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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CSU observatory celebrates 60th anniversary with free public events, Oct. 17
The CSU Madison-Macdonald Observatory invites the public, CSU community, and space-lovers alike to participate in free events on Friday, Oct.17, celebrating the observatory’s 60th anniversary and CSU Homecoming.
Stress: Can it pass between parents and kids?
The study, published in the Journal of Applied Psychology, is built around the allostatic load model.
The Tomoa Skip: CSU researchers analyze the new move that revolutionized speed climbing
CSU undergraduate computer science student Caleb Chou and Department of Statistics Assistant Professor Andee Kaplan recently published a paper in CHANCE exploring the efficiency of the Tomoa Skip, a controversial rock climbing shortcut.
Q&A with computer science and theatre alumnus Robert Longo
Computer science and theatre alumnus, Robert Longo (‘24) discusses how he balanced his creative side with his data-driven aptitude at CSU.












