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!
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Q&A with Olympic bobsledder and CSU physics alumnus, Hunter Powell
Olympic bobsledder and CSU alumnus Hunter Powell shared why he chose physics, how it helped him as an Olympic athlete, and his advice to CSU students.
CSU designated as National Center of Academic Excellence in Cyber Research
The NSA designated Colorado State University as a National Center of Academic Excellence in Cyber Research (CAE-R) in April.
Pilot partnership with Larimer County offers free mental health services to recently incarcerated
A clinic powered by students aims to increase access to behavioral health care for individuals re-entering the community after incarceration.
CSU project uses AI to turn soil data into actionable insights for farmers
An interdisciplinary research team at Colorado State University is using artificial intelligence to help farmers better understand soil health by turning varied agricultural data into practical, decision-ready insights that are easy to access.












