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Chemistry is the central science, and its principles operate in all aspects of our daily lives. Understanding chemistry is fundamental in understanding the world around us, everything from energy to biology, medicine to materials, and more. Our Department offers an exceptional foundational undergraduate program as well as three graduate degrees, including one interdisciplinary Ph.D. in Chemical Physics. Research is conducted in state-of-the-art facilities at the University as well as through scientific collaborations at research centers across the country.

Recent news from the Department of Chemistry

Salem Neufeld standing outside on a bride near some trees.

Faces of the Pack: Salem Neufeld

Honors College student Neufeld discusses his passion for inspiring future leaders

Eight people wearing matching black t-shirts smile for a photo in front of a brick wall. Their t-shirts have a logo that reads "Bell Group" with a beaker.

Moving closer to “one protein, one drugâ€

Chemistry professor works on compound that could be used to treat diseases from cancer to hepatitis B

Two University of ÁùºÏ±¦µä, Reno students pose for a photo in a research lab with tech equipment behind them.

Undergraduate researchers helping combat climate change by transforming greenhouse gases

Quinn Padovan and Caden Kuster awarded 3 ÁùºÏ±¦µä Undergraduate Research Awards, presented twice at Wolf Pack Discoveries

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Hitchcock Center for Chemical Ecology Promoting interdisciplinary collaborations in the field of chemical ecology.
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