Chemistry Matters

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

Who We Are

Undergraduate

Our two undergraduate programs prepare graduates for successful careers in industry or academia.

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Graduate

Graduate students in our department have access to an excellent education with extraordinary opportunities.

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About Us

Our department is a place where the best and brightest minds come together to learn, building the foundation for bright futures.

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Our Research

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Research That Matters

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

Faculty Highlight

Joshua Pierce: Creating Molecules to Fight Disease

Joshua Pierce, an associate professor of chemistry in the NC State College of Sciences, builds molecules through the science of synthetic chemistry that can be used to create new drugs to fight infectious diseases.

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Jun 4, 2019

Chemist Williams Named LORD Corporation Distinguished Scholar

Gavin Williams, associate head of the Department of Chemistry, has been named the Thomas Lord, LORD Corporation Distinguished Scholar at NC State.

May 17, 2019

Meet the Solomon Scholars

Learn more about the college’s signature scholarship program, and meet the 19 extraordinary students who were part of it in 2018-19.

Jun 4, 2019

Chemist Pierce Named LORD Corporation Distinguished Scholar

Joshua Pierce of the Department of Chemistry has been named the Hugh C. Lord, LORD Corporation Distinguished Scholar at NC State.

May 16, 2019

Sciences Faculty Recognized at Celebration of Faculty Excellence

Four Sciences faculty were honored at the annual ceremony for winning prestigious state, national and international awards.