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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Research News
Two chemistry faculty receive National Science Foundation early career awards
Justin Sambur and Joseph Zadrozny awarded the National Science Foundation CAREER Award
Ellen Fisher receives the highest honor of the American Vacuum Society, Plasma Science and Technology Division
Reaching its 23rd year, Ellen Fisher becomes second female to receive the Plasma Prize from the AVS PSTD
Ravishankara named a Foreign Fellow of the Indian National Science Academy
University Distinguished Professor recognized for achievements in science spanning four-decade-long career.
Revising climate models with new CSU field data
Aerosol particles play a large role in how much heat is absorbed or deflected by the atmosphere. Understanding how long they stay aloft can improve both human health and global climate modeling.
