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

Elon Ison: Making Chemical Reactions More Efficient

Elon Ison, Associate Professor of Chemistry in the NC State College of Sciences, designs catalysts that help scientists perform common chemical reactions more efficiently.

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Oct 9, 2018

Thank You, Teachers

NC State faculty make a marked difference in the personal and academic lives of their students. In recognition of this commitment to holistic student success, the Office of Faculty Development started the Thank a Teacher program in 2010.

Sep 17, 2018

Rocky Road: Nanocars Roll, Hop and Skid Across Surfaces

A nanocar’s rolling wheels can move the vehicle in a straight line in distances up to 16 times its body length.

Oct 8, 2018

Approach Paves Way For New Generation of Antimicrobial Materials

Researchers have successfully developed materials with the ability to render bacteria and viruses inactive using only ambient oxygen and visible-wavelength light. The new approach opens the door to a range of new products aimed at reducing the transmission of drug-resistant pathogens.

Aug 27, 2018

Meet the New 2018-19 Sciences Tenured/Tenure-Track Faculty

This year, we’re welcoming eight new scientists with diverse backgrounds and research interests to our college.

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