The Department of Chemistry has an international reputation for excellence in research across a broad array of disciplines, including analytical, biological, inorganic, organic, materials and physical chemistry. Ph.D. graduates receive world-class training, participate in cutting-edge (and often interdisciplinary) research projects, and are employed at all levels of academia and industry around the globe. Undergraduate students benefit from a long tradition of substantive undergraduate participation in research. The Department’s research efforts are supported by a state-of-the-art Analytical Resources Core that provides 24/7 student access to shared instrumentation.
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Ackerson Group
Bandar Group
Borch Group
Chen Group
Crans Group
Fisher Group
Henry Group
Krummel Group
Levinger Group
McNally Group
Miyake Group
Neilson Group
Paton Group
Prieto Group
Rappe Group
Reynolds Group
Sambur Group
Shores Group
Szamel Group
Van Orden Group
Williams Group
Zadrozny Group
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Research News
Research team inks licensing deal for COVID-19 viral detection test
The team has licensed their viral RNA-testing platform to Quara Devices, a startup company specializing in diagnostic biosensors.
CSU research capabilities and possibilities expand with new Analytical Resources Core facility
Three CSU facilities merge to create the new ARC under the Office of the Vice President for Research
Two CSU professors receive highly competitive award from the Department of Energy
Justin Sambur and Mike Mooney among 50 nationwide to receive DOE Early Career Award
Going Viral: Biology student creates educational kit about the spread of pathogens
The Going Viral kit will be used by middle- and high-school students throughout Colorado.
