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 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.
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.
