Research

Chemistry connects the physical sciences with life sciences and applied sciences. It is at the heart of solving a broad range of critical scientific problems in fields like energy, catalysis, drug design, and materials development and production.

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Graduate

Graduate students in Chemistry work closely with faculty to carry out cutting-edge research that advances current understanding and knowledge in a broad spectrum of chemical problems.

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Undergraduate

“The chemistry background you need; the flexibility you desire.” The department enables students to customize their academic background for the career they wish to pursue.

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Upcoming Events

Mar
9
2021
Seminar

Professor Isaac Li of the University of British Columbia

"Imaging molecular force with DNA sensors" Adhesion molecules on cell surfaces help cells attach to their environment and transduce mechanically-coupled biochemical signal. To understand the mechanical forces involved at the molecular...
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Mar
11
2021
Seminar

Graduate Student Eden Sikorski

"Promoting the Activity of Receptor Protein Tyrosine Phosphatases with Transmembrane-Binding Peptides" Cell signaling by receptor protein tyrosine kinases (RTKs) is tightly controlled by the counterbalancing actions of receptor protein...
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Mar
16
2021
Seminar

Professor Catherine McCusker of Eastern Tennessee State University

"Designing Earth-Abundant Sensitizers for Solar Fuels Photochemistry" Solar photocatalysis offers a mechanism to harness the sun’s energy and store it in chemical bonds, creating new fuels. While there are many known fuel-forming catalysts...
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