that will prepare them for the demands of current and future society. Studying chemistry requires a strong interest in inquiry. Our state-of-the-art instrumentation encourages curiosity while our highly enthusiastic faculty make our classrooms a true gateway to discovery.
Please enjoy these videos of some of the Chemistry department’s wonderful students and faculty sharing their stories!
Chair Matt Shores
Professor Carlos Olivo
Meet Victoria
Meet Shoshana
Professor Delphine Farmer
Meet McKenzie
Meet Patricia
Meet Alex
Professor Amy Prieto
Meet Will
Meet Cami
Professor Panduka Piyarante
Meet Grace
Meet Katie
Professor Chuck Henry
Professor Tony Rappe
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NASA internship highlight: crunch numbers for cosmic communications
Two CSU mathematics graduate students participated in an internship at NASA’s Goddard Space Flight Center last summer as a part of the Space Communications and Navigation Internship Project.
CSU students lead polymer research into more recyclable plastics
Researchers at Colorado State University have developed a new class of recyclable polymers that could replace common single-use plastics with a large environmental footprint like grocery bags.
Mia Dischner honored with Voyager Scholarship
Mia Dischner has been awarded the Voyager Scholarship by the Obama Foundation and Airbnb, and plans to use the scholarship to pursue her passion for addressing food insecurity.
Q&A with Boettcher Scholar and International Science and Engineering Fair participant Marissa Martinez
Marissa Martinez, a first-year biology student at CSU, recipient of the renowned Boettcher Scholarship and proud Hispanic student, arrived at CSU in the fall of 2023, bringing with her a wealth of cultural and scientific knowledge.