Chemistry Matters

In our department, award-winning educators and researchers prepare the next generation of chemists and work alongside them to solve some of the world’s most pressing problems.

Spring 2026 Chemistry Graduation Ceremony

Date: Friday, May 8, 2026
Time: 1:30 p.m.
Location: Dabney 222
Commencement Speaker:
Bill Trent ’81

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June 09, 2026

A Celebration of the Class of Spring 2026

The Department of Chemistry celebrated the Class of Spring 2026 on Friday, May 8, 2026.

June 05, 2026

Muddiman, Selected as ASMS Class of 2026 Fellow

David Muddiman has been selected as a fellow in the American Society for Mass Spectrometry (ASMS) Class of 2026.

June 02, 2026

Protected: The Unexpected Water Hiding in Our Cells

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June 01, 2026

Chemistry Outreach: Falls Lake Academy

Our outreach committee connects chemistry experts from our department with organizations that seek STEM-based experiences.

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April 16, 2026

Simulating a Greener Future: Inside the Space Research Group

The Space research group at NC State, led by Brian Space, a Fellow of the AAAS, uses computational material science, ML/AI and computer simulations to design formulations of matter.

April 15, 2026

A New Technique Resolves Complex Structural Transitions in the Framework CdIF-13

A new research avenue by NC State researchers and collaborators promises breakthrough materials for a more productive industry, a better society and a cleaner environment.

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In our Department, everyone from faculty to undergraduates works together on research projects that tackle the world’s biggest challenges. Learn more about our research areas and opportunities.

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Solving Real World Problems

Are you interested in knowing more about how our biomaterials science, biotechnology, and bioanalytical chemistry research solves real-world problems?

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Jun 25

Thursday3:30 PM

Physical Chemistry Seminar Series – Jonathan Gaudet, National Institute of Standards and Technology

Aug 22

Saturday3:30 PM

Physical Chemistry Seminar Series: Konstantinos D. Vogiatzis, University of Tennessee

Aug 28

Friday1:00 PM

Analytical Chemistry Seminar Series – Haitao Liu, University of Pittsburgh

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